On November 29, 2021, the body of an unidentified male, later identified as Pasquale Ventura, was discovered in Queens, New York. This case, assigned the Namus ID UCP87456, has yet to reach a conclusion as the individual's remains remain unclaimed. The circumstances surrounding Ventura's death, as well as the reasons why no one has stepped forward to claim the body, remain a mystery that authorities hope to solve.
The Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) in New York City is actively handling the case, which is documented under Agency Case Number Q21-38714. The role of the OCME involves not only determining the cause and manner of death but also attempting to contact next of kin or any potential claimants—an endeavor which has thus far proved challenging. Despite standard procedures of communicating and notifying potential family members, Pasquale Ventura’s ties have not been confirmed, leaving him unclaimed in the city’s records.
The OCME of New York City is located at 520 First Avenue, New York, New York, and continues to seek any additional information that might lead to the resolution of this case. They encourage anyone who might have knowledge about Pasquale Ventura or his family to contact them. They can be reached at 212-447-2030 for any inquiries or information that might assist in this matter. Additional details about how the office operates and its ongoing cases can be found through their website at https://www.nyc.gov/site/ocme/index.page.
Date Found: 11/29/2021
