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Rafael Ortiz

Unclaimed
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On August 2, 2021, a tragic discovery was made in the Bronx, New York, as the body of an unidentified male, later associated with the name Rafael Ortiz, was found. The case was assigned Namus ID UCP83331 and has since remained unsolved, with no claims to the body. This situation underscores the challenges faced by authorities in identifying and locating next of kin for individuals who pass away without documentation or known family members.

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Date Found: 08/02/2021
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  • Unclaimed Person / NamUs #UCP83331
    • Victim Details

    2021-08-17T18:57:19.607

    2021-08-23T17:18:13.627

    83331

    UCP83331

    30201

    Rafael

    Ortiz

    Hispanic / Latino

    Hispanic / Latino

    Male

    08/02/2021

    Bronx

    New York

    New York County

    No

    27586

    Office of Chief Medical Examiner New York City

    New York

    New York

    New York County

    520 First Avenue, , New York, New York

    2124472030

    Local

    Medical Examiner

    https://www.nyc.gov/site/ocme/index.page

    B21-26848

    2021-08-17

    Gray or Partially Gray

    Unknown

    Unknown

    01/13/2026


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