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In the borough of Brooklyn, New York, on February 4, 2015, the body of Leroy Yaw was discovered, marking the beginning of a challenging unclaimed person case. The incident was officially recorded under Namus ID: UCP1165. Despite efforts to trace family connections or acquaintances who could claim Leroy Yaw, no one has come forward, leaving his identity largely shrouded in mystery. The unclaimed status underscores the difficulties faced by the authorities in connecting individuals like Leroy with ...Read More
Date Found: 02/04/2015
Date Found: 02/04/2015
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2015-05-01T08:19:49
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1165
UCP1165
1333
Leroy
Yaw
Black / African American
Black / African American
Male
02/04/2015
Brooklyn
New York
Kings County
11203
1326
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
K15-1181
11/27/2025
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