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On October 30, 2020, an unidentified male body was discovered in Manhattan, New York, marking the beginning of a complex and unresolved case. The remains were later identified as those of James Simmons; however, the lack of claimants has left his case open and intriguing. His details have been documented under the Namus ID UCP78175, and further investigation is being handled by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) in New York City. Despite efforts, the circumstances leading to his death r ...Read More
Date Found: 10/30/2020
Date Found: 10/30/2020
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78175
UCP78175
28799
James
Simmons
Black / African American
Black / African American
Male
10/30/2020
Manhattan
New York
New York County
No
26376
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
M20-65881
2021-02-23
Black
Unknown
Unknown
11/26/2025
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