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Jose Fierro

Missing · age 22 · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Last seen December 19, 1996

In the winter of 1996, a young man named Jose Zarasoza Fierro vanished from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, leaving behind a void of information and a family searching for answers. He was 22 years old at the time of his disappearance on December 19, 1996. Known to…

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Oscar Herrera

Male, age 20 · Chaparral, New Mexico

Last seen Dec 19, 2021 · 5 years ago

On the evening of December 19, 2021, 20-year-old Oscar Herrera was seen for the last time as he left his residence in the community of Chaparral, New Mexico. Following his departure, a concerning silence fell over his usual lines of communication. His family…

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Timothy Kizito

Male, age 56 · Los Angeles, California

Last seen Dec 19, 2021 · 5 years ago

Timothy Ssewamala Kizito, a 56-year-old man, went missing on December 19, 2021, in Los Angeles, California. He had traveled to Los Angeles from Uganda on December 17 to meet a friend, but he lost contact with his family just two days later. Timothy missed his…

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Daniel Isidro Frias De Los Santos

Male, age 20 · Bronx, New York

Last seen Dec 19, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the Bronx, New York, a young man's cheerful plan to meet with friends culminated in a mystery that has endured for years. On December 19, 2016, 20-year-old Daniel Isidro Frias De Los Santos left his apartment and vanished without a trace. At the time of…

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Troy Burnett

Male, age 47 · Jeffersonville, Georgia

Last seen Dec 19, 2011 · 15 years ago

In the small town of Jeffersonville, Georgia, a sense of unease settled over the community in the winter of 2011. Troy Donovan Burnett, a 47-year-old man known to his family and friends, vanished without a trace, leaving behind a void of information and a…

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Miriam Giron

Female, age 15 · Madera, California

Last seen Dec 19, 2011 · 15 years ago

Miriam Giron, a 15-year-old girl, was last seen on December 19, 2011, in Madera, California. At the time of her disappearance, Miriam was described as a Hispanic female with brown hair and brown eyes. She stood approximately 5 feet tall and weighed around 120…

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Tammy Myers-Esquivel

Female, age 28 · Spring, Texas

Last seen Dec 19, 2006 · 20 years ago

Tammy Myers-Esquivel, a 28-year-old mother of three, disappeared on December 19, 2006, from her home in Spring, Texas. At the time, she was living with her boyfriend, William Greer, after having left her husband. Myers had been working as an exotic dancer…

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Rosetta Brayboy

Female, age 38 · Buford, Georgia

Last seen Dec 19, 2001 · 25 years ago

In the winter of 2001, 38-year-old Rosetta Brayboy, who also went by the names Rosella or Rose Zella, vanished from her home in Buford, Georgia. The last time anyone is known to have had contact with her was on December 19, 2001, when she made a phone call.…

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Anthony Fox

Male, age 53 · Ventura, California

Last seen Dec 19, 2001 · 25 years ago

Anthony Vivien Fox, a 53-year-old businessman, was last seen on December 19, 2001, in Ventura County, California. At the time of his disappearance, Fox was involved in a lawsuit against his business partner, actor Johnny Depp, and several others over…

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Adam Williams

Male, age 19 · Gilbert, Arizona

Killed Dec 19, 2021 · 5 years ago

In a quiet neighborhood in Mesa, Arizona, the life of 19-year-old Adam Boone Williams, a white male, was tragically cut short on December 19, 2021. A graduate of Gilbert High School in 2020, Adam was an accomplished swimmer and had plans to attend Chandler…

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Delores Louise Smith

Female, age 27 · Laveen, Arizona

Killed Dec 19, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the quiet community of Laveen, Arizona, the life of 27-year-old Delores Louise Smith was tragically cut short on December 19, 2021. A mother of two, an 8-year-old daughter and a 6-year-old son, Delores was remembered by her family for her big smile…

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Laquavis Thomas

Male, age 20 · Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Killed Dec 19, 2021 · 5 years ago

In a quiet area near Wilbur West Road and Bayou Bartholomew in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, a group of hunters made a tragic discovery on December 19, 2021. They found the body of a man who had been shot and was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim was later…

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Daquan Taeshawn James Turner

Male, age 27 · Portland, Oregon

Killed Dec 19, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the early morning hours of December 19, 2021, a dispute outside a bar in Portland, Oregon, tragically ended the life of 27-year-old Daquan Taeshawn James Turner. The Black / African American man was fatally shot in the Mt. Scott-Arleta neighborhood, a…

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Jesse Castellano

Male, age 29 · Albuquerque, New Mexico

Killed Dec 19, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 20, 2021, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a tragic incident resulted in the death of Jesse Castellano. The event occurred at the intersection of 60th St. and Churchill Rd. The perpetrator identified in this case is Miguel Gomez, a 29-year-old…

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Wesley Rosander

Male, age 54 · Denver, Colorado

Killed Dec 19, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the early morning hours of a Sunday in Denver, Colorado, a 54-year-old attorney named Wesley Rosander was at work when he received an alert that his truck was being stolen. Having been the victim of vehicle theft once before, Rosander had installed a…

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Jahmal Rayshaun Rogers

Male, age 39 · Las Vegas, Nevada

Killed Dec 19, 2021 · 5 years ago

Jahmal Rayshaun Rogers, a 39-year-old Black / African American man, died on December 19, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada, following a domestic dispute that ended in gunfire. The incident occurred on a Sunday evening at approximately 10:05 p.m. in an apartment…

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William Jennings Conry

Male, age 28 · Washington, District of Columbia

Killed Dec 19, 2021 · 5 years ago

William Jennings Conry, a 28-year-old White man, was shot and killed in Washington, D.C. on the night of Sunday, December 19, 2021. The incident occurred at approximately 10:53 p.m. in the Parkview neighborhood, where officers responded to reports of a…

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Unidentified Remains (30)

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 40 · Ajo, Arizona

Found Dec 19, 2016 · 10 years ago

Skeletal remains discovered by hikers in a remote desert area approximately 15 miles west of Ajo, Arizona on 12/18/2016 (USBP). This individual had previously reported their name as 'Antonio Velasco Rojas' to law enforcement. This name has not been verified.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 28 · Robles Junction, Arizona

Found Dec 19, 2006 · 20 years ago

Cranium purportedly found in the desert near Robles Junction, AZ, then transported and left in Los Angeles, CA. Mandible later recovered in 2008 near Sierrita Mountain and Diamond Bell Ranch Roads and re-associated via DNA comparison in 2020.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 80 · New York, New York

Found Dec 19, 2001 · 25 years ago

Unknown male found decomposed in apartment at above location. Tentative ID: D. Ryan. Neighbors did not know or see the resident of the apartment, he was a recluse. No known next of kin.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 22 · Atlantic City, New Jersey

Found Dec 19, 2006 · 20 years ago

Partial remains found by a fisherman on the beach near Central Pier in Atlantic City, NJ.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 40 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Found Dec 19, 1981 · 45 years ago

Was found unconscious on highway by off-duty police officer near Presbyterian Hospital on 12/19/1981. He was resuscitated, incubated, and placed on life support. He was negative for drugs and had a high EtOH level when admitted. He experienced seizures, GI…

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Unidentified Female

Female · Cibola County County, New Mexico

Found Dec 19, 1981 · 45 years ago

Skeletal remains were found by a hunter in a small rock cave 7.7 miles out of Lobo Canyon

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Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 89 · Tucson, Arizona

Found Dec 19, 2023 · 3 years ago

Apparent transient woman found down near local business. She was transported to a nearby hospital then died. Fingerprint matches to "Stacey Ann Newbaum" and also to "Mary Olsen" with true name currently unknown. The name "William F Willams" was also used (see…

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 48 · Louisville, Kentucky

Found Dec 19, 2020 · 6 years ago

subtotal skeletal remains recovered in woods by passerby walking his dog. Area appears to be near a homeless camp.

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Unclaimed Persons (69)

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Jean Adrien

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Dec 19, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 19, 2021, an unidentified male body was discovered in the Bronx, New York. The case has been assigned the Namus ID UCP87911. Despite efforts to identify the individual and contact potential next of kin, the man remains unclaimed. The local…

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Rosemary Smith

Female · Queens, New York

Found Dec 19, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 19, 2021, the body of Rosemary Smith, an unclaimed individual, was discovered in Queens, New York. The Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City has been handling the case, which is registered under Namus ID: UCP88521 and Agency Case…

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Charles Turrentine

Male · Steelville, Missouri

Found Dec 19, 2021 · 5 years ago

Charles Richard Turrentine, an unclaimed individual, was found deceased in his residence on December 19, 2021, in Steelville, Missouri. His body was discovered by a neighbor, marking a somber end to his story. Despite efforts to locate next of kin or loved…

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Richard Lewter

Male · Brooklyn, New York

Found Dec 19, 2016 · 10 years ago

On December 19, 2016, a male body was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. The deceased individual was identified as Richard Lewter. Despite efforts to trace relatives or friends, Richard Lewter remains an unclaimed person, with no one having come forward to…

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Joseph McGoldrick

Male · Knoxville, Tennessee

Found Dec 19, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 19, 2021, authorities discovered the body of a male individual identified as Joseph Norman McGoldrick in Knoxville, Tennessee. Despite efforts to locate any relatives or next of kin, no connections have been established, rendering the case…

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Donald Svenson

Male · Tacoma, Washington

Found Dec 19, 2021 · 5 years ago

In December of 2021, the body of a 47-year-old male named Donald Edward Svenson was discovered in Tacoma, Washington. Despite efforts by the authorities, particularly the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office, no family members or friends have come forward…

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Carol Canter

Female · Puyallup, Washington

Found Dec 19, 2016 · 10 years ago

On December 19, 2016, the body of a 62-year-old woman, identified as Carol Mae Canter, was discovered in her residence in Puyallup, Washington. According to the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, Ms. Canter died of natural causes. Despite a thorough…

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Frederick Howze

Male · Youngstown, Ohio

Found Dec 19, 2016 · 10 years ago

In December 2016, the quiet town of Youngstown, Ohio, became the center of a mysterious and somber case when the body of an unclaimed person was discovered. The deceased, identified as Frederick Howze, was found on December 19, 2016. Despite the passage of…

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Serial Killer Victims (7)

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Francis Wayne Alexander

Victim of John Wayne Gacy

age 21 · Chicago, Illinois

Killed Dec 19, 1976 · 50 years ago

Caucasian male Francis Wayne Alexander, age 21, came to Chicago after time in North Carolina and New York, newly divorced and looking to start over. Records show a final traffic ticket in early January 1976, then his trail fades as he drifted through…

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Johnny Joe Coxie

Victim of Todd Christopher Kohlhepp

age 29 · Woodruff, South Carolina

Killed Dec 19, 2015 · 11 years ago

In late 2015, the life of 29-year-old Johnny Joe Coxie came to a brutal and tragic end in Woodruff, South Carolina. He and his wife, Meagan Leigh McCraw Coxie, disappeared in December after Meagan's mother bonded her out of jail with the promise of a job.…

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Nicole L. Williams

Victim of Paul Durousseau

age 18 · Jacksonville, Florida

Killed Dec 19, 2002 · 24 years ago

Nicole L. Williams, an 18-year-old African American woman, tragically lost her life on December 19, 2002, in Jacksonville, Florida. Her body was discovered wrapped in a light blue blanket in a ditch on Soutel Drive. The circumstances surrounding her death…

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Carmeline Hibbs

Victim of Lorenzo Jerome Gilyard

age 30 · Kansas City, Missouri

Killed Dec 19, 1987 · 39 years ago

In the winter of 1987, the body of a 30-year-old White female named Carmeline Renee Hibbs was discovered in a parking lot in Kansas City, Missouri. On the cold night of December 19, a motorist spotted her in a lot located on Broadway. She had been strangled…

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Rose Jackson

Victim of Jerry Lee Little

age 60 · St. Louis, Missouri

Killed Dec 19, 1985 · 41 years ago

Rose Jackson, a 60-year-old woman, was killed in St. Louis, Missouri on December 19, 1985, in a crime that at the time left more questions than answers about who had been inside her home and why they wanted her dead. In later accounts of the case, her death…

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Steven Agan

Victim of Larry William Eyler

age 23 · Newport, Indiana

Killed Dec 19, 1982 · 44 years ago

In the winter of 1982, the life of 23-year-old Steven Ray Agan was tragically cut short, a chilling chapter in the deadly rampage of a notorious serial killer. On December 19th of that year, Agan was abducted in Terre Haute, Indiana, marking the beginning of…

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Nisie Gail McElrath

Victim of Daniel Lee Siebert

age 23 · Alabama||California||Nevada||New Jersey

Killed Dec 19, 1985 · 41 years ago

Daniel Lee Siebert: A Multistate Serial Killer Background and Escalation Daniel Lee Siebert was an American serial killer whose known crimes stretched from the late 1970s through 1986 and crossed several states, including Nevada, California, Alabama and New…

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Mass Murder Victims (9)

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Hal Bruce Bierlein

Mass murder victim of Arturo Torres

Male, age 51 · Orange, California

Killed Dec 19, 1997 · 29 years ago

Hal Bierlein, aged 51, tragically lost his life on December 19, 1997, in Orange, California, during a violent incident at a state transportation maintenance yard. Bierlein was one of four victims in a shooting spree carried out by Arturo Reyes Torres, a…

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Mass Murder Victim

Wayne Allen Bowers

Mass murder victim of Arturo Torres

Male, age 43 · Orange, California

Killed Dec 19, 1997 · 29 years ago

Wayne Bowers, aged 43, tragically lost his life on December 18, 1997, in a horrific shooting spree at a Caltrans maintenance yard in Orange, California. The perpetrator, Arturo Reyes Torres, a former Caltrans employee, embarked on a vengeful rampage after…

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Michael James Kelley

Mass murder victim of Arturo Torres

Male, age 49 · Orange, California

Killed Dec 19, 1997 · 29 years ago

Michael Kelley, aged 49, tragically lost his life on December 19, 1997, in Orange, California. The incident occurred during a shooting at a CalTrans yard, where Kelley was one of the four employees killed by Arturo Torres. The shooting was a shocking event…

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Paul White

Mass murder victim of Arturo Torres

Male, age 40 · Orange, California

Killed Dec 19, 1997 · 29 years ago

On December 18, 1997 a mass shooting erupted at the California Department of Transportation Batavia Street maintenance yard in Orange, California. Among the four Caltrans workers killed was Paul White, a male, age 40, from Orange, CA. The attack began around…

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Kwong Bae

Mass murder victim of Michael Vernon

Female, age 41 · Bronx, New York

Killed Dec 19, 1995 · 31 years ago

On a snowy Tuesday just before the Christmas of 1995, a tragic event unfolded at the Little Chester Shoe Store in the Bronx, forever altering the lives of many. Kyong Bae, a 41-year-old woman, was at the store with her husband, the owner, celebrating their…

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Mass Murder Victim

Maria Carrasquillo

Mass murder victim of Michael Vernon

Female, age 38 · Bronx, New York

Killed Dec 19, 1995 · 31 years ago

On December 19, 1995, the holiday rush was building in the Pelham Parkway section of the Bronx, where Little Chester Shoes sat busy on White Plains Road near the Bronx Zoo. Inside, Maria Carrasquillo, a 38-year-old woman, was shopping with her two sons when…

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Mass Murder Victim

Rafael Gonzalez

Mass murder victim of Michael Vernon

Male, age 12 · Bronx, New York

Killed Dec 19, 1995 · 31 years ago

It was just six days before Christmas in 1995 when a festive shopping trip turned into a scene of unimaginable horror. Twelve-year-old Rafael Gonzalez was at the Little Chester Shoes store in the Bronx with his mother, Maria Carrasquillo, 38, and his…

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Ricardo Gonzalez

Mass murder victim of Michael Vernon

Male, age 13 · Bronx, New York

Killed Dec 19, 1995 · 31 years ago

On a tragic day in the Bronx, a horrific act of violence cut short the life of 14-year-old Ricky Gonzales. The Hispanic male was inside the Little Chester Shoe Store on December 19, 1995, with his mother, Maria Carrasquillo, and his 12-year-old brother…

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