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Unclaimed Persons on December 21

675 open cases in our database happened on December 21. Every one is a family still waiting for answers.

Unclaimed Persons (72)

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Steven Wilson - New York, New York
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Steven Wilson

Male · New York, New York
Found Dec 21, 2021 · 5 years ago

In December 2021, the city of New York witnessed a perplexing case concerning an unclaimed individual, identified as Steven Wilson. His body was discovered on December 21, 2021, in the heart of New York City. Despite thorough investigations, details remained…

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Pedro Freites - New York, New York
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Pedro Freites

Male · New York, New York
Found Dec 21, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 21, 2021, the body of an unidentified male, named Pedro Freites, was discovered in New York, New York. Despite efforts to identify him, the case remains unsolved, and he is listed as an unclaimed person with the Namus ID: UCP87912. This case has…

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Lauren Schmoldt - Bronx, New York
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Lauren Schmoldt

Female · Bronx, New York
Found Dec 21, 2021 · 5 years ago

In a perplexing and somber case, the unclaimed remains of Lauren Schmoldt, a female, were discovered on December 21, 2021, in the Bronx, New York. The circumstances surrounding her death remain a mystery as efforts continue to identify next of kin or find…

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Melchor Allende - Worcester, Massachusetts
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Melchor Allende

Male · Worcester, Massachusetts
Found Dec 21, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 21, 2021, the body of a 50-year-old male, later identified as Melchor Allende, was discovered in Worcester, Massachusetts. This case is currently classified as an unclaimed person, and despite efforts by the authorities, no next of kin has been…

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Frankie Quinones Avalon - Bronx, New York
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Frankie Quinones Avalon

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Dec 21, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 21, 2021, the body of a male individual, identified as Frankie Quinones-Avalon, was discovered in Bronx, New York. Despite two years having passed since that date, the case remains open as the person is unclaimed. The details surrounding…

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Jose Reco - New York, New York
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Jose Reco

Male · New York, New York
Found Dec 21, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 21, 2021, an unidentified male body was discovered in New York, New York. The case, registered under the name Jose Reco and assigned Namus ID UCP88359, remains unsolved as authorities work to uncover details about the deceased. The Office of the…

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Dennis Schaefer - La Crosse, Wisconsin
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Dennis Schaefer

Male · La Crosse, Wisconsin
Found Dec 21, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 21, 2021, the body of Dennis Schaefer was discovered in his residence in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The circumstances surrounding his death have led to him being categorized under an unclaimed person case, as Schaefer's legal next of kin remains…

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Steven Robinson - San Bernardino, California
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Steven Robinson

Male · San Bernardino, California
Found Dec 21, 2016 · 10 years ago

On December 21, 2016, the body of Steven Martin Robinson was discovered in San Bernardino, California. A 66-year-old resident of the area, Robinson passed away from natural causes at the St. Bernardine Medical Center. Despite his passing, little is known…

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William Jackson

Male · New York, New York
Found Dec 21, 2016 · 10 years ago

On December 21, 2016, the remains of a male identified as William Jackson were discovered in New York, New York. This case, registered under Namus ID UCP3110, has since remained unresolved with the deceased remaining unclaimed. The discovery sparked an…

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Oris Robinson

Male · Seagoville, Texas
Found Dec 21, 2011 · 15 years ago

On December 21, 2011, the body of Oris Emmett Robinson was discovered in Seagoville, Texas. He was pronounced deceased in Dallas, Texas, and his case remains one of an unclaimed person. Despite efforts to locate his next of kin, Robinson's family has yet to…

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Lynn Brown - Portland, Oregon
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Lynn Brown

Male · Portland, Oregon
Found Dec 21, 2025 · 1 year ago

Lynn Ian Brown, a 76‑year‑old Caucasian man, was discovered deceased in his Portland, Oregon apartment on December 21, 2025. The discovery was made by an officer from the Portland Police Bureau who had been conducting a welfare check. Brown had been living…

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Carlos Troche - Bronx, New York
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Carlos Troche

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Dec 21, 2025 · 1 year ago

On December 21, 2025, a male body was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Identified by the Namus ID: UCP154752, the individual remained unclaimed and was later identified as Carlos Troche. The discovery of his body initiated a case managed by the Office of…

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Winifred Freeman - Staten Island, New York
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Winifred Freeman

Female · Staten Island, New York
Found Dec 21, 2025 · 1 year ago

On December 21, 2025, the body of Winifred Freeman was discovered in Staten Island, New York. Despite efforts by local authorities to identify next of kin or associates, the case remains unresolved, leaving Freeman an unclaimed person. This situation raises…

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Mary Copeland - Colton, California
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Mary Copeland

Female · Colton, California
Found Dec 21, 2025 · 1 year ago

On December 21, 2025, the body of Mary Ann Copeland was discovered in a care facility located in Colton, California. Her passing was attributed to natural causes. Despite the circumstances surrounding her death being relatively clear, her identity remained…

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Nelson Escobar - Brooklyn, New York
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Nelson Escobar

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Dec 21, 2025 · 1 year ago

On December 21, 2025, the body of a male identified as Nelson Escobar was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. His case is currently categorized as unclaimed, with Namus ID: UCP156768. The circumstances surrounding his death and subsequent discovery remain under…

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Inez Perez - Bronx, New York
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Inez Perez

Female · Bronx, New York
Found Dec 21, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 21, 2024, the body of an unidentified female, later designated as Inez Perez, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite efforts to uncover her identity, she remains unclaimed. The case, cataloged under Namus ID UCP135384, has left the…

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Gilberto Celso - New York, New York
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Gilberto Celso

Male · New York, New York
Found Dec 21, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the bustling city of New York, on December 21, 2024, a significant discovery was made that has since remained unsolved. The body of Gilberto Celso, a male individual, was found, prompting a case that has drawn attention due to the lack of identification…

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Pawel Chalko - Brooklyn, New York
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Pawel Chalko

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Dec 21, 2024 · 2 years ago

The case of Pawel Chalko, recorded under Namus ID UCP152692, concerns an unidentified and unclaimed male whose body was discovered on 12/21/2024 in Brooklyn, New York. According to the details provided, the circumstances surrounding his death and discovery…

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Jose Chavez - Denver, Colorado
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Jose Chavez

Male · Denver, Colorado
Found Dec 21, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 21, 2023, the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner reported the unfortunate case of an unclaimed person, identified as Jose Chavez. The male body was discovered and subsequently registered under the Namus ID: UCP113588. After being found, Jose…

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Richard Hill - Twentynine Palms, California
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Richard Hill

Male · Twentynine Palms, California
Found Dec 21, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 21, 2023, a male body was discovered in Twentynine Palms, California, identified as Richard Edwin Hill. The circumstances surrounding his death remain under investigation by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department - Coroner Division. Hill…

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Musa Fudge - New York, New York
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Musa Fudge

Male · New York, New York
Found Dec 21, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 21, 2023, the body of an unclaimed individual identified as Musa Fudge was discovered in New York, New York. This case is currently documented under the Namus ID: UCP122440. The circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Fudge remain unclear, and…

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Ronny Griffith - Victorville, California
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Ronny Griffith

Male · Victorville, California
Found Dec 21, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 21, 2023, the body of Ronny Lewis Griffith, an unclaimed individual, was found in Victorville, California. Despite the circumstances surrounding his death, Griffith remains unclaimed, leaving authorities to seek closure for both the case and any…

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Julio Cesar Meran Valdez - Bayamón, Puerto Rico
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Julio Cesar Meran Valdez

Male · Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Found Dec 21, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 21, 2023, the lifeless body of Julio Cesar Meran Valdez was discovered in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unknown, and the case has been designated as one involving an unclaimed person. The discovery of…

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Richard Daniels - Brooklyn, New York
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Richard Daniels

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Dec 21, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 21, 2022, the male body of Richard E. Daniels was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. This case remains unresolved as Daniels is an unclaimed person, leading to a call for assistance in identifying any next of kin or locating individuals who might…

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Paul Allard - Norcross, Georgia
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Paul Allard

Male · Norcross, Georgia
Found Dec 21, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 21, 2022, the body of Paul Allard, a 61-year-old white male, was discovered in Norcross, Georgia, by a manager at the extended stay establishment where he had been living since September of that year. According to the digital records from his…

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Prum Odle - Bronx, New York
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Prum Odle

Female · Bronx, New York
Found Dec 21, 2020 · 6 years ago

On December 21, 2020, the discovery of a female body in the Bronx, New York, marked the beginning of an ongoing unclaimed person case. The woman, identified by her NamUs ID as UCP76883, remains without a known identity or next of kin. Despite efforts to…

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Luis Gomez - Manhattan, New York
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Luis Gomez

Male · Manhattan, New York
Found Dec 21, 2020 · 6 years ago

On December 21, 2020, an unidentified male body was discovered in Manhattan, New York. The individual, identified posthumously as Luis Gomez, remains unclaimed. The case, cataloged under Namus ID UCP76953, has drawn attention to the crucial need for public…

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Daniel Rivera - Bronx, New York
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Daniel Rivera

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Dec 21, 2017 · 9 years ago

In the bustling and diverse borough of the Bronx, New York, a puzzling case emerged on December 21, 2017, when the body of a male individual, later identified as Daniel Rivera, was discovered. The decedent, who remains unclaimed, is cataloged under NamUS ID…

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Arjune Sookraj - Queens, New York
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Arjune Sookraj

Male · Queens, New York
Found Dec 21, 2017 · 9 years ago

On December 21, 2017, the male body of Arjune Sookraj was discovered in Queens, New York. Despite ongoing efforts to identify next of kin or claimants, his remains have yet to be claimed, leaving loved ones still in uncertainty. This case, cataloged under…

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Robert Rodriguez - Bronx, New York
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Robert Rodriguez

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Dec 21, 2015 · 11 years ago

On December 21, 2015, in the bustling borough of the Bronx, New York, the body of an unidentified male was discovered. Identified posthumously through the investigative efforts of the authorities, the deceased was recorded as Robert Rodriguez. Despite the…

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Sidney McCallum - Tahlequah, Oklahoma
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Sidney McCallum

Male · Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Found Dec 21, 2015 · 11 years ago

In the quiet town of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, a mysterious and somber discovery was made on December 21, 2015. A male body was found unresponsive in bed, later identified as Sidney Aaron McCallum. Despite the passage of time, this individual remains unclaimed…

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Gonzalo Rodriguez - Miami, Florida
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Gonzalo Rodriguez

Male · Miami, Florida
Found Dec 21, 1989 · 37 years ago

On December 21, 1989, the body of an unidentified male, later named as Gonzalo Jose Rodriguez, was discovered floating in the waters of Miami, Florida. Despite the passage of time, efforts to uncover the details surrounding his identity and life story have…

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William Wynn

Male · Columbus, Ohio
Found Dec 21, 2025 · 1 year ago

The case of William D. Wynn, recorded under Namus ID UCP153863, centers on the discovery of an unclaimed male decedent found on December 21, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. His body was located on Denbigh Drive, a detail noted twice in the official case information…

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Monty Jinkins

Male · Royal Oak, Michigan
Found Dec 21, 2025 · 1 year ago

The case of Monty Jinkins, recorded under Namus ID UCP153668, concerns an unidentified and unclaimed male whose body was discovered on December 21, 2025, in Royal Oak, Michigan. Few personal details were available at the time of discovery, and no next of kin…

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Aileen Reynolds

Female · Tacoma, Washington
Found Dec 21, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 21, 2024, the case of an unclaimed person, Aileen May Reynolds, unfolded in Tacoma, Washington. Details indicate that Reynolds, identified as a 77-year-old male, passed away due to natural causes while receiving treatment at a hospital. Despite…

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Bethel Geist

Female · National City, California
Found Dec 21, 2024 · 2 years ago

Bethel E. Geist, a 44-year-old White female, was a resident at a residential care facility in San Diego, California. Her life came to a tragic halt in December 2024, leaving behind a sequence of events that required meticulous investigation. On the morning of…

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Vitaliy Nasonov

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Dec 21, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 21, 2024, the body of a man identified as Vitaliy Nasonov was found in Brooklyn, New York. Despite efforts to trace his family or acquaintances, Nasonov remains an unclaimed individual, leading to an ongoing case managed by the Office of Chief…

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Dennis Lee

Male · Washington, District of Columbia
Found Dec 21, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the case of Dennis Lee, a man's body was discovered on December 21, 2024, in Washington, District of Columbia. This unfortunate individual, identified by Namus ID UCP137087, was residing at a nursing facility at the time of his passing. Sadly, despite the…

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Harold Hampton

Male · Fort Worth, Texas
Found Dec 21, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 21, 2024, the body of Harold Gene Hampton was discovered in Fort Worth, Texas. Despite efforts from local authorities, Harold remains unclaimed, with no next of kin identified. His case is being handled by the Fort Worth Police Department, who are…

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Harry Windman

Male · Asbury Park, New Jersey
Found Dec 21, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 21, 2023, a male body was discovered unresponsive at a residence in Asbury Park, New Jersey, presenting the local authorities with a perplexing case. The unidentified individual has been designated as Harry Windman for tracking purposes and is now…

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Holly Appleton Edwards

Female · Tacoma, Washington
Found Dec 21, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 21, 2023, in Tacoma, Washington, the body of Holly Appleton-Edwards, a 59-year-old woman, was discovered at her residence. The unfortunate event prompted an investigation led by the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office to uncover the…

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Norman McMullen

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Dec 21, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 21, 2023, the remains of an unidentified male were discovered in the Bronx, New York. The investigation has led to the identification of the deceased as Norman McMullen, but despite these efforts, he remains unclaimed. The case, currently…

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Junius Byrd Jr

Male · Norwalk, California
Found Dec 21, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 21, 2023, the body of a deceased male, identified as Junius Anderson Byrd-Jr, was discovered in Norwalk, California. He was pronounced dead upon arrival at a local hospital. Despite efforts to trace his next of kin, none have yet been located.…

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David Gleason

Male · Puyallup, Washington
Found Dec 21, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 21, 2023, the body of David Glenn Gleason, an 80-year-old male, was discovered at his residence in Puyallup, Washington. The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office determined that his death was due to natural causes. Sadly, efforts to locate…

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Muhammed Sheikh

Male · New York, New York
Found Dec 21, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 21, 2023, the remains of a male identified as Muhammed Y Sheikh were discovered in New York, New York. This case has been registered under Namus ID: UCP116039 and is being managed by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City. Despite…

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John Halloran

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Dec 21, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 21, 2023, authorities in Bronx, New York, discovered the body of a male identified as John Halloran. Despite efforts to trace any relatives or acquaintances, John's body remains unclaimed. This unfortunate case has been documented as Namus ID…

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David Krever

Male · Boise, Idaho
Found Dec 21, 2023 · 3 years ago

In the cold winter month of December 2023, a discovery was made in Boise, Idaho, that would leave law enforcement and coroner's officials searching for answers. On December 21st, authorities came across the body of a male identified as David Michael Krever…

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Angela Jones

Female · Phoenix, Arizona
Found Dec 21, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 21, 2022, the body of Angela Lynell Jones, an unclaimed person, was discovered in Phoenix, Arizona. Despite efforts to identify or locate her next of kin, Angela remained unclaimed, leading to her referral to Maricopa County Indigent Decedent…

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