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Unclaimed Persons on April 3

710 open cases in our database happened on April 3. Every one is a family still waiting for answers.

Unclaimed Persons (75)

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Dennis Hodge

Male · Vancouver, Washington

Found Apr 3, 2024 · 2 years ago

In a case of an unclaimed individual, the body of Dennis A. Hodge was found on April 3, 2024, in Vancouver, Washington. Registered under Namus ID UCP122210, the deceased male was taken to a local hospital where he eventually died. Despite efforts made by…

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Zoltan Daczo

Male · Brooklyn, New York

Found Apr 3, 2024 · 2 years ago

On April 3, 2024, the male body of Zoltan Daczo was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. Despite efforts to locate his next of kin or any acquaintances who might recognize him, his remains have yet to be claimed. This situation has placed his identification in…

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John Bateman

Male · Spokane, Washington

Found Apr 3, 2024 · 2 years ago

In early April 2024, the Spokane community faced the somber discovery of an unidentified male, later associated with the name John Bateman, found deceased. This case has been assigned the Namus ID UCP138141. The body was discovered on April 3, 2024, in…

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Viet Ta

Male · Boston, Massachusetts

Found Apr 3, 2023 · 3 years ago

On April 3, 2023, the body of Viet Q Ta was discovered at his residence in Boston, Massachusetts. Despite efforts to locate his next of kin or any acquaintances who might claim him, Ta's remains have, as of yet, gone unclaimed. This has brought added…

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Billy Williams

Male · Memphis, Tennessee

Found Apr 3, 2023 · 3 years ago

The unclaimed person case of Billy Ray Williams has sparked concern and interest within the community of Memphis, Tennessee. On April 3, 2023, a passerby discovered the unresponsive body of Mr. Williams outdoors. Despite the efforts of the Memphis Police…

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Richard Howard

Male · Phoenix, Arizona

Found Apr 3, 2023 · 3 years ago

On April 3, 2023, the body of Richard Brian Howard was discovered in Phoenix, Arizona. With a Namus ID of UCP105806, his case is classified as an unclaimed person due to the inability to locate or contact a next of kin. Richard's death occurred in Maricopa…

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Shahem Minus

Male · New York, New York

Found Apr 3, 2023 · 3 years ago

On April 3, 2023, the unidentified body of a male, known as Shahem Minus, was discovered in New York, New York. This case, cataloged under Namus ID: UCP107947, is currently being handled by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City. Despite…

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Patricia Eby

Female · New York, New York

Found Apr 3, 2023 · 3 years ago

In the case of the unidentified female, Patricia Eby, her body was discovered on April 3, 2023, in New York, New York. The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner is currently handling the case, which has been assigned the NaMus ID UCP104029. Despite…

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Jon Vredeveld

Male · Alabaster, Alabama

Found Apr 3, 2023 · 3 years ago

On April 3, 2023, the body of Jon Steven Vredeveld was discovered in Alabaster, Alabama. Despite efforts to trace his family or next of kin, Jon remains an unclaimed person, leaving authorities with the challenging task of piecing together his final story and…

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Chun Ma

Male · New York, New York

Found Apr 3, 2020 · 6 years ago

On April 3, 2020, in New York, New York, the body of an unidentified male, later determined to be Chun F Ma, was discovered. Despite investigative efforts, this individual remains unclaimed, and his case continues to seek resolution. The New York City Office…

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Arlie Hensey

Male · Tacoma, Washington

Found Apr 3, 2020 · 6 years ago

Arlie H. Hensey, a 77-year-old resident of Tacoma, Washington, was discovered deceased on April 3, 2020. His life came to an end at the Manor Care Rehabilitation facility due to natural causes. Despite the efforts to identify and locate any living relatives…

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Linda White

Female · Long Island City, New York

Found Apr 3, 2019 · 7 years ago

On April 3, 2019, the remains of a Caucasian female were discovered in Long Island City, New York. Although it has been more than four years since the body was found, she has yet to be claimed or identified. In official records, this individual is referenced…

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Eckols Shedden

Male · El Paso, Texas

Found Apr 3, 2018 · 8 years ago

The case of Eckols Lyon Shedden involves a male individual who was found dead on April 3, 2018, in his residence in El Paso, Texas. He was discovered by his roommate who reported the incident to the authorities. The circumstances surrounding Shedden's death…

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Bill Sargent

Male · Yakima, Washington

Found Apr 3, 2018 · 8 years ago

In the ongoing investigation of an unclaimed person, the case revolves around the discovery of a deceased male identified as Bill Sargent. The body was found on April 3, 2018, in Yakima, Washington. Despite efforts to track his relatives and next of kin, Bill…

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James Staples

Male · New Lenox, Illinois

Found Apr 3, 2017 · 9 years ago

On April 3, 2017, the body of James Staples was discovered in New Lenox, Illinois. James, who had spent much of his life in assisted care due to unspecified circumstances, passed away naturally. Despite the peaceful conclusion to his life, James remained an…

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Alden Bjerken

Male · Tacoma, Washington

Found Apr 3, 2017 · 9 years ago

Alden O. Bjerken, an 86-year-old male, passed away on April 3, 2017, from natural causes at Tacoma General Hospital in Tacoma, Washington. Following his death, the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, identified by agency case number 17-0764, undertook…

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John Scarborough Jr

Male · Redlands, California

Found Apr 3, 2017 · 9 years ago

In the quiet city of Redlands, California, the case of an unclaimed individual came to light on April 3, 2017. The deceased, identified as John Allen Scarborough-Jr, was discovered in a hospice facility and has since remained unclaimed. Despite the efforts of…

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James Skiles

Male · Adelanto, California

Found Apr 3, 2017 · 9 years ago

In the quiet desert city of Adelanto, California, an intriguing case unfolded on April 3, 2017, when the body of James Jay Skiles was discovered. Residing in this small city, nestled within San Bernardino County, Skiles passed away in the comfort of his home.…

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Mensah Davis

Male · New York, New York

Found Apr 3, 2015 · 11 years ago

On April 3, 2015, authorities in New York City discovered the body of a male individual identified as Mensah Davis. Despite efforts to reach out to the community and any potential relatives, his remains have yet to be claimed. The case is a somber reminder of…

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Kurt Strickland

Male · Santa Cruz, California

Found Apr 3, 2015 · 11 years ago

On April 3, 2015, the body of Kurt Endicott Strickland was discovered in Santa Cruz, California. Identified through Namus ID: UCP117779, Mr. Strickland was found at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, where he passed away on the same day. Despite efforts to…

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Peter Haarala

Male · Las Vegas, Nevada

Found Apr 3, 2014 · 12 years ago

In early March of 2014, a male body was found in Las Vegas, Nevada, setting off a case that remains unresolved nearly a decade later. The deceased, identified as Peter Haarala, was discovered on the fourth of March. Despite efforts to ascertain more details…

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James Maekawa

Male · Hawaii

Found Apr 3, 2013 · 13 years ago

On April 3, 2013, the body of an unidentified male was discovered in Hawaii, triggering an investigation led by the Department of the Medical Examiner in Honolulu. The case was assigned NamUs ID UCP610 for tracking and coordination purposes. The discovery was…

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Maggie Rogers Jr.

Male · Dallas, Texas

Found Apr 3, 2013 · 13 years ago

The case of Maggie Rogers Jr. remains an ongoing effort to locate next of kin for a man whose body was discovered on April 3, 2013, in Dallas, Texas. Despite investigative attempts, little is known about his background, relatives, or circumstances leading to…

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Robert Russell

Male · Houston, Texas

Found Apr 3, 2008 · 18 years ago

On April 3, 2008, in Houston, Texas, the remains of an unclaimed individual, identified as Robert William Russell, were discovered. The body was found in a room at a YMCA rooming house, prompting an investigation by the local authorities. Despite the initial…

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Ricardo Tapia

Male · California

Found Apr 3, 2005 · 21 years ago

On April 3, 2005, the body of Ricardo Toro Tapia was discovered in California, marking the beginning of a case that remains unresolved. The details surrounding his death are sparse, leaving officials with more questions than answers. Despite the time elapsed…

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Yvonne Jameson

Female · Washington

Found Apr 3, 2003 · 23 years ago

On April 3, 2003, the body of an unidentified female was discovered in Washington, leading to an enduring mystery that has remained unsolved for years. The woman, later identified as Yvonne Jameson, was found under circumstances that have puzzled…

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Willie Sanderson

Male · Spokane, Washington

Found Apr 3, 2000 · 26 years ago

On April 3, 2000, the body of Willie-Lee Sanderson, a male, was discovered in Spokane, Washington, marking the beginning of an unresolved case that remains a mystery to this day. Despite extensive investigation efforts, much about Sanderson's death has…

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