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Case Description
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On April 29, 2021, the body of an unclaimed male, identified as Charles Purdue, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. This case has been assigned Namus ID: UCP82549. Despite efforts to uncover information regarding his background and any next of kin, he remains unclaimed. The circumstances surrounding his death have not been publicly detailed, leaving many questions unanswered.

The case is currently under the jurisdiction of the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) in New York City. ...Read More
Date Found: 04/29/2021
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Victim Details

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82549

UCP82549

29937

Charles

Purdue

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

04/29/2021

Bronx

New York

Bronx County

No

27384

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

B21-16451

2021-07-26

Gray or Partially Gray

Unknown

Unknown

11/26/2025


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