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Robert Vega

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2025-07-17T14:16:25.117

2025-07-17T14:32:26.44

147851

UCP147851

53924

Robert

Vega

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

10/06/2014

Chicago

Illinois

Cook County

60608

No

47823

Cook County Medical Examiner's Office

Chicago

Illinois

Cook County

2121 West Harrison, , Chicago, Illinois

3129974500

County

Medical Examiner

ME2014-00835

Black

1-1.5" in length

Brown

Brown

08/10/2026

  • Scar/mark: 10" scar on left hip
  • Tattoo: No visible tattoos

  • Accessories: Black baseball type hat with "Shoreline Sightseeing" on the front
  • Clothing: Blue long sleeve shirt Black tshirt
  • Footwear: Gray socks 1 left shoe


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On October 6, 2014, the body of an unidentified male, later named Robert Vega, was discovered floating in the Chicago River. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and despite efforts to identify and claim him, the case has remained unresolved for years. The discovery of his body prompted an investigation by local authorities, but no immediate connections to family or acquaintances could be established.

The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office took charge of the case, ...
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Date Found: 10/06/2014

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