Unclaimed Persons on December 16

Unclaimed Persons (66)

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Irene Martes

Female · Queens, New York

Found Dec 16, 2021 · 5 years ago

Irene Martes was discovered deceased on December 16, 2021, in Queens, New York. Despite extensive efforts, she remains unclaimed and unidentified. Her case, filed under the NamUs ID UCP88057, falls under the jurisdiction of the Office of Chief Medical…

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Frank Jackson

Male · Queens, New York

Found Dec 16, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 16, 2021, the body of an unidentified male, later referred to as Frank Jackson, was discovered in the borough of Queens, New York. This case has since been registered under the Namus ID UCP88058. Despite efforts by local authorities, Jackson…

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Howard Boie

Male · Birmingha, Alabama

Found Dec 16, 2011 · 15 years ago

In December of 2011, the body of a man named Howard Bruce Boie was discovered in Birmingham, Alabama. The date of discovery was December 16th, and the location was his private residence. Howard Bruce Boie's case is designated under the Namus ID: UCP2779…

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Arnulfa Robles

Female · Lawrence, Massachusetts

Found Dec 16, 2011 · 15 years ago

In December 2011, the quiet city of Lawrence, Massachusetts, became the backdrop for a mysterious case involving the unidentified remains of a female discovered on December 16th. The woman, later identified as Arnulfa Robles, was found deceased at a local…

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Jesus Figueroa

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Dec 16, 1991 · 35 years ago

On December 16, 1991, an unknown black male, later identified as Jesus Figueroa, was found deceased in the Bronx, New York. The tragic discovery occurred at 320 Beekman Avenue, where Figueroa was involved in a shootout. Despite the chaos of that day, the case…

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Cory Young

Male · Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Found Dec 16, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 16, 2021, the body of an unclaimed young male, identified in official records as Cory Ray, was found in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This case, cataloged under Namus ID: UCP87587, remains unresolved within the city's medical and legal framework.…

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Davonte Harris

Male · Columbus, Ohio

Found Dec 16, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 16, 2021, the body of an unclaimed male, later identified as Davonte Louis Harris, was discovered in a portable restroom at a public location in Columbus, Ohio. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and his case has attracted…

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Eugene Lemas

Male · Eureka, California

Found Dec 16, 2016 · 10 years ago

In an unresolved case that continues to puzzle authorities, the remains of Eugene Joseph Lemas were discovered on December 16, 2016, marking the beginning of a journey in search of answers. The Namus ID assigned to this case is UCP60510, a unique identifier…

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Leslie Green

Male · Atlanta, Georgia

Found Dec 16, 2011 · 15 years ago

Leslie Wendell Green was an unclaimed individual whose case has remained unresolved for over a decade. His body was discovered on December 16, 2011, in Atlanta, Georgia. Leslie had collapsed at a homeless shelter, which unfortunately marked the final moments…

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John Olivo

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Dec 16, 2025 · 1 year ago

The case of John Francis Olivo presents an intriguing yet somber narrative of an unclaimed individual discovered in the Bronx, New York. On December 16, 2025, the male body of Olivo was found, marking the beginning of an investigation into his identity and…

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Antonio Vega

Male · New York, New York

Found Dec 16, 2025 · 1 year ago

On December 16, 2025, the body of Antonio Vega was discovered in New York, New York. Despite efforts by local authorities, the individual remains unclaimed, prompting ongoing inquiries to resolve the circumstances surrounding Vega's status and identity. This…

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Cornelius Osullivan

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Dec 16, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 16, 2023, an unidentified male body was discovered in the Bronx, New York, initiating a case managed by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City. The individual was later assigned the Namus ID UCP113817 for tracking and investigation…

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Josefina Pizarro

Female · Bronx, New York

Found Dec 16, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 16, 2023, the unidentified body of Josefina Pizarro was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite extensive investigations and efforts to contact potential relatives or associates, the case remains unresolved, with Josefina Pizarro's remains…

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Humberto Samame

Male · Queens, New York

Found Dec 16, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 16, 2023, an unidentified male body was discovered in Queens, New York, and authorities identified him as Humberto Samame. Despite this, Humberto remains an unclaimed person, prompting an ongoing public appeal for information and someone to step…

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Alexander Sams

Male · New York, New York

Found Dec 16, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 16, 2023, the body of a male identified as Alexander Sams was discovered in New York, New York. Despite efforts to locate his family or next of kin, Alexander Sams remains an unclaimed person with no relatives coming forward to assume…

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James Jones

Male · Denver, Colorado

Found Dec 16, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 16, 2023, the deceased body of a man named James Martin Jones was discovered during a welfare check at his residence in Denver, Colorado. The case has been recorded under Namus ID UCP114153. Authorities are now in the process of locating any…

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Michael Holton

Male · Queens, New York

Found Dec 16, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 16, 2022, in Queens, New York, the remains of Michael Holton, a male individual, were discovered, marking the beginning of an extensive investigation into his unclaimed status. Identified under Namus ID: UCP98382, Holton's case has drawn…

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Shiu Lam

Male · Queens, New York

Found Dec 16, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 16, 2022, an unidentified male body was discovered in Queens, New York. The individual has been identified as Shiu Hong Lam. Despite the identification, no one has come forward to claim the body, leaving many questions surrounding his untimely…

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William Hodo

Male · Birmingham, Alabama

Found Dec 16, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 16, 2022, the body of William L. Hodo was found under circumstances that left him unclaimed, marking the beginning of a complex case handled by the Jefferson County Medical Examiners Office. Hodo's remains were discovered in Birmingham, Alabama…

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Nathaniel Franklin

Male · Brooklyn, New York

Found Dec 16, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 16, 2022, the deceased body of Nathaniel Franklin, a male from Brooklyn, New York, was discovered. This case has presented challenges, as Mr. Franklin's remains remain unclaimed despite the passage of time. Authorities have been working diligently…

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Richard Morris Jr.

Male · Stockton, California

Found Dec 16, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 16, 2022, the body of Richard Earl Morris Jr. was discovered in Stockton, California, leading to a complex and unresolved case of an unclaimed individual. His remains were taken to the San Joaquin General Hospital, where he was officially…

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Carmen Vasquez

Female · New York, New York

Found Dec 16, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 16, 2022, the body of Carmen Vasquez was discovered in New York, New York, marking the beginning of a case that remains open and unresolved. Despite efforts to identify next of kin or acquaintances who might be familiar with the deceased, Carmen…

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Glenn Glass, Jr.

Male · Birmingham, Alabama

Found Dec 16, 2022 · 4 years ago

In Birmingham, Alabama, the case of an unclaimed person, identified as Glenn Edwin Glass, Jr., has been documented by the Jefferson County Medical Examiners Office. On December 16, 2022, the body of Mr. Glass was found at Princeton Baptist Medical Center…

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Roger Urbina

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Dec 16, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 16, 2022, authorities in the Bronx, New York, discovered the body of an individual identified as Roger M. Urbina. The case, managed under the jurisdiction of the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City, remains open as Urbina was deemed…

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Reinaldo Vega

Male · Manhattan, New York

Found Dec 16, 2020 · 6 years ago

On December 16, 2020, an unidentified male body was discovered in Manhattan, New York, marking the beginning of an unsolved case that has since been designated as Reinaldo Vega by the authorities. This individual, recorded under the Namus ID UCP78003, remains…

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Douglas Jones

Male · Far Rockaway, New York

Found Dec 16, 2020 · 6 years ago

In the unclaimed person case involving Douglas Lynn Jones, a male body was discovered on December 16, 2020, in Far Rockaway, New York. The case is being handled by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City. Despite ongoing efforts, the identity of…

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Kevin Myles

Male · Manhattan, New York

Found Dec 16, 2020 · 6 years ago

On December 16, 2020, the body of an unclaimed adult male identified as Kevin Myles was discovered in Manhattan, New York. He was assigned the Namus ID: UCP78402 and has since been under the jurisdiction of the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner…

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Jerry Webber

Male · Brooklyn, New York

Found Dec 16, 2019 · 7 years ago

In December 2019, the remains of an unidentified individual were discovered in Brooklyn, New York, marking the beginning of a complex case that has yet to be resolved. The male body was found on December 16th, and despite efforts to uncover his identity, he…

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Manuel Sanchez

Male · Far Rockaway, New York

Found Dec 16, 2019 · 7 years ago

In the quiet neighborhood of Far Rockaway, New York, a poignant mystery lingers on. Discovered on December 16, 2019, was the body of Manuel Sanchez, a figure who remains unclaimed and whose life story is largely untold. Bearing the NamUs ID UCP67578, this…

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Jin Wan

Male · New York, New York

Found Dec 16, 2017 · 9 years ago

On December 16, 2017, the remains of a man identified as Jin Xiang Wan were discovered in New York, New York. Despite efforts to resolve the circumstances surrounding his death, Jin Xiang Wan remains an unclaimed person, with his case remaining open to this…

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Robert Lennon

Male · Quincy, Massachusetts

Found Dec 16, 2015 · 11 years ago

On December 16, 2015, the body of Robert P. Lennon was discovered in his residence in Quincy, Massachusetts. Despite the passage of time, Lennon's case remains unresolved, with no claims from relatives or associates regarding his remains. The absence of any…

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Clarence Davis

Male · Queens, New York

Found Dec 16, 2014 · 12 years ago

On December 16, 2014, the remains of Clarence Davis were discovered in Queens, New York. Despite significant efforts by authorities to identify and contact next of kin, his body remains unclaimed as of now. The case is registered under the NamUs ID UCP1233…

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Pandora Warner

Female · Santa Cruz, California

Found Dec 16, 2014 · 12 years ago

Pandora Jan Warner, a woman whose life intertwined with communities across California, remains an unclaimed person in a poignant case dating back to late 2014. Her journey ended on December 16, 2014, when she passed away at the Dominican Hospital in Santa…

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Jon Destefano

Male · Tacoma, Washington

Found Dec 16, 2025 · 1 year ago

Jon Dana Destefano was reported as an unclaimed individual following his death on December 16, 2025, in Tacoma, Washington. He was a male inpatient at St. Anthony Hospital at the time of his passing, and despite the circumstances being documented, no next of…

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Ann Fenelon

Female · Bronx, New York

Found Dec 16, 2025 · 1 year ago

On December 16, 2025, the remains of an unidentified woman were discovered in the Bronx, New York, a case that has since been recorded under the Namus ID: UCP154602. The Office of Chief Medical Examiner New York City, tasked with the investigation, has…

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David Spears

Male · Brooklyn, New York

Found Dec 16, 2025 · 1 year ago

On December 16, 2025, the body of a male identified as David Spears was found in Brooklyn, New York. Despite investigative efforts, David Spears remains unclaimed, leaving authorities seeking information from the public to help resolve his case. As of now…

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James Hawkins Jr.

Male · Inglewood, California

Found Dec 16, 2025 · 1 year ago

The unclaimed person case concerning James Luther Hawkins Jr., identified by Namus ID: UCP158313, unfolds with the discovery of his remains in Inglewood, California, on December 16, 2025. Born in Merced, California, Hawkins had been residing in a skilled…

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Oscar Failey

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Dec 16, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the bustling borough of the Bronx, New York, on December 16, 2024, authorities discovered an unclaimed body identified as Oscar Failey. The case, indexed under Namus ID: UCP135095, remains unresolved, leaving behind unanswered questions about Failey's life…

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Veronica Mc-connell

Female · Austin, Texas

Found Dec 16, 2024 · 2 years ago

Veronica Elizabeth McConnell was recorded in Austin, Texas, as part of an unclaimed person case entered into the NamUs database under case number 149496. The case identifies her as a deceased individual whose remains were recovered but not claimed by next of…

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Morris Gyles

Male · Indianapolis, Indiana

Found Dec 16, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 16, 2024, a call was placed to the Marion County Coroner's Office at approximately 8:23 AM, alerting them to a sensitive matter that required immediate attention. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department was on the scene of a death that had…

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Morris Gyles

Male · Indianapolis, Indiana

Found Dec 16, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 16, 2024, the tranquil morning in Indianapolis, Indiana, was interrupted when the Marion County Coroner's Office received an urgent call at approximately 8:23 AM. The office was dispatched to respond to assist the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police…

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Earl Smith

Male · Brooklyn, New York

Found Dec 16, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 16, 2023, a distressing discovery was made in Brooklyn, New York, when the body of a man was found. The individual, later identified as Earl H. Smith, remains unclaimed and the circumstances surrounding his death continue to be a matter of…

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Frank Wheeler

Male · Dallas, Texas

Found Dec 16, 2023 · 3 years ago

Frank Gregory Wheeler's unclaimed person case emerged when his body was discovered in Dallas, Texas, on December 16, 2023. The details surrounding his death point to a broader effort by local authorities to locate his next of kin or any family members who…

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Ta Duc Phuoc

Male · Honolulu, Hawaii

Found Dec 16, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 16, 2022, an unidentified male victim, later identified as Ta Duc-Phuoc, was found following a tragic pedestrian accident in Honolulu, Hawaii. The accident led to his immediate hospitalization at Queen's Medical Center, where, despite medical…

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Lacey White

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Dec 16, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 16, 2022, the body of an unidentified white male, later designated as Lacey, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite extensive efforts to uncover the man's identity, the case remains unresolved, and he continues to be listed as unclaimed…

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Brian Turner

Male · Spokane, Washington

Found Dec 16, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 16, 2022, the body of an individual identified as Brian Turner was discovered in Spokane, Washington. This case has been recorded under the NamUs ID UCP126428. Despite the passage of time, Brian Turner's remains have yet to be claimed, leading to…

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Linda Thompson

Female · Indianapolis, Indiana

Found Dec 16, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 16, 2022, the Marion County Coroner's Office received an urgent call regarding a death investigation on Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, IN. Responding promptly to dispatch, the authorities discovered the body of a 65-year-old Black female, later…

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Bernard Brueggemann

Male · San Diego, California

Found Dec 16, 2020 · 6 years ago

Bernard Anthony Brueggemann was a male individual whose life ended under distressing circumstances in San Diego, California. On December 5, 2020, he was discovered with an altered mental status at an undisclosed location. Concerned bystanders quickly called…

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