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Unclaimed Persons on August 1

1,004 open cases in our database happened on August 1. Every one is a family still waiting for answers.

Unclaimed Persons (72)

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Michael Guy - Jefferson City, Missouri
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Michael Guy

Male · Jefferson City, Missouri
Found Aug 1, 2016 · 10 years ago

On August 1, 2016, a significant discovery was made in Jefferson City, Missouri, when the body of Michael Lombardo Guy, a man without any known immediate family, was recovered. The case, cataloged under Namus ID UCP2631, presents a poignant narrative of an…

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Ramon Vazquez - Chelsea, Massachusetts
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Ramon Vazquez

Male · Chelsea, Massachusetts
Found Aug 1, 2001 · 25 years ago

In the early days of August 2001, the city of Chelsea, Massachusetts, became the focal point of a mystery involving an unclaimed male body, later identified as Ramon Vazquez. Discovered lifeless on August 1, the case was promptly taken under the jurisdiction…

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Steven James

Male · Ewa Beach, Hawaii
Found Aug 1, 2021 · 5 years ago

On August 1, 2021, the body of Steven Ray James, an unclaimed male, was discovered unresponsive in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. His roommate found him in bed, and despite any possible resuscitation efforts, Steven was pronounced dead at the scene. The circumstances…

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Nora Patton

Female · Meridian, Idaho
Found Aug 1, 2021 · 5 years ago

On August 1, 2021, a female body was discovered in the city of Meridian, Idaho, identified as Nora Patton. Despite efforts to notify next of kin and confirm identification details, her remains have gone unclaimed. The circumstances surrounding her death…

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Wayne Robinson

Male · Buckley, Washington
Found Aug 1, 2021 · 5 years ago

On August 1, 2021, the small town of Buckley, Washington, was the setting for a somber discovery. The body of Wayne Robinson, a 65-year-old male, was found at his residence, sparking an intricate investigation to uncover more about his life and death. The…

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Mark Thomas

Male · Dallas, Texas
Found Aug 1, 2021 · 5 years ago

On August 1, 2021, the body of a male identified as Mark Anthony Thomas was found in Dallas, Texas. The circumstances surrounding his death remain publicly undisclosed, but the individual was pronounced deceased within city limits on the same day. Following…

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Jack Ortiz

Male · Kenosha, Wisconsin
Found Aug 1, 2021 · 5 years ago

On August 1, 2021, the body of a male, identified as Jack Ortiz, was discovered following a medical event at his residence in Kenosha, Wisconsin. A friend at the scene positively identified Jack Ortiz, indicating at least some level of immediate familiarity…

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George Griffin

Male · Honolulu, Hawaii
Found Aug 1, 2016 · 10 years ago

The case of George Griffin, an unclaimed male whose body was discovered on August 1, 2016, in Honolulu, Hawaii, presents a somber situation, as he remains unclaimed even years after his death. Bearing the Namus ID of UCP5081, George Griffin's case highlights…

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Melissa Waters - Manhattan, New York
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Melissa Waters

Female · Manhattan, New York
Found Aug 1, 2026 · this year

On August 1, 2026, the body of a female identified as Melissa Renee Waters was discovered in Manhattan, New York. Despite efforts to trace her identity and background, she remains an unclaimed person, listed under the Namus ID: UCP161503. Authorities continue…

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Mayra Quintanilla Montoya - Washington, District of Columbia
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Mayra Quintanilla Montoya

Female · Washington, District of Columbia
Found Aug 1, 2026 · this year

The case of Mayra Magdalena Quintanilla Montoya, identified in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under ID UCP162242, revolves around a tragic and mysterious incident that unfolded in Washington, District of Columbia. On July 31, 2026, Mayra…

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Frank Kannas - Bronx, New York
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Frank Kannas

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Aug 1, 2026 · this year

The case of Frank Kannas is a perplexing and distressing situation involving an unclaimed individual found in Bronx, New York. On August 1, 2026, the body of Frank Kannas was discovered, marking the beginning of an ongoing investigation aimed at uncovering…

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William Mcdaniel - Richmond Hill, New York
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William Mcdaniel

Male · Richmond Hill, New York
Found Aug 1, 2026 · this year

On August 1, 2026, the remains of an individual identified as William Mcdaniel were discovered in Richmond Hill, New York. Despite ongoing investigations and efforts to notify relatives, he remains an unclaimed person, with no family or next of kin having…

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Diana Dou - Manhattan, New York
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Diana Dou

Female · Manhattan, New York
Found Aug 1, 2026 · this year

On August 1, 2026, the body of an unidentified woman, later referred to as Diana Dou, was discovered in Manhattan, New York. This case, registered under the Namus ID UCP163033, is currently being managed by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York…

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Thomas Haywood - Queens, New York
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Thomas Haywood

Male · Queens, New York
Found Aug 1, 2025 · 1 year ago

Thomas Haywood was the named decedent in NamUs case UCP149599, classified as an unclaimed person. He was from Queens, New York. His body was found on August 1, 2025. The case was publicly created in the NamUs system on August 28, 2025. No NCMEC case number is…

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Fred Williams, Jr. - Birmingham, Alabama
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Fred Williams, Jr.

Male · Birmingham, Alabama
Found Aug 1, 2025 · 1 year ago

NamUs documents an unclaimed person entry for a male identified as Fred Williams, Jr. under case number 149831. As an unclaimed case, the decedent’s identity is known to authorities, but no next of kin has been located or come forward to take responsibility…

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Julio Filion - New York, New York
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Julio Filion

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

On August 1, 2025, the body of Julio Filion, a male individual, was discovered in New York, New York. Despite efforts to identify next of kin or locate family members, Mr. Filion remains an unclaimed person. His case has been entered into the National Missing…

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Luigi Bertocchi - Queens, New York
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Luigi Bertocchi

Male · Queens, New York
Found Aug 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

On January 8, 2024, the body of Luigi Bertocchi, an unidentified male, was discovered in Queens, New York. In this ongoing case, the individual has yet to be claimed by relatives or friends, leaving many unanswered questions about his life and background.…

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Carol Kramer - Queens, New York
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Carol Kramer

Female · Queens, New York
Found Aug 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

On August 1, 2024, in Queens, New York, a female body was discovered, later identified as Carol Kramer, under Namus ID UCP126901. Despite extensive efforts by investigative teams, no next-of-kin or personal connections have come forward to claim the remains.…

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Larri Jackson - New York, New York
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Larri Jackson

Female · New York, New York
Found Aug 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

On August 1, 2024, the lifeless body of an unidentified female, later referred to as Larri Jackson, was discovered in New York, New York. The case has been designated with the Namus ID: UCP130095, highlighting the ongoing efforts to identify her and provide…

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Robert Seitz - Brooklyn, New York
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Robert Seitz

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Aug 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

Robert Seitz, an unidentified male, was discovered on August 1, 2024, in Brooklyn, New York. Despite extensive efforts, this case remains unsolved, and he is classified as an unclaimed person. The Office of Chief Medical Examiner New York City is striving to…

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Earnest Jackson - Queens, New York
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Earnest Jackson

Male · Queens, New York
Found Aug 1, 2023 · 3 years ago

On August 1, 2023, the body of an unclaimed male, identified as Earnest Jackson, was discovered in Queens, New York. This case, cataloged under Namus ID: UCP107010, remains unsolved, with authorities seeking any additional information that could assist in…

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Pablo Jimenez Valentin - Manhattan, New York
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Pablo Jimenez Valentin

Male · Manhattan, New York
Found Aug 1, 2023 · 3 years ago

On August 1, 2023, the body of a male identified as Pablo Jimenez-Valentin was discovered in Manhattan, New York. Despite efforts to trace family or acquaintances, Jimenez-Valentin remains unclaimed, leading to an ongoing investigation by the authorities. The…

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Herbert Carter - Bronx, New York
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Herbert Carter

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Aug 1, 2022 · 4 years ago

In the bustling Bronx, New York, an unidentified male body was discovered on August 1, 2022. The case concerns a man named Herbert Carter, whose identity remains officially unclaimed despite this lead. The discovery has prompted a comprehensive investigation…

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Sheila Lapidus - Brooklyn, New York
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Sheila Lapidus

Female · Brooklyn, New York
Found Aug 1, 2022 · 4 years ago

On August 1, 2022, the body of a woman identified as Sheila Lapidus was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. This unfortunate case has been registered with the Namus system under the ID UCP94791. Despite efforts to locate and notify relatives or loved ones…

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Jose Dominguez - Brooklyn, New York
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Jose Dominguez

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Aug 1, 2022 · 4 years ago

On August 1, 2022, a deceased male identified as Jose Dominguez was found in Brooklyn, New York. Despite thorough investigations, the body remains unclaimed, and the case continues to be a concern for both authorities and the community. As of now, law…

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Luis Martinez Men - Bronx, New York
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Luis Martinez Men

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Aug 1, 2020 · 6 years ago

On August 1, 2020, the body of an individual identified as Luis A. Martinez-Men was discovered in the Bronx, New York. This case has since been registered under the NamUs ID UCP72378 and is being investigated by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New…

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Jose Romero - Brooklyn, New York
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Jose Romero

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Aug 1, 2020 · 6 years ago

On August 1st, 2020, the body of Jose Romero, a male, was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. Despite efforts to identify and claim the remains, Jose Romero has remained unclaimed, marking his case as one that continues to be under the watchful eye of the…

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Beverly Martin - Dallas, Texas
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Beverly Martin

Female · Dallas, Texas
Found Aug 1, 2020 · 6 years ago

On August 1, 2020, the body of Beverly Jo Martin, a female individual, was discovered in Dallas, Texas. Following her discovery, she was officially pronounced deceased in the city. Despite efforts to identify and locate her next of kin, Beverly remains…

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John McLellan - New York, New York
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John McLellan

Male · New York, New York
Found Aug 1, 2019 · 7 years ago

On August 1, 2019, the body of an unidentified man, later assigned the name John McLellan, was discovered in New York, New York. Despite extensive efforts to determine his identity and contact any potential next of kin, the man remains unclaimed. He is…

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John Rizzo - New Haven, Connecticut
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John Rizzo

Male · New Haven, Connecticut
Found Aug 1, 2018 · 8 years ago

On August 1, 2018, law enforcement officers from the New Haven Police Department conducted a welfare check in New Haven, Connecticut, leading to the discovery of an unclaimed individual, identified as John Rizzo. The case, filed under Namus ID: UCP54349, and…

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Roberto Lopez - New York, New York
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Roberto Lopez

Male · New York, New York
Found Aug 1, 2017 · 9 years ago

In the bustling city of New York, on August 1, 2017, an unidentified male body was discovered, leading to a case that remains unresolved. The deceased, later identified as Roberto Lopez, became entangled in a mystery that has since captured the attention of…

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Ronnie Marion - Brooklyn, New York
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Ronnie Marion

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Aug 1, 2017 · 9 years ago

In an unresolved case out of Brooklyn, New York, the body of an individual identified as Ronnie L Marion was discovered on August 1, 2017. Despite ongoing efforts, the case remains unclaimed, and the details surrounding Marion's situation are sparse. The…

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Kenneth Brown - New York, New York
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Kenneth Brown

Male · New York, New York
Found Aug 1, 2015 · 11 years ago

On August 1, 2015, the body of an unidentified male, later discovered to be Kenneth Brown, was found in New York, New York. Despite efforts to identify and contact next of kin, Kenneth Brown's case remains unclaimed, adding layers of complexity to the already…

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Carlos Tautiu Julajuj - Pisinemo Village, Arizona
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Carlos Tautiu Julajuj

Male · Pisinemo Village, Arizona
Found Aug 1, 2010 · 16 years ago

On August 1, 2010, the body of a male was discovered in Pisinemo-Village, Arizona. This case was handled by the Pima County Medical Examiner's Office located at 2825 East District Street in Tucson, Arizona. The deceased was subsequently identified as Carlos…

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Linda Benson - Granite Falls, Washington
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Linda Benson

Female · Granite Falls, Washington
Found Aug 1, 2004 · 22 years ago

In the quiet town of Granite Falls, Washington, a tragic discovery was made on August 1, 2004. The lifeless body of Linda J. Benson was found in her residence, marking the beginning of a somber and unresolved chapter. Her passing was determined to be the…

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Thomas Smalls - Brooklyn, New York
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Thomas Smalls

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Aug 1, 1995 · 31 years ago

On August 1, 1995, the body of Thomas J. Smalls was discovered in Brooklyn, New York, yet remains unclaimed more than two decades later. Despite the passage of time, the identity of this man remains a matter of official concern and continued investigation.…

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Michael Detcher

Male · Gaylord, Michigan
Found Aug 1, 2026 · this year

On August 1, 2026, the body of Michael Thomas Detcher was discovered in Gaylord, Michigan, marking the onset of a complex case for local authorities. Despite efforts to identify and notify any potential family members, Michael remains an unclaimed person…

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Domitilo Loredo

Male · Dallas, Texas
Found Aug 1, 2026 · this year

On August 1, 2026, the body of a male identified as Domitilo Leija Loredo was discovered in Dallas, Texas. Pronounced deceased shortly thereafter, Mr. Loredo's case, logged under the Namus ID UCP162759, presents a poignant picture of an unclaimed individual…

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Leroy Colvin

Male · Fort Worth, Texas
Found Aug 1, 2026 · this year

In early August of 2026, a discovery was made in Fort Worth, Texas, that initiated a case marked by its somber nature and the search for connections and identity. The body of Leroy Hosea Colvin, an unclaimed individual, was found on August 1st, prompting an…

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Wayne Scherger

Male · Duluth, Georgia
Found Aug 1, 2026 · this year

On August 1, 2026, the Gwinnett County Medical Examiner's Office received a case concerning the discovery of a deceased male in Scott Hudgens Park, located in Duluth, Georgia. Identified through NamUs ID: UCP163322, the individual was named Wayne Scherger.…

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Ted Robbins

Male · Lakewood, Washington
Found Aug 1, 2025 · 1 year ago

Ted Eldon Robbins, a 68-year-old man from Lakewood, Washington, passed away on August 1, 2025, due to natural causes while receiving care at a hospital. Despite efforts by the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, no family members or acquaintances have…

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Forrest English

Male · Los Angeles, California
Found Aug 1, 2025 · 1 year ago

Forrest Monroe, an English male, was found deceased on August 1, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. His body was discovered inside his locked VA apartment during a welfare check conducted by his case manager. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the…

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Larry Adams

Male · Los Angeles, California
Found Aug 1, 2025 · 1 year ago

Larry Harlan Adams, identified under NamUs ID UCP152981, was found unresponsive in Los Angeles, California, on August 1, 2025. Emergency responders transported him to a local hospital at approximately 1327 hours. Despite immediate and sustained life‑saving…

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Sophal Saing

Male · Tacoma, Washington
Found Aug 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

On January 8, 2024, the deceased body of a 68-year-old male named Sophal Saing was discovered at his residence in Tacoma, Washington. The investigation conducted by the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office concluded that Sophal Saing passed away due to…

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Johnny Morgan

Male · San Diego, California
Found Aug 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

On August 1, 2024, the body of Johnny W. Morgan was discovered in San Diego, California. The decedent, who was known to be experiencing homelessness, was found without any identification or immediate next-of-kin to claim his remains. With no family stepping…

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Hung Vu

Male · Lynn, Massachusetts
Found Aug 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

On August 1, 2024, the body of Hung Manh Vu was discovered in his apartment on North Common Street, Lynn, Massachusetts. The male individual was found by the building maintenance staff, who subsequently contacted local authorities. The identity of Hung Manh…

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Benilda Ayala

Female · Bronx, New York
Found Aug 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

On August 1, 2024, a female body was discovered in the Bronx, New York, and has since remained unclaimed. Identified as Benilda Ayala, the case has been entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) under the identifier UCP126987.…

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Gregory Davis

Male · Dallas, Texas
Found Aug 1, 2023 · 3 years ago

Gregory Joseph Davis, a male individual whose body was found on August 1, 2023, in Dallas, Texas, remains an unclaimed person as authorities continue the search for his next of kin. Mr. Davis, identified through official records, sadly passed away in the same…

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