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Case Description
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On April 20, 2021, the unidentified body of a male, later determined to be William J. Vanpelt, was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. Due to the circumstances surrounding his death and his lack of identification, he was classified as an unclaimed person. Despite efforts to trace his origins and notify any next of kin, the case remains open and unresolved, leaving many questions unanswered.

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) in New York City is diligently handling the case. Registe ...Read More
Date Found: 04/20/2021
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Victim Details

2021-05-20T18:08:42.187

2024-05-31T15:55:03.977

80577

UCP80577

46269

William

J

Vanpelt

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

04/20/2021

Brooklyn

New York

Kings County

11219

No

26974

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

K21-17069

2021-05-20

Blond/Strawberry

Unknown

Unknown

11/27/2025


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