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On January 12, 2026, the body of an unidentified woman, later referred to as Vera Brooks, was discovered in Manhattan, New York. With a Namus ID of UCP155789, this case of an unclaimed individual has since garnered attention, yet few details have emerged about her identity or circumstances. The Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City is currently overseeing the investigation, hoping to uncover more about Vera Brooks and ultimately connect her to relatives or acquaintances who can claim ...Read More
Date Found: 01/12/2026
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Victim Details

2026-02-23T18:30:15.987

2026-02-24T12:37:36.623

155789

UCP155789

56762

Vera

Brooks

Black / African American

Black / African American

Female

01/12/2026

Manhattan

New York

New York County

No

50078

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

M-26-003679

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

03/13/2026


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