Unidentified man buried in plot 383

The podcast episode explores the story of an unidentified man who was buried in plot 383 on Hart Island, off the coast of the Bronx in New York City. Despite several efforts to find his identity, he remained nameless. The man had lived two different lives under different names. His mother, Susan Herrobert, reveals that his birth name was Neil and shares memories of his early life. Neil's mother recalls his changing behavior and mental health struggles, which eventually led to his diagnosis of schizophrenia. Over time, he drifted away from his family and became estranged. Eventually, he ended up living in Riverside Park as Stephen, a gentle yet mysterious presence. After Neil's tragic death, the community where he frequented for years organized a memorial service to honor his memory.