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Case Description

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On January 15, 2026, a male body was discovered in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The individual was later identified as Joshua J. Nieves Mercado, yet remains unclaimed. This case has drawn the attention of local authorities and the community due to the lack of information about the deceased’s family or acquaintances, leaving many questions unanswered. The Institute of Forensic Sciences of Puerto Rico is diligently working to resolve the case.

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Date Found: 01/15/2026

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Victim Details

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155612

UCP155612

56664

Joshua

J

Nieves Mercado

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

01/15/2026

San Juan

Puerto Rico

All

00907

No

49988

Institute of Forensic Sciences of Puerto Rico

San Juan

Puerto Rico

All

Damara Guevara-Morales

Forensic Anthropologist

Maga St Corner Casia #54, Urb. Reparto Metropolitano, San Juan, Puerto Rico

7877650615

State

Medical Examiner

https://www.icf.pr.gov/

ICF-2026-00329

2026-02-19

Black

Unknown

Unknown

05/08/2026


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