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Heather Holliday

Missing · age 32 · Ramah, Louisiana

Last seen December 20, 2006

In the winter of 2006, a 32-year-old woman named Heather Raquel Holliday vanished from the small community of Ramah, Louisiana, leaving behind a mysterious and unsettling case for investigators. She was last seen on December 20, 2006, near the Ramah Levee in…

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Ariel Dennis

Female, age 14 · Los Angeles, California

Last seen Dec 20, 2021 · 5 years ago

Ariel Dennis, a 14-year-old girl from Van Nuys, California, was last seen on December 20, 2021. Born on December 21, 2006, Ariel is described as having black hair, brown eyes, standing 5'4" tall, and weighing approximately 155 lbs. Despite efforts from her…

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WALDEMAR TIUL AC

Male, age 15 · Dallas, Texas

Last seen Dec 20, 2021 · 5 years ago

Waldemar Tiul, a 15-year-old boy, was reported missing from Dallas, Texas, on December 20, 2021. Waldemar is described as approximately 5'3" to 5'5" in height. He was last seen after he left a sponsor home where he had been placed following immigration…

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Arlyn Lazaro

Female, age 17 · Yadkinville, North Carolina

Last seen Dec 20, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the small town of Yadkinville, North Carolina, a sense of unease settled over the community following the disappearance of 17-year-old Arlyn Mayline Lazaro on December 20, 2021. Arlyn, a Hispanic female with black hair and brown eyes, was a familiar face…

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Gonzalez Sebastian

Male, age 16 · Homestead, Florida

Last seen Dec 20, 2021 · 5 years ago

Sebastian Gonzalez, a 16-year-old from Homestead, Florida, was last seen on December 20, 2021, around Northwest Fourth Avenue and 22nd Street. At the time, he was wearing a black vest and gray sweatpants. Standing at 6'2" and weighing approximately 240…

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Haneul Oh

Female, age 21 · Davie, Florida

Last seen Dec 20, 2021 · 5 years ago

Haneul Oh, a 21-year-old South Korean national, went missing on December 20, 2021, from Davie, Florida, under suspicious circumstances. At the time, she was living and studying in the United States. She was last seen driving a gray 2005 Toyota Corolla with a…

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Lina Khil

Female, age 3 · San Antonio, Texas

Last seen Dec 20, 2021 · 5 years ago

Lina Sardar Khil, a 3-year-old girl, was last seen on December 20, 2021, at a playground in her apartment complex in San Antonio, Texas. Lina, the daughter of Afghan refugees who moved to the U.S. in 2019, was playing with her mother and younger brother when…

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Luis Orellana

Male, age 15 · Davie, Florida

Last seen Dec 20, 2016 · 10 years ago

Luis Alberto Orellana, a 15-year-old, was reported missing from Davie, Florida, on December 20, 2016. He was last seen in the Fort Lauderdale area, and authorities believe that he may have left voluntarily, categorizing his case as an "endangered runaway."…

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Richard Irwin Dahms Ii

Male, age 42 · Olivehurst, California

Last seen Dec 20, 2011 · 15 years ago

Richard Irwin Dahms II, a 42-year-old man, was last seen on December 20, 2011, in Olivehurst, California. He was seen by his wife. At the time of his disappearance, Dahms resided in the 10000 block of Marysville Road in Dobbins, California, and it is believed…

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Anthony Malone

Male, age 26 · Las Cruces, New Mexico

Killed Dec 20, 2021 · 5 years ago

Anthony Malone was a 26-year-old Hispanic man from Las Cruces, New Mexico, who worked odd jobs at barbershops and construction sites. His mother, Gabriela Trujillo, said he had a heart and cared about people. No matter what he was doing, he made time to check…

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Emilio Gonzales

Male, age 28 · Albuquerque, New Mexico

Killed Dec 20, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the winter chill of an Albuquerque evening on December 20, 2021, the life of 28-year-old Hispanic male Emilio Gonzales was tragically cut short. Gonzales was on the sidewalk at 232 63rd St. NW when he became the victim of a drive-by shooting. First…

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Johnny Coles

Male, age 25 · Washington, District of Columbia

Killed Dec 20, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the early moments of a Monday morning in the nation's capital, a violent encounter unfolded within the walls of an apartment near Logan Circle, leaving two men dead. Just after midnight on December 20, 2021, police were called to a residence in the 1400…

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Nycholas Hester

Male, age 27 · Washington, District of Columbia

Killed Dec 20, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the early moments of a December morning in Washington, D.C., a fatal encounter unfolded inside a residence on P Street, Northwest. On Monday, December 20, 2021, just after midnight, the sound of gunfire prompted a response from the Metropolitan Police…

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Samuel Hernández

Male, age 17 · Washington, District of Columbia

Killed Dec 20, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the early moments of a December morning, the life of 17-year-old Samuel Hernández was tragically cut short in Northwest Washington, D.C. On Monday, December 20, 2021, at approximately 12:28 a.m., authorities responded to the sound of gunshots in the 200…

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Tamara Ann Vandermoon

Female, age 41 · Minneapolis, Minnesota

Killed Dec 20, 2021 · 5 years ago

Tamara Ann Vandermoon, aged 41, was tragically shot and killed on December 20, 2021, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. on the 2700 block of Longfellow Avenue. Vandermoon was found in medical distress with a gunshot wound to her…

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LaZarius Smith

Male, age 16 · Saucier, Mississippi

Killed Dec 20, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the quiet community of Saucier, Mississippi, the life of 16-year-old LaZarius Smith was tragically cut short in December 2021. His body was discovered on the roadside near Posey Bridge Road and Mississippi 15, the victim of what authorities would describe…

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Christopher Barnes

Male, age 26 · Richmond, Virginia

Killed Dec 20, 2021 · 5 years ago

On the evening of December 20, 2021, tragedy struck in Richmond, Virginia, forever altering the lives of those who knew and loved Christopher Barnes. At approximately 7:09 p.m., the sound of gunfire shattered the night in the 700 block of Richmond Highway.…

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Unidentified Remains (42)

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 50 · Winterhaven, California

Found Dec 20, 2016 · 10 years ago

Decedent was illegally entering from Mexico into the U.S. when he drowned in The All American Canal

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 40 · Ajo, Arizona

Found Dec 20, 2016 · 10 years ago

Skeletal remains found by a humanitarian group in a remote desert area near Ajo, Arizona. (USBP)

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 75 · Miami, Florida

Found Dec 20, 2006 · 20 years ago

The decesaed was struck by a car.

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Unidentified Male

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Dec 20, 1996 · 30 years ago

Unknown male found on fire in a lot at the corner of Stephens Ave and OBrien Ave in the Bronx.

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Unidentified Male

Male · Chicago, Illinois

Found Dec 20, 1991 · 35 years ago

Person was reported lying on the driveway of a garage in the 300 Block of East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL and was struck be a vehicle. Pronounced deceased at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

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Unidentified Female

Female · Chicago, Illinois

Found Dec 20, 1991 · 35 years ago

Hit and run pedestrian crash in the 100 block of East 111th Street, Chicago, IL. Pronounced deceased at Christ Hospital.

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Unidentified Person

Unsure · Aztec, Arizona

Found Dec 20, 2021 · 5 years ago

On 12/20/21 at approximately 1043 hours, the Yuma County Sheriff's Office stopped out with skull in the remote desert area far south of Aztec, Arizona. The skull was found by US Border Patrol agents patrolling the area. An intact skull with mandible was…

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Unidentified Person

Unsure · Austin, Texas

Found Dec 20, 2021 · 5 years ago

Skeletal remains found on December 20, 2021. Resident found skeletal remains in wooded area of neighborhood and alerted 911. Skull and other bones were recovered and are now at the Travis County Medical Examiner's Office.

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Unclaimed Persons (59)

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Steven Saunders

Male · Manhattan, New York

Found Dec 20, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 20, 2021, in the bustling city of Manhattan, New York, the body of Steven Saunders was discovered. Despite diligent efforts by local authorities, Saunders remains an unclaimed person. The circumstances of his death remain under investigation as of…

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Juan Rosa-Alarcon

Male · Queens, New York

Found Dec 20, 2016 · 10 years ago

On December 20, 2016, the body of Juan Pablo Rosa-Alarcon was discovered in Queens, New York. Despite efforts to identify and contact next of kin, his remains have continued to be unclaimed over the years. The case, designated with the Namus ID UCP3144…

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Mary Stoll

Female · Vancouver, Washington

Found Dec 20, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 20, 2021, a woman identified as Mary Ann Stoll passed away at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington. At 6:39 PM, the medical staff declared her deceased, marking the beginning of an investigation due to her status as an…

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Ralph Lytle

Male · Boise, Idaho

Found Dec 20, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 20, 2021, the body of Ralph Lytle, an unclaimed male, was discovered in Boise, Idaho. The case is identified under Namus ID UCP90366. While Ralph Lytle was a resident of Elko, Nevada, his remains were found in Ada County, prompting an…

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Karl Ross

Male · Cambridge, Massachusetts

Found Dec 20, 2021 · 5 years ago

In December of 2021, the community of Cambridge, Massachusetts, faced a poignant mystery when a body was discovered, leaving many questions unanswered. On December 20th, a passerby found an unresponsive individual outside, beneath a sleeping bag near an…

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Crystal Riggs

Female · Needles, California

Found Dec 20, 2016 · 10 years ago

On December 20, 2016, the body of Crystal Marie Riggs was discovered at her residence in Needles, California. Despite initial searches and investigations, no family member or next of kin has come forward to claim her remains. Her case remains a poignant…

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Jewitt Taylor

California

Found Dec 20, 2006 · 20 years ago

On December 20, 2006, the remains of Jewitt Edward Taylor were discovered in California, marking the beginning of a perplexing case that remains unresolved. Taylor, a man standing six feet tall and weighing 170 pounds, was found with no immediate connections…

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Donald Solomon

Male · Queens, New York

Found Dec 20, 2025 · 1 year ago

On December 20, 2025, the body of an unclaimed individual identified as Donald Solomon was discovered in Queens, New York. The case has been registered with the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under NamUs ID UCP155962. Despite exhaustive…

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Serial Killer Victims (10)

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James McGillivray

Victim of Itzcoatl Misael Ocampo

age 53 · Placentia, California

Killed Dec 20, 2011 · 15 years ago

On the evening of December 20, 2011, 53-year-old white male James Patrick McGillivray was fatally stabbed in Placentia, California. The attack occurred around 8:15 p.m. in a shopping center located in the 100 block of North Bradford Avenue. Surveillance…

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Sanford Ray Mitchell

Victim of Vickie Dawn Carson Jackson

age 62 · Nocona, Texas

Killed Dec 20, 2000 · 26 years ago

Sandford Ray “Sandy” Mitchell, a 62-year-old man, passed away on December 20, 2000, and was buried in Nocona Cemetery, located in Montague County, Texas. His death was later linked to a series of suspicious fatalities at Nocona General Hospital, where a…

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Vicky Lynn Small

Victim of Anthony H. Cook

age 22 · Toledo, Ohio

Killed Dec 20, 1973 · 53 years ago

On a snowy December night in Toledo, Ohio, in 1973, the life of 22-year-old Vicky Lynn Small was tragically cut short. A recent graduate of the University of Toledo, she was a white female who found herself in a vulnerable situation on December 20th when she…

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Ilario Bertuccio

Victim of Jessie Cooks

age 81 · San-francisco, California

Killed Dec 20, 1973 · 53 years ago

Ilario Bertuccio, an 81-year-old janitor, was tragically shot and killed on December 20, 1973, in San Francisco, California. Bertuccio was walking home from work in the Bay View district when he was attacked. He was shot four times in the shoulder and chest…

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Ilario Bertuccio

Victim of Larry Green

age 81 · San-francisco, California

Killed Dec 20, 1973 · 53 years ago

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Ilario Bertuccio

Victim of Manuel Moore

age 81 · San-francisco, California

Killed Dec 20, 1973 · 53 years ago

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Ilario Bertuccio

Victim of J. C. X. Simon

age 81 · San-francisco, California

Killed Dec 20, 1973 · 53 years ago

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Joe M. Fletcher

Victim of William Joseph Pierce

age 59 · Vidalia, Georgia

Killed Dec 20, 1970 · 56 years ago

In the winter of 1970, the community of Vidalia, Georgia, was unsettled by a brutal crime that would later be connected to a string of violent acts across the southeastern United States. On December 20th, Joe M. Fletcher, a 59-year-old white male who operated…

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