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Unclaimed Persons on December 15

648 open cases in our database happened on December 15. Every one is a family still waiting for answers.

Unclaimed Persons (59)

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Judy DeSimone - Brooklyn, New York
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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 - Bronx, New York
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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 - Victoria, Texas
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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 - Salt Lake, Utah
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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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Franklin Dames

Male · Portland, Oregon
Found Dec 15, 2011 · 15 years ago

Franklin James Dames, a 48-year-old male, tragically became an unclaimed individual upon his death on December 15, 2011, in Portland, Oregon. With no family connections to turn to, his case remains unresolved. His story, documented under Namus ID: UCP1105…

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Anthony Bee

Male · Hawaii
Found Dec 15, 2006 · 20 years ago

The case of Anthony Paul Bee involves an unidentified male body discovered in Hawaii. The remains were found on December 15, 2006, yet they have remained unclaimed and unresolved for years. This case has been cataloged under Namus ID: UCP687, indicating its…

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David Vaughan

Male · Fullerton, California
Found Dec 15, 2006 · 20 years ago

On December 15, 2006, the body of David K. Vaughan was discovered in Fullerton, California. Despite the passage of time, Vaughan remains unclaimed, with no family or friends stepping forward to claim his remains. This has prompted investigations into his past…

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Benjamin Benitez-Carranza

Male · Washington, District of Columbia
Found Dec 15, 2006 · 20 years ago

On December 15, 2006, a tragic discovery was made in Washington, District of Columbia. The body of a male, later identified as Benjamin Benitez-Carranza, was found lying on the ground with unknown injuries. Despite efforts to ascertain the circumstances…

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Evan Evans - Reno, Nevada
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Evan Evans

Male · Reno, Nevada
Found Dec 15, 2025 · 1 year ago

Evan Evans, identified under Namus ID UCP154211, was discovered deceased on December 15, 2025, in Reno, Nevada. Local law enforcement conducted a welfare check at his residence, where they found him unresponsive. Despite investigative efforts, no next of kin…

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Evelio Gonzalez - Bronx, New York
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Evelio Gonzalez

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Dec 15, 2025 · 1 year ago

On December 15, 2025, the unidentified body of Evelio Gonzalez was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite diligent efforts by local authorities and investigators, the case remains open, and the deceased individual's personal history and connections linger…

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Howard Hill - Staten Island, New York
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Howard Hill

Male · Staten Island, New York
Found Dec 15, 2025 · 1 year ago

On December 15, 2025, the body of an unidentified male, referred to as Howard Hill, was discovered on Staten Island, New York. Despite efforts by local authorities and forensic experts, the deceased remains unclaimed as investigators continue their search for…

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Diego Lopez - Los Angeles, California
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Diego Lopez

Male · Los Angeles, California
Found Dec 15, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 15, 2024, the body of an unresponsive male, later identified as Diego Alberto Lopez, was found on a sidewalk in Los Angeles, California. Despite efforts to revive him, he was pronounced deceased at the scene. He was identified through…

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SOCORRO AGUAYO CASADO - SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico
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SOCORRO AGUAYO CASADO

Female · SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico
Found Dec 15, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 15, 2024, the body of a woman identified as Socorro Aguayo-Casado was discovered in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She was found without any vital signs, and there were no indications of foul play or violence on her body. Her case has been registered…

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Qiang Li - Monterey Park, California
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Qiang Li

Male · Monterey Park, California
Found Dec 15, 2024 · 2 years ago

Qiang Li, a male, was discovered deceased on December 15, 2024, in his residence located in Monterey Park, California. His case is recorded under NamUs ID: UCP140749. Despite efforts to locate family or next-of-kin, his identity remains unclaimed…

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David Thompson - Florence, Arizona
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David Thompson

Male · Florence, Arizona
Found Dec 15, 2023 · 3 years ago

The case involves the discovery of an unclaimed male body identified as David Charles Thompson, who was found deceased on December 15, 2023, in Florence, Arizona. Thompson was located at his residence and, according to investigations, appears to have died of…

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Larry Collins - Peace Valley, Missouri
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Larry Collins

Male · Peace Valley, Missouri
Found Dec 15, 2023 · 3 years ago

Larry Collins, identified under Namus ID UCP153787, was discovered deceased on December 15, 2023, in Peace Valley, Missouri. His remains were found inside his burned home, a circumstance that immediately raised concern and prompted a formal investigation.…

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Charles Bolden - Birmingham, Alabama
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Charles Bolden

Male · Birmingham, Alabama
Found Dec 15, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 15, 2022, the lifeless body of Charles Kennedy Bolden was discovered in Birmingham, Alabama, marking the beginning of an unresolved chapter in this unclaimed person case. Bolden, identified as a male, had passed away while receiving medical…

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Laurena Butler - Reno, Nevada
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Laurena Butler

Female · Reno, Nevada
Found Dec 15, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 15, 2022, a female body was found in Reno, Nevada, identified as Laurena L. Butler. Laurena's death took place at the Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation facility. Despite efforts to find her relatives, Laurena remains an unclaimed person…

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Carol Mouradian - Stockton, California
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Carol Mouradian

Female · Stockton, California
Found Dec 15, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 15, 2022, the body of Carol Ann Mouradian was discovered in Stockton, California. Her passing occurred at the Clearwater Healthcare Facility, though the circumstances of her death remain largely unknown. Despite efforts to uncover her history and…

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Manuel Caraballo - Bronx, New York
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Manuel Caraballo

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Dec 15, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 15, 2022, the body of Manuel Caraballo was discovered in the Bronx, New York. This unfortunate situation has resulted in an unclaimed person case, with authorities opening an investigation under the case number B-22-039425. Currently, the remains…

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Dennis Johnson - Bronx, New York
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Dennis Johnson

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Dec 15, 2020 · 6 years ago

On December 15, 2020, authorities discovered the body of an unidentified male in the Bronx, New York. After investigations, the individual was identified as Dennis Johnson. Despite knowing his identity, Johnson’s body remained unclaimed, creating a poignant…

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Otee Johnson - Atlanta, Georgia
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Otee Johnson

Male · Atlanta, Georgia
Found Dec 15, 2020 · 6 years ago

On December 15, 2020, an unidentified male known as Otee Johnson was discovered unresponsive in an extended stay motel in Atlanta, Georgia. Emergency services promptly transported him to Grady Memorial Hospital. Despite efforts to identify him, Johnson…

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Mary Marable - Dallas, Texas
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Mary Marable

Female · Dallas, Texas
Found Dec 15, 2020 · 6 years ago

On December 15, 2020, the body of a woman later identified as Mary Ida Marable was found in Dallas, Texas. Despite efforts to trace her connections, she remains an unclaimed individual, with no known next of kin located as of now. Her passing was officially…

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John Walker - Reno, Nevada
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John Walker

Male · Reno, Nevada
Found Dec 15, 2019 · 7 years ago

On December 15, 2019, a male body was discovered in Reno, Nevada, under circumstances that have left authorities seeking the rightful claimant. The individual, identified through the Namus database as UCP64655, was known by the name John Walker. His passing…

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Vivian Chisholm - Bronx, New York
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Vivian Chisholm

Female · Bronx, New York
Found Dec 15, 2018 · 8 years ago

On December 15, 2018, the body of an unclaimed individual, later identified as Vivian Chisholm, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. This case, registered under the NamUs ID UCP56663, has since been managed by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New…

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James Parker - Brooklyn, New York
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James Parker

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Dec 15, 2018 · 8 years ago

On December 15, 2018, the lifeless body of an unidentified man was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. This case, recorded under the NamUs ID UCP57008, has puzzled investigators and remained unresolved since the day of discovery. The deceased was later…

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Lee Mintz - Andover, Massachusetts
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Lee Mintz

Male · Andover, Massachusetts
Found Dec 15, 2015 · 11 years ago

On December 15, 2015, the body of Lee Mintz was discovered in his residence in Andover, Massachusetts. Despite efforts from local authorities, the identity of Lee Mintz went unclaimed, prompting an investigation into his life and circumstances leading up to…

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Sok Su Kang - Queens, New York
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Sok Su Kang

Male · Queens, New York
Found Dec 15, 2015 · 11 years ago

On December 15, 2015, the body of a male identified as Sok-Su Kang was found in Queens, New York. Despite considerable efforts to locate his next of kin or anyone who might claim a connection to him, Sok-Su Kang has remained an unclaimed person. The…

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Edward Dillon - Lowell, Massachusetts
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Edward Dillon

Male · Lowell, Massachusetts
Found Dec 15, 2014 · 12 years ago

On December 15, 2014, the male body of Edward Dillon was discovered in his residence in Lowell, Massachusetts. The circumstances surrounding his death and the length of time he may have been deceased before being found remain unclear. Despite numerous efforts…

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Saturino Gomez - Oakland, California
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Saturino Gomez

Male · Oakland, California
Found Dec 15, 1997 · 29 years ago

On December 15, 1997, in Oakland, California, the body of a male pedestrian was discovered following a tragic vehicular accident. The deceased, later identified as Saturino Gomez, was the victim of a pedestrian hit-and-run. The incident has left Mr. Gomez's…

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Jalal Tantash

Male · Fresno, California
Found Dec 15, 2024 · 2 years ago

In a case that remains unresolved, the body of Jalal Tantash was discovered unclaimed in Fresno, California, following his sudden and unexplained passing on December 15, 2024. Tantash was last observed alive by a housemate at approximately 2:00 AM when he…

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Joe Armendarez

Male · Farmers Branch, Texas
Found Dec 15, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 15, 2024, the body of Joe Cy Armendarez, a male, was discovered in Farmers Branch, Texas. He was later pronounced deceased in Dallas, Texas. Despite efforts by the authorities, his next of kin remains unlocated, leaving the case of Joe Armendarez…

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Benjamin Duvall

Male · Los Angeles, California
Found Dec 15, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 8, 2024, at 10:56 AM, Benjamin Bradford Duvall was transported to the emergency room by ambulance, reporting widespread body pain. His condition and medical needs were evaluated upon arrival, but despite efforts, his health deteriorated over the…

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John Ely

Male · Long Beach, California
Found Dec 15, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 15, 2023, John Tom Ely was found unresponsive in his room at a sober living facility located in Long Beach, California. The discovery was made by his roommate at approximately 11:20 AM, prompting an immediate call to emergency services. Despite…

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Flavio Nava Garcia

Male · Los Angeles, California
Found Dec 15, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 15, 2023, the lifeless body of Flavio Nava-Garcia was discovered on a sidewalk in Los Angeles, California. Upon examination and subsequent identification through fingerprints, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed his…

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Doranna Mouser

Female · Hersey, Michigan
Found Dec 15, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 15, 2023, in the small town of Hersey, Michigan, the body of Doranna M. Mouser was discovered, marking the beginning of an unfortunate case of an unclaimed person. Her passing led authorities to initiate procedures typically reserved for…

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Stephanie Russell

Female · Bronx, New York
Found Dec 15, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 15, 2022, the body of a female identified as Stephanie Russell was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite efforts from local authorities and investigators, she remains unclaimed as of now. The circumstances surrounding her death are managed by…

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Daniel Palmer

Male · Fairfield, Texas
Found Dec 15, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 15, 2022, the body of Daniel Ramon Palmer, an unclaimed male, was discovered in Fairfield, Texas. Daniel was tragically involved in a car accident, which resulted in his untimely passing. His identity was confirmed, but as of now, efforts are…

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Katherine Jones

Female · Los Angeles, California
Found Dec 15, 2022 · 4 years ago

Katherine Ruth Jones was found unresponsive on a sidewalk in Los Angeles, California, on December 15, 2022. Following the discovery, emergency services were promptly contacted, and the responders swiftly transported her to a nearby hospital. Despite efforts…

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Carol Mouradian

Female · Stockton, California
Found Dec 15, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 15, 2022, a female body was discovered at the Clearwater Healthcare Facility in Stockton, California. Identified as a 70-year-old woman named Carol Ann Mouradian, her case presents a poignant narrative of a life that, for reasons unknown…

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Joe Hawley

Male · Indianapolis, Indiana
Found Dec 15, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 15th, 2022, the Marion County Coroner's Office received a request from dispatch to assist the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department with a death investigation at Grand Oak Place, Indianapolis, IN 46237. The investigation concerned a…

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Otis Hilyard

Male · Tacoma, Washington
Found Dec 15, 2020 · 6 years ago

On December 15, 2020, the body of Otis Lee Hilyard, a 79-year-old male, was discovered by the nursing staff at the Tacoma Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Tacoma, Washington. Mr. Hilyard was a resident at this long-term care facility, indicating that he…

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Dorothy Johnston

Female · Meyersdale, Pennsylvania
Found Dec 15, 2019 · 7 years ago

On December 15, 2019, the body of an unclaimed woman, identified as Dorothy Johnston, was found in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania. The details surrounding her death remain a somber mystery, as she passed away at the Select Specialty Hospital without any known…

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Francisco Lujan

Male · Carson, California
Found Dec 15, 2018 · 8 years ago

In the heart of Carson, California, on December 15, 2018, a tragic discovery unveiled yet another mystery in the suburban landscape. The decomposed remains of a male were found on an embankment of the Dominguez Channel, a detail that adds to the haunting…

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