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Michael David Hart

Missing · age 35 · Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Last seen August 8, 1996

In the late spring of 1996, a sense of hope and anticipation likely accompanied 35-year-old Michael David Hart as he departed from his home in Langton, Ontario. A skilled tradesman, he ventured west, seeking employment opportunities believed to be more…

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Kiflit GHEBREMARIAM

Male, age 77 · Elk Grove, California

Last seen Aug 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

Kiflit Ghebremariam, a 77-year-old man from Elk Grove, California, was last seen on August 8, 2021, near the Stonelake neighborhood of East Taron Drive. Kiflit, who is considered "at risk" due to his age and medical condition, was wearing dark blue pants…

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Gerald Malkowski

Male, age 75 · Calumet City, Illinois

Last seen Aug 8, 2016 · 10 years ago

Gerald C. Malkowski was 75 years old when he was last seen in Calumet City, Illinois, on August 8, 2016. Public missing-person listings describe him as a white male with gray or partially gray hair and blue eyes, standing about 5 feet 8 inches tall and…

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Misael Margarito Sanchez

Male, age 16 · Snohomish, Washington

Last seen Aug 8, 2011 · 15 years ago

In the late summer of 2011, a 16-year-old boy named Misael Margarito Sanchez vanished from Snohomish, Washington. He was last seen on August 8th of that year. At the time of his disappearance, Misael was described as a Hispanic male with black hair and brown…

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Joseph Murph

Male, age 53 · Brooklyn, New York

Last seen Aug 8, 2001 · 25 years ago

In the late summer of 2001, a 53-year-old man named Joseph Murph vanished from his neighborhood of Crown Heights in Brooklyn, New York. He was last seen on August 8th of that year. At the time of his disappearance, Joseph was described as a Black male…

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Gloria King

Female, age 42 · Albuquerque, New Mexico

Last seen Aug 8, 1996 · 30 years ago

In the late summer of 1996, 42-year-old Gloria Jean King, a mother of several children, vanished without a trace, leaving her family heartbroken and searching for answers that have yet to come. On August 8th of that year, Gloria was in Albuquerque, New…

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Melissa Collins

Female, age 17 · Akron, Ohio

Last seen Aug 8, 1991 · 35 years ago

In the late afternoon of a summer day in Akron, Ohio, 17-year-old Melissa Ann Collins and her infant daughter, Jasmine, were dropped off at their apartment on Westwood Avenue by Melissa's mother. Earlier that day, August 8, 1991, they had been out together…

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Jasmine Collins

Female · Akron, Ohio

Last seen Aug 8, 1991 · 35 years ago

In the summer of 1991, in Akron, Ohio, a young mother and her infant daughter seemingly vanished without a trace. Seventeen-year-old Melissa Collins and her seven-month-old daughter, Jasmine, were last seen on the evening of August 8, 1991. Earlier that day…

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Patricia Hertell

Female, age 39 · Suisun Bay, California

Last seen Aug 8, 1981 · 45 years ago

Patricia Hertell, age 39, disappeared on August 8, 1981, after departing from the Martinez Marina in California for a fishing trip with William Hartenstien. The pair were headed to Suisun Bay. Their boat was later discovered by a fisherman on August 11, 1981…

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Deandre Keon Howard

Male, age 37 · Birmingham, Alabama

Killed Aug 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the early morning hours of Sunday, August 8, 2021, a dispute outside a Birmingham, Alabama, gentlemen's club escalated to fatal violence, claiming the life of 37-year-old Deandre Keon Howard. The incident occurred at the Empire Gentleman's Club located on…

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LeBriel Davis

Male, age 15 · Birmingham, Alabama

Killed Aug 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the late hours of a Sunday evening in Birmingham, Alabama, the life of 15-year-old Le'Breil Shamar Davis was tragically cut short. On August 8, 2021, the young Black male was fatally wounded in a shooting that occurred around 11:05 p.m. in the 700 block of…

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LeBreil Davis

Male, age 15 · Birmingham, Alabama

Killed Aug 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

On a warm summer evening in Birmingham, Alabama, the life of a young man was tragically cut short. LeBreil Shamar Davis, a 15-year-old Black male, was fatally shot on the night of August 8, 2021. The incident occurred at approximately 11:05 p.m. in the 700…

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Arthur Serrano Parra

Male, age 47 · Phoenix, Arizona

Killed Aug 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the summer of 2021, the life of 47-year-old Arthur Serrano Parra, a Hispanic male, was cut short in an act of gun violence in Phoenix, Arizona. On the evening of Sunday, August 8th, Parra was discovered inside a vehicle, having sustained a fatal gunshot…

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Bob Yen-Ho Chen

Male, age 31 · Tempe, Arizona

Killed Aug 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

Bob Yen-Ho Chen, a 31-year-old Asian male, was a prominent swimming coach in the Phoenix area, leading Chandler High School’s swim team and the Rio Salado Swim Club and coaching athletes who reached the U.S. Olympic Trials. Born in Taipei and later raised in…

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Juan Bautista Garcia

Male, age 17 · Hartford, Connecticut

Killed Aug 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

On the afternoon of August 8, 2021, a promising young Hispanic male's life was cut tragically short on Martin Street in Hartford, Connecticut. Seventeen-year-old Juan Bautista Garcia, an up-and-coming rapper known by his stage name "YNT Juan," was discovered…

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Tyishoun Matheney

Male, age 27 · Hamden, Connecticut

Killed Aug 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the early moments of August 8, 2021, a verbal dispute at the intersection of Goodrich and Butler streets in Hamden, Connecticut, escalated into fatal violence. Shortly after midnight, 27-year-old Tyishoun Matheney, a male resident of New Haven, was shot…

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Stephanie Marie Weis

Female, age 30 · Kingwood, West Virginia

Killed Aug 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

On a summer day in August 2021, the life of 30-year-old Stephanie Marie Weis, a White female from Kingwood, West Virginia, was tragically cut short. On August 8th, she was fatally shot in a residence on Pleasantdale Road. The circumstances of her death would…

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Unidentified Remains (40)

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 35 · La Havana, Texas

Found Aug 8, 2016 · 10 years ago

Decedent was found unresponsive and was pronounced at 6:26 p.m

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 44 · Topawa Village, Arizona

Found Aug 8, 2006 · 20 years ago

Skeletal remains found by a cowboy in desert on the Tohono O'odham Nation.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 35 · Tillamook, Oregon

Found Aug 8, 1991 · 35 years ago

The body of a VERY tall (6'5"), red-haired male was discovered washed on the shore of Cape Lookout State Park on the evening of August 8, 1991. This individual had distinctive "mutton-chop" sideburns, and a distinctive scar on his right chin. Please see both…

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 60 · Brooklyn, New York

Found Aug 8, 1991 · 35 years ago

Unknown black male witnessed to collapse at the Borough Hall/Court Street Subway station (exact platforn unknown). Taken to Long Island College Hospital, where he was pronounced.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 30 · Houston, Texas

Found Aug 8, 1981 · 45 years ago

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 30 · Stockton, California

Found Aug 8, 1981 · 45 years ago

This male, Asian was found deceased on August 8, 1981 in Stockton, California. He appears to be approximately 20-25 years old and was the victim of foul play.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 30 · Woodland, New Jersey

Found Aug 8, 1971 · 55 years ago

Found in Mt. Misery, Lebanon State Forest, Woodlane Township, Burlington County.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 59 · San Bernardino, California

Found Aug 8, 2023 · 3 years ago

On 08/08/2023, an unidentified adult male was found submerged in water in flood control basin in San Bernardino. Hikers were walking in the area and saw a male face down in the water. He did not respond to their calls to him. San Bernardino Police Officers…

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Jessalie Williams

Female · Queens, New York

Found Aug 8, 2016 · 10 years ago

On August 8, 2016, the body of Jessalie E. Williams, a female, was discovered in Queens, New York, presenting a poignant case that remains unclaimed. Despite efforts to identify next of kin and trace her connections, Jessalie E. Williams remains without…

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Robert Meseravage

Male · Minersville, Pennsylvania

Found Aug 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

Robert Meseravage was found deceased on August 8, 2021, at his residence in Minersville, Pennsylvania. Despite the efforts of local authorities and the Schuylkill County Coroner's Office, no next of kin has come forward to claim his cremains. This tragic…

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Robert Anderson

Male · Fayetteville, Arkansas

Found Aug 8, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the heart of Fayetteville, Arkansas, on August 8, 2016, the body of an individual later identified as Robert Leroy Anderson was discovered. The discovery was made by maintenance personnel who happened upon the scene. Anderson, an unclaimed person, left…

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William Lee

Male · Wapato, Washington

Found Aug 8, 2011 · 15 years ago

On August 8, 2011, the body of an individual identified as William Lee Male was discovered in Wapato, a small city located in Yakima County, Washington. The case, which remains unresolved, is cataloged under the Namus ID UCP66014. Evidence indicates that the…

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Robert Hilderbrandt

Male · Richmond Hill, New York

Found Aug 8, 2026 · this year

On August 8, 2026, the remains of a male, identified as Robert Hilderbrandt, were discovered in Richmond Hill, New York. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and no claim has been made by relatives or acquaintances to take responsibility…

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Roberto Acevedo Francia

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Aug 8, 2026 · this year

In the Bronx, New York, on August 8, 2026, the remains of a male, identified as Roberto Acevedo Francia, were discovered. Despite the passage of time, this case remains unresolved, leaving Francia's story untold and his identity not claimed by any known…

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Jose Rivera Rivera

Male · San Juan, Puerto Rico

Found Aug 8, 2025 · 1 year ago

On August 8, 2025, the body of Jose A. Rivera Rivera, a male individual, was discovered in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He was found with no vital signs near Plaza del Mercado in the Santurce district, a busy area known for its marketplace and surrounding community…

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Ramon Casares

Male · New York, New York

Found Aug 8, 2025 · 1 year ago

The case of the unclaimed individual identified as Ramon Casares involves a male body that was discovered on August 8, 2025, in New York, New York. This case remains unresolved, with the individual yet to be claimed by any family member or acquaintance. The…

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Serial Killer Victims (8)

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Alden Davis

Victim of Jane Toppan

age 64 · Massachusetts

Killed Aug 8, 1901 · 125 years ago

Jane Toppan: The Poisoning Nurse Known as “Jolly Jane” Early Life Jane Toppan was an American nurse and serial poisoner who murdered patients, employers, friends, relatives, and members of families who trusted her with their care. Born Honora Kelley in…

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Jedediah Harr

Victim of Quincy Jovan Allen

age 22 · Columbia, South Carolina

Killed Aug 8, 2002 · 24 years ago

In the summer of 2002, the life of 22-year-old Jedediah Fitz Gerald Harr was tragically cut short in Columbia, South Carolina. On the evening of August 8th, an argument broke out in the parking lot of a Texas Roadhouse restaurant. The dispute involved Quincy…

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Lily Summers

Victim of Dellmus Charles Colvin

age 45 · Toledo, Ohio

Killed Aug 8, 2002 · 24 years ago

Lily Summers, a 43-year-old woman, was found deceased on April 8, 2002, in a tractor-trailer behind a business. She was one of several victims of Dellmus Charles Colvin, a former long-haul trucker and convicted serial killer. Colvin confessed to murdering…

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Gregorio Ramirez

Victim of Franklin Dewayne Alix

age 41 · Houston, Texas

Killed Aug 8, 1997 · 29 years ago

On August 8, 1997, 41-year-old Hispanic male Gregorio Ramirez was fatally shot during an attempted robbery in an apartment parking lot in Houston, Texas. His widow later identified the assailant as Franklin DeWayne Alix, an African-American male born on…

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Diana Rebollar

Victim of Anthony Allen Shore

age 9 · Houston, Texas

Killed Aug 8, 1994 · 32 years ago

In August 1994, 9-year-old Hispanic female Diana Rebollar was abducted and murdered in Houston, Texas. She had been walking home from a nearby convenience store, just a short distance from her residence, when she was kidnapped. Her disappearance sent…

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Bobbie Ann Fields-Wilson

Victim of Samuel Little

age 37 · Lubbock, Texas

Killed Aug 8, 1993 · 33 years ago

Bobbie Ann Fields-Wilson, a 37-year-old Black woman, was found dead on August 8, 1993, in Lubbock, Texas. Her body was discovered near Keele Avenue by a passerby, and authorities determined that she had been beaten to death before being dumped in the field.…

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Elyas Abowath

Victim of Richard Ramirez

age 31 · Diamond-bar, California

Killed Aug 8, 1985 · 41 years ago

Elyas Yakub Abowath, aged 36, tragically lost his life on August 8, 1985, in Diamond Bar, California. Elyas was a victim of the notorious serial killer Richard Ramirez, also known as "The Night Stalker." On that fateful night, Ramirez broke into the Abowath…

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William Tinnell

Victim of Wayne Donald Horton

Las Vegas, Nevada

Killed Aug 8, 1975 · 51 years ago

On a summer evening in Las Vegas, on August 08, 1975, a cab driver named William Tinnell, a Caucasian male, met a tragic end. His life was cut short by a man named Wayne Donald Horton. Tinnell was on his knees, pleading for his life, but his pleas were met…

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