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Unclaimed Persons on August 17

712 open cases in our database happened on August 17. Every one is a family still waiting for answers.

Unclaimed Persons (59)

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Deborah Pickett - Manhattan, New York
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Deborah Pickett

Female · Manhattan, New York
Found Aug 17, 2021 · 5 years ago

On August 17, 2021, the body of Deborah Pickett was discovered in Manhattan, New York, adding another case to the list of unclaimed individuals the city must address. Despite various efforts to locate her next of kin or any known associates, the case remains…

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Hugo Zamora - Bronx, New York
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Hugo Zamora

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Aug 17, 2021 · 5 years ago

On August 17, 2021, in the Bronx, New York, the body of an individual identified as Hugo Zamora was discovered. Despite efforts to locate and inform next of kin, the individual remains unclaimed. The details surrounding this case are documented under Namus…

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Zachary Richardson - Brooklyn, New York
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Zachary Richardson

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Aug 17, 2021 · 5 years ago

On August 17, 2021, the body of Zachary Richardson was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. The circumstances surrounding Zachary's death remain unclear, and despite efforts, his remains have yet to be claimed by family or next of kin. The case has been…

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Stanley Moon - Birmingham, Alabama
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Stanley Moon

Male · Birmingham, Alabama
Found Aug 17, 2021 · 5 years ago

Stanley Arthur Moon was an individual whose life ended quietly and unrecognizably in Birmingham, Alabama. His passing occurred on August 17, 2021, when his body was found at the UAB Hospital where he had been an inpatient. Despite the care and attention he…

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Miguel Garcia - New York, New York
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Miguel Garcia

Male · New York, New York
Found Aug 17, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the bustling city of New York, New York, on August 17, 2016, a male body was discovered, later identified as Miguel Garcia. Despite the efforts of local authorities and the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME), Miguel Garcia remains an…

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William Martin, Jr. - Springfield, Massachusetts
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William Martin, Jr.

Male · Springfield, Massachusetts
Found Aug 17, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the summer of 2016, an unsettling discovery was made in Springfield, Massachusetts, which left local authorities and the community searching for answers. On August 17th, the body of William Authur Martin, Jr. was found, marking the beginning of a complex…

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Ronald Jones - Bronx, New York
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Ronald Jones

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Aug 17, 2016 · 10 years ago

Ronald Jones, an unclaimed male, was found deceased on August 17, 2016, in the Bronx, New York. Despite investigations, his identity remains largely enigmatic, with officials seeking any information that might shed light on his background or connect him with…

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Steven Sweet

Male · San Bernardino, California
Found Aug 17, 2016 · 10 years ago

On August 17, 2016, the body of Steven Troy Sweet was discovered in San Bernardino, California, following a tragic accident. Steven Sweet, a male, was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street, and despite efforts to identify him and notify his next of…

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Inez Rivera

San Bernardino, California
Found Aug 17, 2001 · 25 years ago

On August 17, 2001, the body of an individual identified as Inez Paez Rivera was discovered in San Bernardino, California. Despite investigations by local authorities, much about Inez Paez Rivera, including the circumstances of her death, remains a mystery.…

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David Hunter - Manhattan, New York
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David Hunter

Male · Manhattan, New York
Found Aug 17, 2026 · this year

On August 17, 2026, the body of an unidentified male was discovered in Manhattan, New York. Despite efforts to ascertain his identity, the individual remains unclaimed and is currently referred to as David Hunter. The case has been registered with the…

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Stephen Sacca - Colton, California
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Stephen Sacca

Male · Colton, California
Found Aug 17, 2025 · 1 year ago

Stephen Anthony Sacca, identified under NamUs ID UCP153495, was a male decedent whose body was found on August 17, 2025, in Colton, California. His passing occurred at a care facility, where he died of natural causes. Despite the circumstances being medically…

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Flor Gonzalez - Santa Monica, California
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Flor Gonzalez

Female · Santa Monica, California
Found Aug 17, 2025 · 1 year ago

Flor Marina Gonzalez, listed under NamUs ID UCP153052, was discovered unresponsive on August 17, 2025, at the homeless shelter where she had been residing in Santa Monica, California. Staff at the facility contacted emergency services immediately, but despite…

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Yvonne Rodriguez - Fresno, California
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Yvonne Rodriguez

Female · Fresno, California
Found Aug 17, 2025 · 1 year ago

Yvonne Rodriguez was found deceased on August 17, 2025, in Fresno, California, and her case remains listed as an unclaimed person under NamUs ID UCP152641. Despite investigative efforts, no next of kin has yet been identified or come forward to claim her…

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John Chlastawa - Manhattan, New York
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John Chlastawa

Male · Manhattan, New York
Found Aug 17, 2025 · 1 year ago

On August 17, 2025, the remains of an unidentified male, known only as John Chlastawa, were discovered in Manhattan, New York. Registered under Namus ID: UCP155602, the case has raised questions and concerns as authorities seek to uncover the identity and…

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Michael White - Houston, Texas
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Michael White

Male · Houston, Texas
Found Aug 17, 2024 · 2 years ago

In an unclaimed person case that has drawn attention within the community, Michael Wayne, a white male, was found deceased in his residence on August 17, 2024, in Houston, Texas. Despite efforts to connect with those who may have known him, authorities are…

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Robert Lamm - DeSoto, Texas
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Robert Lamm

Male · DeSoto, Texas
Found Aug 17, 2024 · 2 years ago

In a case stemming from the discovery of an unclaimed male body, the situation of Robert Scott Lamm brings into focus the quest for resolution amidst circumstances shrouded in uncertainty. Found on August 17, 2024, in DeSoto, Texas, Robert was soon pronounced…

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Georges Semaan - Brooklyn, New York
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Georges Semaan

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Aug 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On August 17, 2023, the lifeless body of Georges Semaan was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. The circumstances surrounding his death remain a mystery, as he has yet to be claimed by family or acquaintances. The case has been logged under the Namus ID…

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Larry Blair - Washington, District of Columbia
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Larry Blair

Male · Washington, District of Columbia
Found Aug 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On August 17, 2023, an unresponsive male body was discovered outside a Safeway located at 1601 Maryland Avenue NE, Washington, District of Columbia. The individual was later identified as Larry Blair. His case is currently listed under the Namus ID UCP115467.…

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Angel Rafael Rivera Rivera - Bayamón, Puerto Rico
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Angel Rafael Rivera Rivera

Male · Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Found Aug 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On August 17, 2023, the lifeless body of Angel Rafael Rivera Rivera was discovered in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, marking the beginning of an unclaimed person case that has yet to be resolved. Angel Rafael Rivera Rivera was found dead in bed, a circumstance that…

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Keith Smith - Brooklyn, New York
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Keith Smith

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Aug 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

On August 17, 2022, in Brooklyn, New York, an unidentified male body was found, believed to be that of Keith Smith. The discovery has since been under investigation, following the protocols associated with unclaimed persons. Despite extensive efforts, the…

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Deborah Nelle - Bronx, New York
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Deborah Nelle

Female · Bronx, New York
Found Aug 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

On August 17, 2022, an unidentified female body was discovered in the Bronx, New York. The woman, later referred to as Deborah Nelle, remains unclaimed, and her case is registered under Namus ID: UCP100084. Despite efforts to reach out to potential relatives…

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Edward Totten - Bronx, New York
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Edward Totten

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Aug 17, 2020 · 6 years ago

In an unresolved case from the Bronx, New York, the body of an individual identified as Edward Totten was discovered on August 17, 2020. Despite the passage of time, the case remains open as Totten's body has yet to be claimed. The Office of Chief Medical…

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George Meronchyk - Brooklyn, New York
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George Meronchyk

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Aug 17, 2020 · 6 years ago

On August 17th, 2020, a male body was discovered in Brooklyn, New York, and remains unidentified. The man, referred to as George Meronchyk but lacking confirmed personal details, has become the subject of an unclaimed person case. With a Namus ID of UCP75060…

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Eugenio Rodriguez - Bronx, New York
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Eugenio Rodriguez

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Aug 17, 2020 · 6 years ago

On August 17, 2020, an unidentified male body was discovered in the Bronx, New York. After thorough investigations, the individual was later identified as Eugenio Rodriguez. Despite this identification, Rodriguez remains an unclaimed person, with no relatives…

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Michael Vanamburgh - Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Michael Vanamburgh

Male · Cambridge, Massachusetts
Found Aug 17, 2020 · 6 years ago

On August 2, 2020, the body of an unidentified male was discovered at the intersection of Cambridge Street and Line Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The individual, later identified as Michael Vanamburgh, was transported to CHA Cambridge where he received…

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Noel Russell - Bronx, New York
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Noel Russell

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Aug 17, 2020 · 6 years ago

On August 17, 2020, the remains of an unidentified male, later known to be Noel Russell, were discovered in Bronx, New York. The case, recorded under the Namus ID UCP76867, was registered with the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) in New York City and…

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Lazaro Perez - Brooklyn, New York
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Lazaro Perez

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Aug 17, 2020 · 6 years ago

On August 17, 2020, the body of Lazaro J. Perez, a male, was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. This case has been registered under NamUs ID: UCP93120 and remains an unclaimed person case. Despite efforts to locate family or next-of-kin, Perez has not been…

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Zdenka Krajka - Bronx, New York
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Zdenka Krajka

Female · Bronx, New York
Found Aug 17, 2019 · 7 years ago

On August 17, 2019, the remains of Zdenka Krajka were discovered in the Bronx, New York, leaving authorities with the unresolved task of identifying relatives or acquaintances who might come forward to claim her. With little information available about her…

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Delores Santos - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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Delores Santos

Female · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Found Aug 17, 2013 · 13 years ago

Delores Santos, a woman residing in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was discovered deceased on August 17, 2013. The circumstances surrounding her death have left her unclaimed, raising questions and concerns over the years. Ms. Santos was found in the confines of…

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Robert Doyle

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Aug 17, 2026 · this year

On August 17, 2026, the body of a male identified as Robert Doyle was discovered in the Bronx, New York. This case, identified under NamUs ID UCP162408, remains open as an unclaimed person, with authorities working diligently to find potential connections to…

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Susan Davidson

Female · St. Louis, Michigan
Found Aug 17, 2026 · this year

In a case that remains unresolved, the remains of Susan Evon Davidson were discovered in St. Louis, Michigan, on August 17, 2026. The circumstances surrounding her passing are still unclear, and her case has been classified as that of an unclaimed person.…

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Michael Kujawa

Male · Knoxville, Tennessee
Found Aug 17, 2026 · this year

On August 17, 2026, the body of Michael Joseph Kujawa was discovered in Knoxville, Tennessee. Despite efforts to identify and reach out to potential relatives, Michael's case remains that of an unclaimed person. His unfortunate passing has left a gap, as no…

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Dennis Anderson

Male · Washington, District of Columbia
Found Aug 17, 2026 · this year

On August 17, 2026, authorities in Washington, District of Columbia, responded to reports concerning Dennis Lavelle Anderson, an unclaimed individual who had been seen by neighbors only a couple of weeks earlier. The tragic discovery was made when maintenance…

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Antonio Zulueta

Male · Long Beach, California
Found Aug 17, 2026 · this year

On August 17, 2026, the body of Antonio Zulueta was discovered by his caretaker at his residence in Long Beach, California. The caretaker found Zulueta unresponsive in the bathroom and promptly contacted emergency services. Paramedics arrived at the scene…

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Benjamin Villeda

Male · Dallas, Texas
Found Aug 17, 2025 · 1 year ago

Benjamin Martinez Villeda was found deceased on August 17, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. His remains were identified as those of an adult male, and the case has since been entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under NamUs ID UCP149647.…

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Erik Feliciano Matos

Male · San Juan, Puerto Rico
Found Aug 17, 2025 · 1 year ago

On August 17, 2025, the lifeless body of Erik J. Feliciano Matos was discovered in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Emergency responders transported him to an urgency care facility, where he was officially declared deceased. The circumstances surrounding his death…

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Christopher Smith

Male · Galloway, Ohio
Found Aug 17, 2025 · 1 year ago

Christopher P. Smith was found deceased on August 17, 2025, in the area of Norton Road in Galloway, Ohio. Despite investigative efforts, he remains an unclaimed person, and little is publicly known about the circumstances leading to his death or the events…

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Daniel Fitzwater

Male · Spokane, Washington
Found Aug 17, 2024 · 2 years ago

On August 17, 2024, the body of Daniel William Fitzwater was discovered in Spokane, Washington, marking the beginning of a case involving an unclaimed person. The discovery was made by local authorities, who subsequently commenced an investigation to…

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Gilberto Lopez Calderon

Male · Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Found Aug 17, 2024 · 2 years ago

On August 17, 2024, the body of Gilberto Lopez Calderon, an unclaimed male, was found in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. Authorities have been unable to locate any next of kin or family members to claim the decedent. This case remains under the careful scrutiny of the…

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Shalonda Freeland

Female · Tacoma, Washington
Found Aug 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

In August 2023, the quiet neighborhoods of Tacoma, Washington, were the backdrop to the tragic and solitary death of Shalonda Elaine Freeland. On the 17th of that month, her 51-year-old body was discovered in her residence, marking the start of a case that…

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William Turner

Male · New York, New York
Found Aug 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On August 17, 2023, a male body identified as William Turner was discovered in New York, New York. As of now, the case remains unclaimed, and authorities are seeking assistance in locating any next of kin or individuals who may have relevant information about…

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Curtis Polk

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Aug 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On August 17, 2023, an unclaimed body was discovered in the Bronx, New York, identified as Curtis Polk. Despite efforts to locate next of kin or anyone who could provide information regarding Polk, the case remains unresolved, prolonging the mystery…

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Francine Michaels

Female · South Plainfield, New Jersey
Found Aug 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On August 17, 2023, the body of Francine Michaels, an unclaimed person, was discovered at a nursing home in South Plainfield, New Jersey. Found in bed, Francine’s identity and personal history remain largely a mystery, as no family or associates have come…

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Edward Cook

Male · Fort Worth, Texas
Found Aug 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

In a recent case that accents the often overlooked issue of unclaimed persons, the body of Edward Keith Cook was discovered on August 17, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. Cook, who has no known ties to the local area, was found deceased in an outdoor setting by a…

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Johnny Ward

Male · Sunbright, Tennessee
Found Aug 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

Johnny Lemar Ward's case is one that remains unresolved, characterized by the discovery of an unclaimed body in Sunbright, Tennessee, on August 17, 2022. The deceased, identified as Johnny Lemar Ward, was found without any initial information that could…

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Dennis Chiarello

Male · Warner Springs, California
Found Aug 17, 2020 · 6 years ago

In the serene community of Warner Springs, California, the life of 73-year-old Dennis Nicholas Chiarello came to an unexpected and tragic end. Residing alone in a modest recreational vehicle, Chiarello was a familiar figure to his neighbors. His solitary…

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James Frias

Male · Moss Beach, California
Found Aug 17, 2020 · 6 years ago

The remains of James V. Frias were recovered in Moss Beach, California, on August 17, 2020. The case is recorded in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System as an unclaimed person under case number UCP149564. The NamUs entry lists the decedent’s…

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Reid Renfield

Male · Tacoma, Washington
Found Aug 17, 2019 · 7 years ago

Reid Derek Renfield, a 67-year-old male, passed away on August 17, 2019, in Tacoma, Washington. Despite the circumstances surrounding his death, Renfield's identity and the details of his life remain largely unknown to the authorities. The decedent's body was…

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