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The decedent was found in the cab of a semi truck after a fire was extinguished. The truck was parked in the 11200 block of S Corliss Avenue, Chicago, IL 60626. It is believed that the decedent is "James E Martin Bey" but CCMEO requires scientific identification.
Date Found: 2026-01-15

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Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP156644

Victim Details

Created

Mar 18, 2026

Case Added

Mar 20, 2026

Case ID

52684

Case Number

ME2026-00307

Estimated Age Range

Adult - Pre 70

Pid

73289

Possible First Name

James

Possible Last Name

Martin Bey

Height

71 inches

Ethnicity

Uncertain

Primary Ethnicity

Uncertain

Gender

Male

Date Found

2026-01-15

City

Chicago

State

Illinois

County

Cook County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

52437

Agency Name

Cook County Medical Examiner's Office

Agency City

Chicago

Agency State

Illinois

Agency County

Cook County

Agency Contact

Agency Address

2121 West Harrison, , Chicago, Illinois

Agency Phone

3129974500

Agency Jurisdiction

County

Agency Type

Medical Examiner

Agency Case #

ME2026-00307

Agency Report Date

2026-01-15

Hair Color

Unknown

Left Eye Color

Unknown

Right Eye Color

Unknown

Area Recovered:

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