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Unidentified Remains on August 16

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

Unidentified Remains (38)

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Unidentified Male - Lukeville, Arizona
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Unidentified Male

Male · Lukeville, Arizona
Found Aug 16, 2021 · 5 years ago

Isolated cranium found next to border wall by USBP east of Lukeville, AZ. May have been transported there by recent rainfall.

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Unidentified Male - New York County County, New York
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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 60 · New York County County, New York
Found Aug 16, 2016 · 10 years ago

Unknown man found unresponsive on a park bench in Manhattan (unknown location). Individual was taken to Columbia Presbyterian Hospital where he was pronounced. Individual may be homeless. Fingerprint hit to a Mr. Melvin Sylvester Brown or Manevia Brown. He is…

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Unidentified Person - Boardman, Oregon
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Unidentified Person

Unsure, est. age 99 · Boardman, Oregon
Found Aug 16, 2011 · 15 years ago

An employee at the Boardman Carwash in Boardman, Oregon discovered two pieces of human bone while cleaning out one of the wash bays at the business.

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Unidentified Male - Anchorage, Alaska
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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 49 · Anchorage, Alaska
Found Aug 16, 2001 · 25 years ago

Unidentified deceased male found in wooded area off of well travelled roadway in Anchorage, Alaska. Believed to have died some time in February of 2001 from unknown causes. Individual wearing a purple and black "adidas" brand jacket; "Rustler" brand faded…

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Unidentified Male - Rancho Cucamonga, California
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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 30 · Rancho Cucamonga, California
Found Aug 16, 1996 · 30 years ago

HISPANIC MALE ADULT STRUCK BY VEHICLE WHILE RUNNING ACR0SS LANES 0F FREEWAY TRAFFIC.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 60 · Apopka, Florida
Found Aug 16, 2011 · 15 years ago

The decedent was found on a grassy area at the B & J Junk Yard in Apopka. An employee was taking parts off one of the vehicles and discovered the decedent face down, decomposed. The decedent was wearing black and blue Air Jordan sneakers, a Pirelli hat and a…

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Male, est. age 44 · Rual, New Mexico
Found Aug 16, 2011 · 15 years ago

Border Patrol agents came across a backpack in the area. When they went to look at it closer, they found scattered remains. The area is mountainous, rough to get around, and was once known for illegal aliens to cross in to the US.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 45 · Colton, California
Found Aug 16, 1991 · 35 years ago

John Doe #35-91 is a White or Hispanic male adult (early 20s to mid 40s, 61", 123 lbs, black hair, brown eyes) struck by an automobile while he was running across freeway lanes of traffic.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 48 · Los Angeles County County, California
Found Aug 16, 1981 · 45 years ago
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Unidentified Male - Stockton, California
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Unidentified Male

Male · Stockton, California
Found Aug 16, 2025 · 1 year ago

On Saturday, August 16th, 2025, around 2044 hours, I was notified by San Joaquin County Sheriff's Dispatch of the death of an unidentified John Doe located in bushes just north of the shopping center located at 4255 E Morada Lane in Stockton. I spoke with…

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Unidentified Male - Near Covered Wells, Arizona
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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 57 · Near Covered Wells, Arizona
Found Aug 16, 2019 · 7 years ago

Skeletal remains found in remote desert area by private citizen (USBP). Found near the village of Covered Wells on the Tohono O'Odham Nation on 08/16/2019.

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Unidentified Male - Lockport, New York
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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 50 · Lockport, New York
Found Aug 16, 2019 · 7 years ago

Found unresponsive in the bed of a truck. Was a migrant worker in Wayne County, NY on a farm. It is unclear how the decedent came to be in the truck, which was driven across the state without the driver knowing he was in the back. He has reportedly worked in…

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Unidentified Female - Brooks County County, Texas
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Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 55 · Brooks County County, Texas
Found Aug 16, 2012 · 14 years ago

Remains found on August 16, 2012 in Brooks County, TX.

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Unidentified Female - Atlanta, Georgia
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Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 40 · Atlanta, Georgia
Found Aug 16, 1999 · 27 years ago

Found in lot behind vacant house.

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Unidentified Male - Grand Island, New York
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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 35 · Grand Island, New York
Found Aug 16, 1998 · 28 years ago

Found floating in the Niagara River on the East side of Grand Island

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Unidentified Male - Newark, New Jersey
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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 39 · Newark, New Jersey
Found Aug 16, 1998 · 28 years ago

Struck by automobile.

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Unidentified Male - Jefferson Parish County, Louisiana
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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 45 · Jefferson Parish County, Louisiana
Found Aug 16, 1997 · 29 years ago

Recovered in the Gulf of Mexico approximately 30 miles offshore.

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Unidentified Female - Glynn County County, Georgia
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Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 42 · Glynn County County, Georgia
Found Aug 16, 1990 · 36 years ago

Found in Wooded area off the canal road, running parallel to I95. Glynn Co.

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Unidentified Male - Bronx, New York
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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 70 · Bronx, New York
Found Aug 16, 1988 · 38 years ago

Unknown male found on a mattress near the corner of Bronx River Ave and Bruckner Blvd.

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Unidentified Male - Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 80 · Tulsa, Oklahoma
Found Aug 16, 1988 · 38 years ago

On August 16, skeletal remains were drug in by the resident's dog. Multiple items found within a 100 ft x 30 ft area. Searches during the following week also located remains in a nearby shallow creek bottom.

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Unidentified Male - Houston, Texas
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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 28 · Houston, Texas
Found Aug 16, 1987 · 39 years ago

Found deceased in Montie Beach Park, Houston

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Unidentified Male

Male · Gallatin, Tennessee
Found Aug 16, 2025 · 1 year ago

On 08/16/2026, a human bone was discovered in a dry creek bed located off of Lower Station Camp Creek Rd in Gallatin, TN. The bone was transported to the Middle TN Regional Forensic Center and examined by a forensic anthropologist. It was determined to be the…

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Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 20 · San Diego, California
Found Aug 16, 2023 · 3 years ago

The decedent's remains consist of a single mandible. In 2020 a teacher had retired and passed along a box to another teacher, who did not open the box until August 2023. Upon opening the box, the remains were discovered and campus police was alerted, who…

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Unidentified Person

Unsure · Folly Beach, South Carolina
Found Aug 16, 2022 · 4 years ago

On August 16th at approximately 1100 hours, members of a construction crew discovered an exposed bone in a neighborhood flanked by marshland. The bone was then transported to the Folly Beach Public Safety headquarters for safekeeping. We subsequently…

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 55 · Roanoke City County, Virginia
Found Aug 16, 2022 · 4 years ago

Skeletal remains found in a wooded area, likely a makeshift campsite (possibly homeless encampment)

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Unidentified Male

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

Skeletal left arm, with some fingers found at Oak Cliff Nature Preserve.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 70 · Essex, Maryland
Found Aug 16, 2015 · 11 years ago

The decedent was found in a wooded area known to be frequented by homeless persons. He was dressed for very cold weather conditions.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 40 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Found Aug 16, 2014 · 12 years ago

The decedent was observed by a fisherman floating in the DE river approximately eight feet from the river bank. The body is decomposed and partially skeletonized, missing both the hands and feet.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 48 · Los Angeles, California
Found Aug 16, 2008 · 18 years ago

The decedent was found in a business with another victim, after a fire was extinguished by firefighters. Both victims were charred beyond recognition.

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Unidentified Male

Male · Laredo, Texas
Found Aug 16, 2007 · 19 years ago

Died from asphyxiation due to drowning when he attempted to cross the Rio Grande River from Mexico into the United States.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 60 · Chicago, Illinois
Found Aug 16, 2002 · 24 years ago

Possible undomiciled person found unresponsive in the 1600 block of North Leavitt Street. Transported to St. Elizabeth Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Other undomiciled persons stated that he only spoke Polish.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 99 · Fairmont Heights, Maryland
Found Aug 16, 2002 · 24 years ago

The subject, who may have been homeless and may have had a history of asthma, was found in a wooded area.

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Unidentified Male

Male · Kansas City, Missouri
Found Aug 16, 2000 · 26 years ago

Skull only (no mandible) found in plastic bag at Line Creek by civilian. Civilian stated that they visit that spot frequently and hadn't noticed it until the day of discovery.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 40 · Ada County County, Idaho
Found Aug 16, 1998 · 28 years ago

Body found in water.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 60 · Needles, California
Found Aug 16, 1995 · 31 years ago

Body of White male adult (40 to 60 years, 5'10", brown hair, designated John Doe #22-95) found in desert just north of Interstate 40, west of Needles (at mile post marker #129.5). Had been dead at least one week. Cause of death could not be determined due to…

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Unidentified Male

Male · Deerfield, Florida
Found Aug 16, 1987 · 39 years ago

Skeletal remains found in abandoned residence, which had typically been occupied by homeless persons.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 40 · Brighton, New York
Found Aug 16, 1985 · 41 years ago

Subject was discovered to be floating in the Erie Barge Canal by a man walking his dog along the canal's tow path. Police and fire services notified and the remains were removed to the shore for recover by ME personnel.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 50 · Stuttgart, Arkansas
Found Aug 16, 1978 · 48 years ago

This victim was found floating face down in Big Lagrue Creek, 1/2 south of the three-way on Highway 33.

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