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Nicholle Torrez

Missing · age 27 · Denver, Colorado

Last seen December 15, 2006

In the days leading up to the holiday season of 2006, the life of Nicholle Torrez, a 27-year-old mother, took a devastating and mysterious turn. Residing with her mother and three children near Denver's Sloan's Lake, Nicholle was a familiar face at the Sally…

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John Duong

Male, age 21 · Oakland, California

Last seen Dec 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

John Duong, a 21-year-old male, was last seen in Oakland, California, on December 15, 2021. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a yellow and white shirt, blue jeans, and was carrying a silver bag. Duong, who is of Vietnamese descent, has black…

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Richard Webb

Male, age 68 · Charleston, West Virginia

Last seen Dec 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

Richard Webb, a 68-year-old man from Charleston, West Virginia, was reported missing on December 15, 2021. Known for his warm personality and strong connections within his community, Richard's sudden disappearance raised immediate alarms among his family and…

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Balsam Mobalel

Female, age 20 · New Britain, Connecticut

Last seen Dec 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the winter of 2021, a young woman named Balsam Mobalel vanished from her home in New Britain, Connecticut, leaving behind a community filled with concern and questions. At the time of her disappearance on December 15, 2021, she was 20 years old. Described…

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James Batten

Male, age 83 · Selma, North Carolina

Last seen Dec 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the quiet town of Selma, North Carolina, 83-year-old James Norman Batten, a man of routine and solitude, vanished from his Madison Street home in December 2021. Known to his friends and family by the nicknames 'Jimmy' or 'Moes,' Mr. Batten was a U.S. Army…

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Moises Castro

Male, age 24 · Montebello, California

Last seen Dec 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

Moises Castro, 24, was last seen on December 15, 2021, in Montebello, California. There is little detailed information available about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, but his case has been officially recorded in missing persons databases.…

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Brianna Hughes

Female, age 32 · New Kensington, Pennsylvania

Last seen Dec 15, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the winter of 2016, a 32-year-old mother of three named Brianna Jade Hughes vanished from Upper Burrell Township, Pennsylvania. On December 15th, just two weeks after being released from the Allegheny County Jail, Brianna appeared at her mother's home. She…

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Javier Cervantez - Ramirez

Male, age 30 · McAllen, Texas

Last seen Dec 15, 2016 · 10 years ago

Javier Cervantez-Ramirez, age 30, was last seen on December 15, 2016, in McAllen, Texas. According to reports, he crossed the U.S.-Mexico border on foot that day, and his family has not heard from him since. His disappearance raised concerns, as he did not…

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Juan Solorio Torres

Male, age 32 · San Bernardino County, California

Last seen Dec 15, 2016 · 10 years ago

Juan Solorio Torres, a 32-year-old Hispanic male, was last seen on December 15, 2016, in San Bernardino County, California. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as being 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing approximately 180 pounds, with brown hair…

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Mark Lyle Miller

Male, age 59 · Leeds, Alabama

Killed Dec 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

On a tragic evening in December, the life of Mark Lyle Miller, a 59-year-old male, was cut short in a devastating hit-and-run incident in Leeds, Alabama. The avid cyclist was struck by a vehicle on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, while riding on U.S. 78.…

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Larry Wayne Simpson

Male, age 37 · Rogersville, Alabama

Killed Dec 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the quiet town of Rogersville, Alabama, a dispute on a December afternoon shattered the peace and ended a life. Larry Wayne Simpson Jr., a 37-year-old man, was shot and killed on December 15, 2021, following an argument at the Elk River Village Apartments.…

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Maria Miranda

Female, age 50 · Tucson, Arizona

Killed Dec 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the winter of 2021, a domestic tragedy unfolded within a home in Tucson, Arizona, ending the life of 50-year-old Maria Miranda, a Hispanic female. On the night of December 15th, the quiet of the 3700 block of East 32nd Street was shattered by an act of…

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Darin Gonzales

Male, age 21 · Albuquerque, New Mexico

Killed Dec 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

On a cold December evening in Albuquerque, the life of a young Hispanic man, Darin Gonzales, was tragically cut short. Just 21 years old, Gonzales was inside an apartment at 3417 Aztec Rd NE on December 15, 2021, when the sound of gunfire shattered the night.…

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Iran Olguin

Male, age 45 · Farmington, New Mexico

Killed Dec 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the quiet city of Farmington, New Mexico, the life of 45-year-old Iran Brian Olguin was tragically cut short on the evening of December 15, 2021. Around 9:15 p.m., the sound of gunfire shattered the peace in the 700 block of Zuni Drive, prompting multiple…

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Roy Gaines

Male, age 66 · Las Vegas, Nevada

Killed Dec 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

A father's concern for his son's well-being tragically ended in his own death in Las Vegas, Nevada. Roy Gaines, a 66-year-old male from Mountain House, California, was found deceased on December 15, 2021, inside his son's residence. An act of parental care…

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Anthony Davis

Male, age 31 · Washington, District of Columbia

Killed Dec 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the light of a mid-morning in Northeast Washington, D.C., the life of 27-year-old Dominic Anthony Davis was tragically cut short. On January 14, 2013, in the 500 block of 57th Street Northeast, police responded to a call and found Davis unconscious and…

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Andrew Dickson

Male, age 34 · Amboy, Washington

Killed Dec 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

On the evening of December 15, 2021, a heated argument over the online video game Diablo II culminated in the tragic death of 34-year-old Andrew W. Dickson in Amboy, Washington. What began as a dispute over in-game loot between friends escalated into a fatal…

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Unidentified Remains (32)

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 55 · Near Big Fields, Arizona

Found Dec 15, 2016 · 10 years ago

Skeletal remains were located in a remote desert area near Big Fields Village on the Tohono O'Odham Nation by USBP

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 35 · Southwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Found Dec 15, 2006 · 20 years ago

The decedent is found in a vacant area in southwest philadelphia just off Lindbergh Blvd.near the airport. He is severly burned and charred that he is unrecognizable. Age and race are also difficult to determine. He may be white or asian. He has fine straight…

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Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 25 · Houston, Texas

Found Dec 15, 1991 · 35 years ago

Decedent found in cardboard box. May be Asian or Hispanic.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 65 · Cleveland, Ohio

Found Dec 15, 1986 · 40 years ago

Decedent collapsed during a meal at St. Herman's House of Hospitality. Witnessed apparent heart attack

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 60 · Bloomington, Texas

Found Dec 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

Found in a vehicle.

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Unidentified Person

Unsure · N of Ehrenberg, Arizona

Found Dec 15, 2020 · 6 years ago

Partial cranium found in the wash area of the Colorado River north of Ehrenberg

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 50 · SW of Ajo, Arizona

Found Dec 15, 2020 · 6 years ago

Individual was discovered in a remote desert area by USBP

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 37 · Starr County County, Texas

Found Dec 15, 2019 · 7 years ago

The date listed as found is the date the remains were exhumed from La Grulla Cemetery in Starr County, TX. It is unknown when or where the remains were originally found.

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Unclaimed Persons (59)

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Judy DeSimone

Female · Brooklyn, New York

Found Dec 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

The case involves the unidentified remains of a female, later identified as Judy DeSimone, whose body was discovered on December 15, 2021, in Brooklyn, New York. Despite efforts to determine the circumstances leading to her death and to locate any next of…

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Andrew Lewis

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Dec 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 15, 2021, the body of Andrew Lamont Lewis, an unclaimed person, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. The case, registered under the NamUs ID UCP87871, has been handled by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City. Despite efforts by…

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Michael Huntington

Male · Victoria, Texas

Found Dec 15, 2016 · 10 years ago

On December 15, 2016, the body of a man was discovered in Victoria, Texas, under mysterious circumstances. The individual, who carried the name Michael Jefferson Huntington, was confirmed dead on the same day. Despite efforts to trace his origins and…

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Ronald Myers

Male · Salt Lake, Utah

Found Dec 15, 2016 · 10 years ago

On December 15, 2016, law enforcement officials were alerted to a grim discovery in Salt Lake City, Utah. They found the deceased body of Ronald Lee Myers in his apartment. This case has been catalogued under NamUs ID: UCP55387, as investigators continue…

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Charles Lowe

Male · Spokane, Washington

Found Dec 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

In Spokane, Washington, an unidentified male, later determined to be Charles Lowe, was discovered on December 15, 2021. This case is documented under Namus ID: UCP95900. The Spokane community and those who knew Charles are urged to come forward with any…

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Brian Jones

Male · Austin, Texas

Found Dec 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

The case of Brian Matthew Jones, a male body discovered on December 15, 2021, in Austin, Texas, presents a poignant challenge for the authorities involved. Identified under the Namus ID UCP131541, Brian was residing at home at the time of his death. However…

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Ruby York

Female · Dallas, Texas

Found Dec 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 15, 2021, the body of Ruby Jean York was discovered in Dallas, Texas. She was pronounced deceased in the city, and her case has since been entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under the identifier UCP148035. Despite…

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Vincent Williams

Male · Atlanta, Georgia

Found Dec 15, 2011 · 15 years ago

On December 15, 2011, the body of Vincent Dwayne Williams, an unclaimed male, was discovered in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Williams, who had previously experienced homelessness, had been a long-term resident at Crestview Nursing Home, where he lived as a ward of…

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Serial Killer Victims (15)

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Edward Kurpewski

Victim of Joseph Taborsky

age 30 · New Britain, Connecticut

Killed Dec 15, 1956 · 70 years ago

On a cold December evening in 1956, the life of Edward Kurpewski, a 30-year-old White male, was tragically cut short. On December 15th, at approximately 6:00 p.m., two men, Joseph Taborsky and Arthur Culombe, pulled their Oldsmobile into Kurp's, Kurpewski's…

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Daniel Janowski

Victim of Joseph Taborsky

age 30 · Hartford, Connecticut

Killed Dec 15, 1956 · 70 years ago

On the evening of December 15, 1956, a chilling sequence of events unfolded, culminating in the tragic death of 30-year-old Daniel J. Janowski. His life was cut short during a crime spree that would later be known as the "Mad Dog killings," a series of brutal…

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Laura Lee Vickery-Clay

Victim of Ronald Gray

age 18

Killed Dec 15, 1986 · 40 years ago

Ronald Gray: The Fort Bragg Serial Killer Background Ronald Adrin Gray was a United States Army soldier who became one of the most notorious military criminals in modern American history. While stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Gray committed a series…

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Casey Mahoney

Victim of Antonio Rodriguez

age 27 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Killed Dec 15, 2010 · 16 years ago

Casey Mahoney, a 27-year-old white woman, was found dead on December 15, 2010, in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia. Her body was discovered in a trash-strewn lot along East Tusculum Street. Authorities determined that she had been strangled, and…

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Jeremiah Johnson

Victim of Zackery Cody Franklin

age 32 · New Haven, Connecticut

Killed Dec 15, 2007 · 19 years ago

In the quiet, snow-covered landscape near the entrance of East Rock Park in New Haven, Connecticut, the body of 32-year-old Jeremiah Johnson, a Black male, was discovered on December 15, 2007. A passing motorist alerted two police officers on Orange Street to…

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Darlene Trippi

Victim of Arthur John Shawcross

age 32 · Rochester, New York

Killed Dec 15, 1989 · 37 years ago

In the winter of 1989, a chilling series of events unfolded in Rochester, New York, that would culminate in the tragic death of Darlene Trippi, a 32-year-old white female. Trippi was last seen alive on December 15, 1989, near her home on Jones Park. Her…

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Susan LeMahieu

Victim of The Mad City Murderer

age 24 · Madison, Wisconsin

Killed Dec 15, 1979 · 47 years ago

In December of 1979, the city of Madison, Wisconsin, was in the grip of a series of unsolved murders that had instilled a sense of fear within the community. It was during this unsettling time that 24-year-old Susan LeMahieu, a female with cognitive…

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Alice Huling

Victim of Joseph Donald Ture

age 36 · Clearwater, Minnesota

Killed Dec 15, 1978 · 48 years ago

On December 15, 1978, 36-year-old white female Alice Huling was murdered in her home in Clearwater, Minnesota. The attack occurred in the early morning hours while she and her four children were asleep. The intruder first shot Alice in the kitchen, then…

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Nuno Filipe Gomes Loureiro

Mass murder victim of Neves Valente Claudio Manuel

age 47 · Brookline, Massachusetts

Killed Dec 15, 2025 · 1 year ago

On the evening of December 15, 2025, authorities in Brookline, Massachusetts, were dispatched to a residence on Gibbs Street following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival at the scene, law enforcement officers discovered 47-year-old Portuguese male Nuno F.G.…

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