Ibagué Authorities Seek Family of Man Who Died, Unclaimed at Legal Medicine Institute
Ibagué, Colombia – The National Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences, Tolima Section, is urgently seeking relatives of Jorge Hugo espinal Bocanegra, 69, who died recently in Ibagué. His body remains unclaimed at the institute’s facilities as of September 28, 2025.
Espinal Bocanegra, originally from Armenia, Quindío, was born on July 28, 1955, and carried citizenship card number 7.521.769, issued in Armenia on January 17, 1976. The lack of family contact is hindering standard procedures for handling the deceased, and authorities are appealing to the public for assistance in locating next of kin. identifying and notifying family is crucial for proper closure and to allow for respectful handling of final arrangements.
Anyone with information regarding Espinal Bocanegra’s family is asked to contact Legal Medicine in Ibagué at 45th Street no. 8 South – 58, Industrial Zone El Papayo, or by phone at 94500 – 94501, 317 434 2562, or 322 700 8103. Inquiries can also be directed via email to This email address is being protected against spam robots. You need to have enabled JavaScript to see it. and This email address is being protected against spam robots. You need to have enabled JavaScript to see it..
Forensic Technician Mayra Alexandra Rojas Ramos emphasized the importance of locating family members to facilitate the necesary procedures.