Man's body, pulled from Chicago River, sat unidentified in ME's office for nearly 2 years: family

Source ABC Local
Original Load Date March 12, 2026, 11 p.m.
Last Updated March 12, 2026, 11 p.m.
Original URL https://abc7chicago.com/post/marlon-brandons-body-found-chicago-river-sat-cook-county-medical-examiners-office-2-years-family/18707194/

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office says it handles 7,000 cases a year, the vast majority without any issue, and with identification. Now, a fifth family is turning to the I-Team about delays. They are asking why it took almost two years to identify their loved one. ### [ ...