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Unclaimed Persons on August 16

716 open cases in our database happened on August 16. Every one is a family still waiting for answers.

Unclaimed Persons (58)

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Charles West - Manhattan, New York
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Charles West

Male · Manhattan, New York
Found Aug 16, 2021 · 5 years ago

On August 16, 2021, the remains of an individual identified as Charles Tyrone West were discovered in Manhattan, New York. This case has been assigned the Namus ID UCP84075 and is under the jurisdiction of the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York…

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Herman Henderson - Manhattan, New York
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Herman Henderson

Male · Manhattan, New York
Found Aug 16, 2021 · 5 years ago

On August 16, 2021, a male body identified as Herman Henderson was discovered in Manhattan, New York. Despite investigative efforts, the case remains unresolved, and his body remains unclaimed. The situation has brought about a level of uncertainty and…

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Manuel Solano - Bronx, New York
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Manuel Solano

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Aug 16, 2021 · 5 years ago

On August 16, 2021, the body of Manuel Solano was discovered in Bronx, New York. Despite efforts to trace his next of kin and extensive investigation, Manuel Solano remains an unclaimed person. His case has been registered with the National Missing and…

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Christopher Nunez - Reno, Nevada
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Christopher Nunez

Male · Reno, Nevada
Found Aug 16, 2021 · 5 years ago

On August 16, 2021, the body of a male identified as Christopher David Nunez was found in Reno, Nevada. According to available records, Mr. Nunez was discovered in circumstances that led to his subsequent passing at a local hospital. The case remains under…

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Michael Snyder - Dallas, Texas
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Michael Snyder

Male · Dallas, Texas
Found Aug 16, 2016 · 10 years ago

On August 16, 2016, the body of Michael George Snyder was discovered in Dallas, Texas. He was subsequently pronounced deceased within the city. His case has been registered in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under the identifier…

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Robert Lanier - North Charleston, South Carolina
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Robert Lanier

Male · North Charleston, South Carolina
Found Aug 16, 2006 · 20 years ago

Robert Allen Lanier was discovered unresponsive at a residence in North Charleston, South Carolina, on August 16, 2006. Despite efforts to resolve his case, he remains unclaimed. His case, registered under NamUs ID UCP282, highlights the ongoing challenges…

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Diana Ely

Female · Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Found Aug 16, 2021 · 5 years ago

On August 16, 2021, in the town of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, the remains of a woman identified as Diana Tindell Ely were discovered. Her case, registered under the Namus ID: UCP84742, was handled by the Oak Ridge Police Department, highlighting the often complex…

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Mido Cikota

Male · Stockton, California
Found Aug 16, 2021 · 5 years ago

In Stockton, California, a male body was discovered on August 16, 2021, whose identity was later confirmed as Mido Cikota. This unclaimed person, cataloged under Namus ID: UCP93192, was found deceased in a medical facility under circumstances that have led to…

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Harry Busang

Male · Bellvue, Idaho
Found Aug 16, 2016 · 10 years ago

In a perplexing case that continues to baffle authorities and the community, the body of an unclaimed individual, identified as Harry Earl Busang, was discovered in Bellvue, Idaho, on August 16, 2016. Despite efforts to trace family members or acquaintances…

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Kenneth Wright

Male · North Fort Myers, Florida
Found Aug 16, 2016 · 10 years ago

In North Fort Myers, Florida, the case of an unclaimed person has posed significant challenges to local authorities. On August 16, 2016, the body of Kenneth Grant Wright was discovered deceased in a residence. Despite thorough investigations by law…

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Robert Jagel

Male · Redlands, California
Found Aug 16, 2016 · 10 years ago

On August 16, 2016, the remains of a male identified as Robert Steven Jagel were discovered in Redlands, California. The case, indexed under the Namus ID UCP83034, concerned an unclaimed person who had passed away at Terracina Post Acute Care, a healthcare…

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Donald Moon

Male · Anaheim, California
Found Aug 16, 2006 · 20 years ago

In the quiet city of Anaheim, California, on August 16, 2006, the body of Donald R. Moon was discovered, marking the beginning of an intricate and somber investigation into his identity and past. Despite thorough efforts by local authorities, Donald R. Moon…

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Florence Major - Manhattan, New York
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Florence Major

Female · Manhattan, New York
Found Aug 16, 2026 · this year

On August 16, 2026, a significant discovery was made in Manhattan, New York, when the body of an unidentified female, referred to as Florence Major, was found. This particular case has bewildered authorities as they strive to uncover the identity of the…

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Robert Wilson - Bessemer, Alabama
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Robert Wilson

Male · Bessemer, Alabama
Found Aug 16, 2025 · 1 year ago

Robert Douglas Wilson, a 76-year-old man from Bessemer, Alabama, was declared an unclaimed decedent after first responders found him unresponsive at his residence on the 2400 block of Clarendon Avenue on August 16, 2025. He had called 911 complaining of chest…

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Zayda Abgdhull - Forest Hills, New York
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Zayda Abgdhull

Female · Forest Hills, New York
Found Aug 16, 2025 · 1 year ago

On August 16, 2025, the body of a woman identified as Zayda Abgdhull was discovered in Forest Hills, New York. Despite efforts to locate next of kin or establish connections to family or acquaintances, she remains unclaimed. The circumstances surrounding her…

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Markson Mcnally - Brooklyn, New York
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Markson Mcnally

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Aug 16, 2025 · 1 year ago

On August 16, 2025, the body of a male identified as Markson Mcnally was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. Despite efforts to locate next of kin or establish familial connections, the case remains open as an unclaimed person. The circumstances surrounding his…

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Amelia Turner - Bronx, New York
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Amelia Turner

Female · Bronx, New York
Found Aug 16, 2024 · 2 years ago

On August 16, 2024, the unidentified body of a female, later associated with the name Amelia Turner, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. The case has since remained a mystery as efforts to trace her identity and background have yet to yield any concrete…

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Phong Nim - Reno, Nevada
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Phong Nim

Female · Reno, Nevada
Found Aug 16, 2023 · 3 years ago

On August 16, 2023, the body of Phong Nim, an unclaimed female decedent, was discovered under the care of Compassion Care Hospice in Reno, Nevada. Despite efforts by local authorities, Phong Nim's next of kin has not been located, leaving the case open and…

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Guillermo Roman - Bronx, New York
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Guillermo Roman

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Aug 16, 2023 · 3 years ago

On August 16, 2023, the body of Guillermo Roman was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Known for its bustling neighborhoods and dynamic urban life, the Bronx is not unfamiliar with complex stories, and this particular case adds to its chronicles of mysteries.…

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Adama Perez - New York, New York
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Adama Perez

Male · New York, New York
Found Aug 16, 2023 · 3 years ago

Adama Perez, an unclaimed individual, was discovered deceased on August 16, 2023, in New York, New York. His case is registered under NamUs ID UCP107178. Despite efforts to identify and locate next of kin, his remains remain unclaimed, and further information…

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Joel Colmenares - Queens, New York
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Joel Colmenares

Male · Queens, New York
Found Aug 16, 2023 · 3 years ago

The unclaimed person case involving Joel Colmenares pertains to a male body discovered on August 16, 2023, in Queens, New York. The identification process has led to the registration of this case under Namus ID: UCP107483. Despite efforts to identify next of…

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Adan Martinez - Tomball, Texas
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Adan Martinez

Male · Tomball, Texas
Found Aug 16, 2022 · 4 years ago

Adan Martinez, a male individual, was found deceased on August 16, 2022, in Tomball, Texas. His body was discovered at his workplace in Magnolia, Texas, and he was subsequently transported to HCA Healthcare Tomball Hospital, where he later passed away. The…

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Frederick Mason - New York, New York
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Frederick Mason

Male · New York, New York
Found Aug 16, 2022 · 4 years ago

On August 16, 2022, the body of Frederick D. Mason was discovered in New York, New York. Mason, a male, has not been claimed, and many details surrounding his life and the circumstances leading up to his death remain a mystery. Authorities continue to seek…

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George Forrest - Dallas, Texas
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George Forrest

Male · Dallas, Texas
Found Aug 16, 2022 · 4 years ago

On August 16, 2022, the body of George Steven Forrest was discovered in Dallas, Texas. He was subsequently pronounced deceased in the same city. Despite efforts to identify and locate his next of kin, Forrest remains an unclaimed person, and authorities…

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Alejandro Marrero - New York, New York
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Alejandro Marrero

Male · New York, New York
Found Aug 16, 2020 · 6 years ago

Alejandro Marrero, an unclaimed individual, was discovered deceased on August 16, 2020, in New York, New York. Despite efforts to identify next of kin or claimants, his case remains unresolved. The circumstances surrounding his death and the lack of familial…

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Xianping Liu - Brooklyn, New York
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Xianping Liu

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Aug 16, 2020 · 6 years ago

On August 16, 2020, the body of Xianping Liu, an unclaimed male, was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. His case has been documented under Namus ID: UCP85260. Despite the time that has elapsed since the discovery, efforts to identify and connect with family or…

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Melvin Powell - Atlanta, Georgia
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Melvin Powell

Male · Atlanta, Georgia
Found Aug 16, 2019 · 7 years ago

Melvin E. Powell, a 65-year-old black male, remains an unclaimed person whose lifeless body was discovered in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 16, 2019. According to the details registered with Namus under ID UCP62607, Melvin was found sitting in a wheelchair at a…

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Trudell Green - Bronx, New York
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Trudell Green

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Aug 16, 2019 · 7 years ago

On August 16, 2019, the body of a male identified as Trudell Green was discovered in Bronx, New York. This case remains unclaimed, raising concerns and questions about the circumstances leading up to his death and why no one has come forward to retrieve his…

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Robert Branch - Brooklyn, New York
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Robert Branch

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Aug 16, 2019 · 7 years ago

On August 16, 2019, the body of an unidentified male was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. According to the records, he has been identified as Robert Branch, yet until now his remains remain unclaimed. The formal details of this case have been cataloged under…

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James Bell - East Point, Georgia
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James Bell

Male · East Point, Georgia
Found Aug 16, 2019 · 7 years ago

On August 16, 2019, the body of a man identified as James Bell was discovered in East Point, Georgia. He was found unresponsive by his roommate, who notified the authorities. Bell, a Black male, did not have any immediate identification, leading to a case…

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Raymond Cepeda - Bronx, New York
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Raymond Cepeda

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Aug 16, 2019 · 7 years ago

On August 16, 2019, the body of Raymond Cepeda was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite extensive efforts to identify next of kin or locate any relatives, Raymond Cepeda remains an unclaimed person. This case highlights the challenges faced by…

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James Wheat - Conroe, Texas
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James Wheat

Male · Conroe, Texas
Found Aug 16, 2018 · 8 years ago

On August 16, 2018, the body of James Andrew Wheat was discovered in a vehicle in Conroe, Texas. Despite efforts by local authorities, the case remains unresolved, with Wheat remaining unclaimed. The circumstances surrounding his death have prompted an…

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Armando Gomez - Jamaica, New York
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Armando Gomez

Male · Jamaica, New York
Found Aug 16, 2018 · 8 years ago

On August 16, 2018, the body of Armando J. Gomez was discovered in Jamaica, New York, marking the beginning of a complex unclaimed person case. Despite efforts to identify next of kin or locate anyone connected to him, Armando's case remains unresolved…

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Frankie Garza

Male · Houston, Texas
Found Aug 16, 2026 · this year

In a perplexing case that has gripped local authorities, the body of Frankie Garza was discovered on August 16, 2026, in Houston, Texas. The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, led by their dedicated team, is actively involved in this ongoing…

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Jose Segarra

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Aug 16, 2026 · this year

On August 16, 2026, the body of an unidentified male, later identified as Jose Segarra, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and efforts are underway to piece together the details leading up to his…

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Vernon Lowe

Male · Fort Worth, Texas
Found Aug 16, 2026 · this year

In a perplexing case, the body of Vernon Eugene Lowe was discovered on August 16, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas. The circumstances surrounding Lowe's death have left numerous questions unanswered, as no next of kin has been identified to provide insights into…

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Benjamin Ferrer Peña

Male · Toa Baja, Puerto Rico
Found Aug 16, 2025 · 1 year ago

The public record for this case reflects an identified decedent, listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System as an unclaimed person from Toa Baja, Puerto Rico: a male named Benjamin Ferrer Peña. In NamUs, “unclaimed” signifies that the…

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Russ Harrison

Male · Elmhurst, New York
Found Aug 16, 2025 · 1 year ago

On August 16, 2025, the body of Russ Walter Harrison was discovered in Elmhurst, New York. The deceased was identified as a male, but despite efforts to locate next of kin or establish familial connections, the case remains classified as unclaimed. The…

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Phillip Garcia

Male · Los Angeles, California
Found Aug 16, 2024 · 2 years ago

On August 16, 2024, the unresponsive body of Phillip Jason Garcia was discovered in a homeless encampment in Los Angeles, California. Prior to the discovery, Phillip had been visiting friends at the encampment when he began to complain of feeling unwell.…

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Michael Ware

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Aug 16, 2024 · 2 years ago

On August 16, 2024, a male body was discovered in Brooklyn, New York, identified later as Michael Ware. This case, registered under the Namus ID: UCP128282, is categorized as an unclaimed person case, suggesting that despite efforts, no relatives or…

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Brayan Maldonado

Male · Denton, Texas
Found Aug 16, 2022 · 4 years ago

In Denton, Texas, a case involving an unclaimed body has drawn attention, raising questions and concerns within the community. On August 16, 2022, the body of Brayan Willin Maldonado was discovered, but despite efforts to trace his connections, he remains…

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Eliane Barreto

Female · Memphis, Tennessee
Found Aug 16, 2022 · 4 years ago

On August 16, 2022, the body of Eliane Barreto was discovered in a vacant residence in Memphis, Tennessee. Identified through fingerprint analysis conducted by the Shelby County Medical Examiner, the circumstances surrounding her presence in the empty home…

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Charles Korbas

Male · Honolulu, Hawaii
Found Aug 16, 2022 · 4 years ago

On August 16, 2022, the body of Charles Korbas was discovered in Honolulu, Hawaii. This case, identified with the Namus ID UCP97641, has since drawn attention due to the lack of known next of kin. Efforts are ongoing to locate any family members or…

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Brian Thors

Male · Lakewood, Washington
Found Aug 16, 2020 · 6 years ago

On August 16, 2020, the body of a 62-year-old man named Brian Thors was discovered in Lakewood, Washington. Brian had passed away due to natural causes at St. Clare Hospital in Lakewood. Despite the circumstances of his death being clear, the case presented a…

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Michael Butler

Male · Fort Worth, Texas
Found Aug 16, 2020 · 6 years ago

On August 16, 2020, the unclaimed body of Michael David Butler was discovered in Fort Worth, Texas. Found deceased at his residence by his roommate and caretaker, Butler's case has been a matter of concern as efforts continue to identify next of kin or…

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Richard Hill

Male · Houston, Texas
Found Aug 16, 2018 · 8 years ago

On August 16, 2018, the body of a male identified as Richard Emerson Hill was discovered at a residence in Houston, Texas. The case is classified under Namus ID UCP92980 and remains an unclaimed person case, signifying that despite efforts, no known relatives…

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Vanpatrick Markham

Male · Honolulu, Hawaii
Found Aug 16, 2017 · 9 years ago

On August 16, 2017, the body of an individual identified as Vanpatrick Markham was discovered in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was pronounced dead while receiving hospice care at a local care center. Despite investigative efforts, the identity of his next of kin…

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Laura Ellis

Female · Queens, New York
Found Aug 16, 2015 · 11 years ago

On August 16, 2015, the body of Laura Ellis was discovered in Queens, New York. Despite efforts by the authorities, her case remains unresolved, with her remains going unclaimed. This unsettling case is cataloged under the Namus ID: UCP1699. The nature of her…

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