The Case of Fnu Lnu

Monday, 15 July 2013 | by Pat's Picks

There’s a funny story in the New York Times this morning about the legal term FNU LNU. It’s the acronym used by investigators to describe someone who is seen or heard by not identified: First Name Unknown, Last Name Unknown. The Times says the shorthand has taken on a life of its own in the court system, often being mistaken for a real name.

SOURCE: New York Times