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Adrian Gokaj

Missing · age 34 · Pomona, New York

Last seen April 15, 2016

On a spring afternoon in Pomona, New York, 34-year-old Adrian Genti Gokaj vanished under the most ordinary of circumstances. On April 15, 2016, at approximately 4:20 p.m., he left his apartment on Country Club Lane to take out the garbage and was never seen…

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Timothy Riel

Male, age 61 · Manasquan, New Jersey

Last seen Apr 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the coastal borough of Manasquan, New Jersey, the disappearance of 61-year-old Timothy D. Riel continues to be a source of quiet concern and unanswered questions. Last seen on April 15, 2021, the circumstances surrounding his vanishing are both sparse and…

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James Moschinger

Male, age 33 · Syracuse, New York

Last seen Apr 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the spring of 2021, a family's life was forever changed when James R. Moschinger, a 33-year-old man from Syracuse, New York, vanished without a trace. The last time his family had any contact with him was on April 15th of that year. Known to his loved ones…

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Ronald Alexander Maurice Gilmore

Male, age 85 · Little Rock, Arkansas

Last seen Apr 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the spring of 2021, a compassionate and concerning situation unfolded involving 85-year-old Ronald Alexander Maurice Gilmore. On April 15, 2021, the elderly man, a white male with gray hair and brown eyes, was last heard from in Little Rock, Arkansas.…

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Kelly Smith

Male, age 26 · Depoe Bay, Oregon

Last seen Apr 15, 2016 · 10 years ago

On what was meant to be a memorable first visit to the Oregon coast, a tragic event unfolded on April 15, 2016, involving 26-year-old Kelly Bennett Smith from Athens, Georgia. Accompanied by five friends, Kelly was exploring the scenic beauty of Depoe Bay…

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Jack O'hollaren

Male, age 20 · Florence, Oregon

Last seen Apr 15, 2016 · 10 years ago

Jack Charles O’Hollaren was a 20-year-old male from Oregon who was last seen on April 15, 2016, in Florence, Oregon, near the Siuslaw River and its north jetty area. Described as a white male with black hair and brown eyes, standing approximately 5 feet 10…

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Jack Charles O’hollaren

Male, age 20 · Florence, Oregon

Last seen Apr 15, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the spring of 2016, a promising young man named Jack Charles O'hollaren, at the age of 20, vanished from Florence, Oregon. On the evening of April 15th, Jack was with friends at a beach party, a scene of youthful energy and camaraderie set against the…

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Clinton Oconnor

Male, age 44 · Craig, Alaska

Last seen Apr 15, 2011 · 15 years ago

In the quiet fishing community of Craig, Alaska, a sense of unease settled over those who knew Clinton Byron O'Connor in the spring of 2011. A 44-year-old male, Clinton was a familiar face in the small Prince of Wales Island town. However, communication from…

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Felicito Gomez Rosales

Male, age 18 · North Of Caborca, Arizona

Last seen Apr 15, 2011 · 15 years ago

In the vast and often unforgiving landscape of the Arizona desert, a young man's journey came to an abrupt and mysterious end. Felicito Gomez Rosales, a 19-year-old Hispanic male, was last seen on April 15, 2011, in an area north of Caborca, Arizona, a region…

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Omar Childers

Male, age 19 · Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Killed Apr 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the late hours of an April evening in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, a young man's life was cut short in a burst of violence. Nineteen-year-old Omar Childers, a male resident of the city, was discovered deceased in his vehicle just after 11 p.m. on April 15, 2021…

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Adam Castonguay

Male, age 43 · Woonsocket, Rhode Island

Killed Apr 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the early morning hours of April 15, 2021, Adam Castonguay, a 43-year-old male, was found unconscious with a gunshot wound to his chest at a residence on Village Road in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Despite the efforts of first responders, he was pronounced…

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Henry Porter

Male, age 22 · West Yellowstone, Montana

Killed Apr 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the vast expanse of Montana, the life of a young white male, Henry Porter, aged 22, came to a tragic end on April 15, 2021, near the town of West Yellowstone. His death was the culmination of a desperate attempt to evade law enforcement. The chain of…

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Davvion Izael Flemings

Male, age 26 · Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Killed Apr 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the spring of 2021, the life of 26-year-old Davvion Izael Flemings, a Black / African American male, was cut short in a burst of violence on a Thursday evening in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. On April 15th, at approximately 9:38 p.m., the sound of gunfire shattered…

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Emuel Iziah Torres

Male, age 16 · Topeka, Kansas

Killed Apr 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the early evening of April 15, 2021, a tragedy unfolded in Topeka, Kansas, that cut short the life of 16-year-old Emuel Iziah Torres. The young man, identified in most reports as Emmanuel Iziah Ulysses Torres, was fatally shot near the intersection of S.E.…

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Kaheem Carter

Male, age 22 · Trenton, New Jersey

Killed Apr 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the early morning hours of April 15, 2021, the life of 22-year-old Kaheem Carter was tragically cut short. A lifelong resident of Trenton, New Jersey, Carter was found unresponsive and suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in Cunningham Alley, near the…

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Amarjeet Johal

Female, age 66 · Indianapolis, Indiana

Killed Apr 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

On the evening of April 15, 2021, Amarjeet Johal, a 66-year-old woman of the Sikh faith, was ending her shift at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, Indiana. A mother and grandmother, she worked to support her family and had picked up her paycheck, which was…

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Amarjit Sekhon

Female, age 48 · Indianapolis, Indiana

Killed Apr 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

Amarjit Sekhon, a 48-year-old female of the Sikh faith, was a dedicated mother of two sons and the primary provider for her family. She had been working at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis since November of 2020 to support her family, including her husband…

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Unidentified Remains (35)

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Unidentified Person

Unsure · Cold Fields, Arizona

Found Apr 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

Pet dog brought broken cranium into residential yard.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 99 · Los Angeles, California

Found Apr 15, 2011 · 15 years ago

Decedent found unresponsive on the street at an unknown location in Los Angeles, CA on 4/15/2011. He was transported by ambulance to a hospital and later transferred to a skilled nursing facility. He died at the nursing home on 11/23/2011. Admitting history…

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 99 · Brooklyn, New York

Found Apr 15, 1996 · 30 years ago

Unknown black male found unresponsive on street on 3/2/96 (location unknown). Taken to Brooklyn Hospital, where he was treated and expired on 4/15/96.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 35 · Orogrande, New Mexico

Found Apr 15, 1991 · 35 years ago

Remains were found approximately 85 feet down into a mine shaft, floating face down in a body of water.

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Unidentified Male

Male · Brownsville, Texas

Found Apr 15, 2016 · 10 years ago

Found in the Rio Grande River.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 40 · North Bergen, New Jersey

Found Apr 15, 1986 · 40 years ago

Found at Bulls Ferry Road. Unknown date of death.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 53 · Ouachita Parish County, Louisiana

Found Apr 15, 1981 · 45 years ago

Located in a wooded area in Ouachita Parish, LA. Date found is approximate

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Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 45 · Lakeland, Florida

Found Apr 15, 1961 · 65 years ago

Decedent's remains were found among vegetation approximately 48' from roadway. Decedent had been set on fire.

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Unclaimed Persons (72)

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John Kowalchik

Male · New York, New York

Found Apr 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

On April 15, 2021, the body of an unidentified male, later identified as John Kowalchik, was found in New York, New York. The circumstances surrounding the discovery remain unclear, and the deceased remains unclaimed. Authorities are actively seeking any…

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Raymond Lobasso

Male · Manhattan, New York

Found Apr 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

On April 15, 2021, the body of a male, later identified as Raymond Lobasso, was discovered in Manhattan, New York. Despite efforts by local authorities, the case remains classified as one of an unclaimed person, catalogued under Namus ID: UCP81091. Due to the…

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Jimmie Young

Male · Birmingham, Alabama

Found Apr 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

On April 15, 2021, a male body was discovered in Birmingham, Alabama, later identified as Jimmie Dean. Known officially as an unclaimed person, Dean's case has been registered with a Namus ID of UCP80160. The Jefferson County Medical Examiners Office is…

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Helen Singletary

Female · Bronx, New York

Found Apr 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

On April 15, 2021, a female body was discovered in the Bronx, New York, and she remains an unclaimed person, identified by the name Helen Singletary. This case, referenced under the Namus ID UCP80055, has captured the attention of the authorities and the…

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Befekadu Zegeye

Male · Washington, District of Columbia

Found Apr 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

On April 15, 2021, a male body was discovered unresponsive in a residential setting in Washington, District of Columbia. The decedent was identified as Befekadu Zegeye. Following the discovery, authorities from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner were…

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John Phillips

Male · Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Found Apr 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

The unclaimed person case of John Conrad Phillips is a somber reminder of the challenges faced in identifying and connecting with the families of individuals who pass away without immediate next of kin coming forward. On April 15, 2021, the body of John…

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Mariano Decambra, Jr.

Male · Hawaii

Found Apr 15, 2011 · 15 years ago

On April 15, 2011, the body of Mariano Decambra Jr., an unclaimed male, was discovered in Hawaii. The case is registered under Namus ID UCP645. Despite the passage of time since the discovery, the circumstances surrounding Mariano Decambra Jr.'s death remain…

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Brian Jones

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Apr 15, 2026 · this year

In an ongoing case of an unclaimed individual, the body of Brian Jones, a male, was discovered on April 15, 2026, in Bronx, New York. The circumstances surrounding his death remain a mystery, and efforts to locate his next of kin or anyone who can shed light…

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Serial Killer Victims (9)

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Lynda Moore

Victim of Connecticut River Valley Killer

age 36 · Saxtons River, Vermont

Killed Apr 15, 1986 · 40 years ago

On a spring afternoon in the small town of Saxtons River, Vermont, the tranquility was shattered by a brutal act of violence that would leave the community shaken and a family forever broken. On April 15, 1986, 36-year-old Lynda Moore, a Caucasian female, was…

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Celia Lopez

Victim of Johnny Joe Avalos

age 29 · San Antonio, Texas

Killed Apr 15, 2015 · 11 years ago

Celia Lopez, a 29-year-old Hispanic woman, was found dead on April 15, 2015, in the 4400 block of South Presa Street in San Antonio, Texas. Her body showed obvious signs of trauma, and investigators believe she had been dead for several days before being…

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Bernita Sparks

Victim of Lonnie David Franklin

age 26 · Los-angeles, California

Killed Apr 15, 1987 · 39 years ago

Bernita Rochelle Sparks, a 26-year-old woman from Los Angeles, California, was tragically found dead on April 15, 1987. Her body was discovered in a trash bin located in the 9400 block of South Western Avenue in Gramercy Park. The Los Angeles Police…

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Kathleen Allen

Victim of Leonard Thomas Lake

age 18 · Milpitas, California

Killed Apr 15, 1985 · 41 years ago

Kathleen Allen, an 18-year-old woman from Milpitas, California, was tragically murdered in April 1985. Her death was linked to the heinous crimes committed by Leonard Lake and Charles Ng, two serial killers who operated in California during the mid-1980s.…

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Shandra Whitehead

Victim of Eddie Lee Mosley

age 8 · Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Killed Apr 15, 1985 · 41 years ago

On the evening of April 15, 1985, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the life of eight-year-old Shandra Whitehead was tragically cut short. The young black girl was found in her home, having been brutally raped and murdered. The cause of her death was determined to…

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Yolanda Gracia

Victim of Carl Watts

age 21 · Houston, Texas

Killed Apr 15, 1982 · 44 years ago

On April 15, 1982, 21-year-old Hispanic female Yolanda Gracia was tragically murdered in Houston, Texas. She was returning home when she was attacked and fatally stabbed on her front lawn. At the time of her death, she was found clutching a bag containing her…

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Melanie Cooley

Victim of Ted Bundy

age 18 · Nederland, Colorado

Killed Apr 15, 1975 · 51 years ago

On a spring day in 1975, Melanie Suzanne Cooley, an 18-year-old White female known to her friends as "Suzi," left Nederland High School for the last time. It was April 15th, and the high school senior was last seen hitchhiking in the mountain town of…

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Lucy Palmarin

Victim of Kenneth Francis Harrison

age 6 · Boston, Massachusetts

Killed Apr 15, 1967 · 59 years ago

On a spring day in Boston, April 15, 1967, six-year-old Lucy Palmarin, a young girl of Puerto Rican descent, was sent on a simple errand to return a tonic bottle. When she did not come home for dinner, her concerned parents reported her missing, sparking an…

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Mass Murder Victims (8)

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Matthew R. Alexander

Mass murder victim of Brandon Scott Hole

Male, age 32 · Indianapolis, Indiana

Killed Apr 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

Matthew Ross Alexander, a 32-year-old man, tragically lost his life on April 15, 2021, during a mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born in Indianapolis on March 11, 1989, he was a resident of Avon, Indiana. Friends and family…

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Samaria Blackwell

Mass murder victim of Brandon Scott Hole

Female, age 19 · Indianapolis, Indiana

Killed Apr 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the spring of 2021, the life of 19-year-old Samaria M. Blackwell of Beech Grove, Indiana, was tragically cut short. A recent high school graduate, Samaria was known by her loved ones as a fun-loving, intelligent, and caring individual with a bright future…

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Amarjeet Kaur Johal

Mass murder victim of Brandon Scott Hole

Female, age 66 · Indianapolis, Indiana

Killed Apr 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

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Jasvinder Kaur

Mass murder victim of Brandon Scott Hole

Female, age 50 · Indianapolis, Indiana

Killed Apr 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the spring of 2021, a tragedy unfolded in Indianapolis that cut short the life of Jasvinder Kaur, a 64-year-old woman of the Sikh faith. On the evening of April 15th, what began as a regular workday at a FedEx facility descended into chaos and violence.…

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Jaswinder Singh

Mass murder victim of Brandon Scott Hole

Male, age 68 · Indianapolis, Indiana

Killed Apr 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

A 68-year-old Southwest Asian man, Jaswinder Singh, had recently begun working at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, not out of necessity, but to stay active and socialize with friends from his Sikh community who were also employed there. Having resided in…

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Amarjit Sekhon

Mass murder victim of Brandon Scott Hole

Female, age 48 · Indianapolis, Indiana

Killed Apr 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

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Karli Smith

Mass murder victim of Brandon Scott Hole

Female, age 19 · Indianapolis, Indiana

Killed Apr 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the spring of 2021, a night of work turned into a scene of terror and tragedy for the employees of a FedEx facility in Indianapolis. Among those whose life was cut short was Karli Ann Smith, a 19-year-old female. On the evening of April 15th, a former…

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John Weisert

Mass murder victim of Brandon Scott Hole

Male, age 74 · Indianapolis, Indiana

Killed Apr 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the spring of 2021, a tragedy unfolded in Indianapolis that cut short the life of John Weisert, a 74-year-old man, and seven others in a senseless act of violence. Weisert, a retired professional engineer and Air Force veteran, had been working as a…

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