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Unidentified Remains on December 1

799 open cases in our database happened on December 1. Every one is a family still waiting for answers.

Unidentified Remains (45)

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Unidentified Male - Why, Arizona
Unidentified15th anniversary

Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 50 · Why, Arizona
Found Dec 1, 2011 · 15 years ago

Partial skeletal remains found in the desert near Ajo, Arizona. No personal items or identification were found with the remains.

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Unidentified Male - New York, New York
Unidentified20th anniversary

Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 35 · New York, New York
Found Dec 1, 2006 · 20 years ago

Skeletal remains found by Amtrak workers under structure of the Henry Hudson Parkway.

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Unidentified Male - Sil Nakya vicinity, Arizona
Unidentified25th anniversary

Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 40 · Sil Nakya vicinity, Arizona
Found Dec 1, 2001 · 25 years ago

Hunter found skeletal elements in remote desert area within the Tohono O'odham Reservation.

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Unidentified Male - Houston, Texas
Unidentified25th anniversary

Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 50 · Houston, Texas
Found Dec 1, 2001 · 25 years ago

The decedent was found floating in the bayou by a tug boat operator. Decedent is most likely White or Hispanic.

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Unidentified Male - Bossier Parish County, Louisiana
Unidentified40th anniversary

Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 50 · Bossier Parish County, Louisiana
Found Dec 1, 1986 · 40 years ago

from Bossier Pathology Center

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Unidentified Male - Flagstaff, Arizona
Unidentified50th anniversary

Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 40 · Flagstaff, Arizona
Found Dec 1, 1976 · 50 years ago

Found hanging from a tree

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Unidentified10th anniversary

Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 44 · Brooks County County, Texas
Found Dec 1, 2016 · 10 years ago

Decedent is believed to be an undocumented migrant who died while attempting to cross the border between Mexico and the United States.

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Unidentified25th anniversary

Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 30 · Ocotillo, California
Found Dec 1, 2001 · 25 years ago

located in open desert

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Unidentified30th anniversary

Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 41 · Newark, New Jersey
Found Dec 1, 1996 · 30 years ago

Known to be homeless. Found outside in Newark, New Jersey..

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Unidentified35th anniversary

Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 70 · City of St. Louis, Missouri
Found Dec 1, 1991 · 35 years ago

Found in Mississippi River. Advanced decomposition. Facial features unable to be determined. No jewelry, scars, or other identifying features noted.

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Unidentified40th anniversary

Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 29 · New Vrindiban, West Virginia
Found Dec 1, 1986 · 40 years ago

decedent was recovered from the Hare Krishna Commune

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Unidentified45th anniversary

Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 73 · Los Angeles County County, California
Found Dec 1, 1981 · 45 years ago

On 11/30/1981 the decedent was found unresponsive in a hallway at a local hotel. 9-1-1 called and she was transported to a local hospital where she remained until her death on 12/01/1981.

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Unidentified45th anniversary

Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 40 · Mariana, Arkansas
Found Dec 1, 1981 · 45 years ago

The only parts found is a skull and both halves of the pelvic bones and it is unknown at this time, due to limited information from the case file, where these remains were found.

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Unidentified55th anniversary

Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 65 · Earp, California
Found Dec 1, 1971 · 55 years ago

John Doe #13-71 is believed to be a transient. He was found dead near railroad tracks in a remote desert town. No fingerprints or dental X-rays were obtained prior to burial. No photos appear to have been taken during autopsy. Body will eventually be exhumed…

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Unidentified75th anniversary

Unidentified Female

Female · Richmond, Virginia
Found Dec 1, 1951 · 75 years ago

Found wrapped in a paper bag in an alley

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Unidentified Male - Los Angeles, California
Unidentified

Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 60 · Los Angeles, California
Found Dec 1, 2022 · 4 years ago

The decedent was the victim of a auto vs. pedestrian hit and run traffic collision at the Mission Road onramp to the southbound I-5/eastbound I-10 freeways on the early morning of 12/1/2022. The decedent was a transient in the area for several months prior to…

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Unidentified Male - Queens, New York
Unidentified

Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 70 · Queens, New York
Found Dec 1, 2020 · 6 years ago

Individual was found unresponsive and brought to the emergency room in 2020 (unknown date). He never regained consciousness and then died on August 16, 2023.

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Unidentified Male - northwest of Lukeville, Arizona
Unidentified

Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 50 · northwest of Lukeville, Arizona
Found Dec 1, 2018 · 8 years ago

Individual was discovered in a remote desert wash (USBP). Recent information that this individual previously gave the name 'Alejandro Lopez Espinoza' and 'Danilo Camacho Espinoza' to authorities along with various similar aliases.

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Unidentified Male - Belle Chasse, Louisiana
Unidentified

Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 40 · Belle Chasse, Louisiana
Found Dec 1, 2018 · 8 years ago

Remains located by passing motor vessel near Mile Marker 83 in Mississippi River recovered in Belle Chasse, LA

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Unidentified Male - Pima County County, Arizona
Unidentified

Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 50 · Pima County County, Arizona
Found Dec 1, 2010 · 16 years ago

Skeletal remains found by Border Patrol in the desert area near the village of Kupk, on the Tohono O'odham Reservation. On 17 April 2013 a DNA CODIS hit was made to Jose Pedro Arroyo. This name is currently not confirmed.

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Unidentified Male - New York, New York
Unidentified

Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 60 · New York, New York
Found Dec 1, 2007 · 19 years ago

Unknown male found unresponsive on a bus from Atlantic City when it reached the drop-off point at Bayard and Bowery Streets. Possible name of Jung Tai Chang, but this name has not been verified and next of kin has not been located.

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Unidentified Male - Henderson, Nevada
Unidentified

Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 50 · Henderson, Nevada
Found Dec 1, 2003 · 23 years ago

The decedent was found at the Lake Mead Recreational area approximately 200 feet from the shoreline of Hemen Way Fishing Point.

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Unidentified Male - Staten Island, New York
Unidentified

Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 65 · Staten Island, New York
Found Dec 1, 1997 · 29 years ago

Skeletonized remains found in plastic bags at the above location.

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Unidentified Male - near Kingman, Arizona
Unidentified

Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 45 · near Kingman, Arizona
Found Dec 1, 1979 · 47 years ago

Incomplete skeletal remains found in shallow grave near highway

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Unidentified Male - Pima County County, Arizona
Unidentified

Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 45 · Pima County County, Arizona
Found Dec 1, 1972 · 54 years ago

Decomposed and skeletal partial remains. Bus ticket from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico in pants pocket.

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Unidentified Female - Laurel, Maryland
Unidentified

Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 25 · Laurel, Maryland
Found Dec 1, 1972 · 54 years ago

Subject found in wooded area.

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Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 28 · Santa Teresa, New Mexico
Found Dec 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

BSAR found remains while patrolling.

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Unidentified

Unidentified Male

Male · Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Found Dec 1, 2023 · 3 years ago

Decomposed remains located.

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Unidentified

Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 60 · Webb County County, Texas
Found Dec 1, 2020 · 6 years ago

found on the Triple S Ranch in Webb county

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Unidentified Male

Male · Provincetown, Massachusetts
Found Dec 1, 2018 · 8 years ago

Isolated femur recovered from a fishing net, 22 miles northeast of Provincetown in the ocean. The head has been replaced with an implant, with the manufacturer information and serial number available.

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Unidentified

Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 50 · Laredo, Texas
Found Dec 1, 2008 · 18 years ago

Decedent was found floating in the River Grande River by a Border Patrol Agent. He is believed to be a Mexican National who died white attempting to cross the border.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 100 · Urbana, Maryland
Found Dec 1, 2007 · 19 years ago

The decedent was found by hunters in a wooded area.

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Unidentified

Unidentified Male

Male · West Sayville, New York
Found Dec 1, 2007 · 19 years ago

WITNESSED TO RUN INTO FRONT OF ONCOMING LIRR TRAIN

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Unidentified

Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 24 · Maricopa County County, Arizona
Found Dec 1, 2003 · 23 years ago
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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 24 · Gila Bend, Arizona
Found Dec 1, 2003 · 23 years ago

Partial remains found in the desert

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Unidentified

Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 70 · Searchlight, Nevada
Found Dec 1, 2003 · 23 years ago

Several remains have been recovered from this area on three separate occasions and have been confirmed via DNA analysis to belong to the same individual. Through various consultations, the remains are believed to belong to a male who was in his middle to…

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Unidentified

Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 40 · Las Vegas, Nevada
Found Dec 1, 2000 · 26 years ago

A survey crew was in the desert area of US 93, 10.6 miles north of Apex Rd. and I-15 when they found apparent skeletal remains.

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Unidentified

Unidentified Female

Female · Melbourne, Florida
Found Dec 1, 1999 · 27 years ago

THE VICTIM (NEWBORN BABY) WAS FOUND IN APPROX 1 FOOT OF WATER JUST OFF OF THE RIVERBANK IN A CITY PARK.

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Unidentified

Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 45 · Detroit, Michigan
Found Dec 1, 1997 · 29 years ago

Partially skeletonized remains were discovered in a vacant lot on Richton Street, in the city of Detroit, MI.

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Unidentified

Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 55 · Johnston, Oklahoma
Found Dec 1, 1992 · 34 years ago

Skull fragments found in a ditch alongside of a county road.

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Unidentified

Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 99 · Tucson, Arizona
Found Dec 1, 1987 · 39 years ago

Skeletal remains found by hikers in suburban desert area.

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Unidentified

Unidentified Female

Female · Emporia, Virginia
Found Dec 1, 1984 · 42 years ago

Full term, newborn infant found in a dumpster

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Unidentified

Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 60 · Los Angeles, California
Found Dec 1, 1980 · 46 years ago

On 12/01/1980 @ 0750 hours the decedent walked out of a building and collapsed on the sidewalk @ 226 S. Main St. in Los Angeles.

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Unidentified

Unidentified Person

Unsure, est. age 50 · Odessa, Texas
Found Dec 1, 1977 · 49 years ago

In December 1977 a subject found human bones outside a rest area in Odessa, Texas. The subject took the bones and brought them to California. On 3/31/1978 the subject's mother took the bones to the Whittier, CA Police Department and the bones were…

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Unidentified

Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 45 · Charlotte, North Carolina
Found Dec 1, 1975 · 51 years ago

This middle-aged, possibly Native American, male was struck by a vehicle and subsequently struck by additional vehicles in the early morning on East Independence Blvd.

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