Unclaimed Persons on December 24

Unclaimed Persons (67)

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Elvis Perez Rivas

Male · Queens, New York

Found Dec 24, 2021 · 5 years ago

Elvis Perez-Rivas, identified as a male, was found deceased on December 24, 2021, in Queens, New York. Despite the time that has elapsed since his discovery, Perez-Rivas remains an unclaimed individual, leaving authorities and concerned agencies actively…

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Frederick Tillery

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Dec 24, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 24, 2021, the body of Frederick Tillery was discovered in Bronx, New York, marking the beginning of an intricate and somber investigation. Despite the initial findings, Tillery remains unclaimed, prompting further inquiry into his background and…

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Willie Parks

Male · New York, New York

Found Dec 24, 2016 · 10 years ago

On December 24, 2016, the body of an unidentified male, later referred to as Willie Parks, was discovered in New York, New York. The case has been classified under the Namus ID: UCP3223. Despite efforts by authorities, the identity of Mr. Parks remains…

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Jeffrey Wright

Male · Honolulu, Hawaii

Found Dec 24, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 24, 2021, in the bustling city of Honolulu, Hawaii, the body of Jeffrey Alexander Wright was discovered. His unresponsive form was found lying supine on a public sidewalk, situated at the address listed above. Despite the grim discovery…

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Sergio Rojas

Male · Brooklyn, New York

Found Dec 24, 2016 · 10 years ago

On December 24, 2016, the body of an unclaimed individual named Sergio Rojas was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. Despite efforts to identify next-of-kin or any acquaintances of Mr. Rojas, he remains unclaimed. This case has been documented under the…

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Yun Shin

Male · College Park, Georgia

Found Dec 24, 2016 · 10 years ago

In College Park, Georgia, a tragic incident unfolded on December 24, 2016, involving an unidentified male, Yun Chuan Shin, whose life ended after a vehicular accident. Shin was the operator of a vehicle involved in the collision and was brought to a hospital…

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Joseph Jenkins Jr.

Male · Hesperia, California

Found Dec 24, 2016 · 10 years ago

Joseph Morgan Jenkins-Jr was discovered deceased on December 24, 2016, at a hospice care facility known as the Mission of Love Care Facility in Hesperia, California. Despite a documented medical and care history, Jenkins Jr.'s remains were never claimed…

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Jose Pereira

Male · Houston, Texas

Found Dec 24, 1996 · 30 years ago

On December 24, 1996, the body of Jose Francisco Pereira was discovered in Houston, Texas. Despite the passage of several decades, this case remains unresolved as his remains continue to be unclaimed. The circumstances surrounding Jose's death, and the lack…

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Thaer Al Khafaji

Male · Houston, Texas

Found Dec 24, 2025 · 1 year ago

The case of Thaer Alla Obaid Al Khafaji, recorded under NamUs ID UCP154007, concerns an unidentified and unclaimed man whose body was discovered in Houston, Texas, on December 24, 2025. The circumstances surrounding his death, as well as the events leading up…

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Kenneth Jordan

Male · Knoxville, Tennessee

Found Dec 24, 2025 · 1 year ago

The case of Kenneth Wayne Jordan involves the discovery of an unclaimed male body, identified with the Namus ID UCP155027. His body was found on December 24, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Despite efforts by the authorities, no next of kin has been located…

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Yong Dong

Male · New York, New York

Found Dec 24, 2025 · 1 year ago

On December 24, 2025, a male body was discovered in New York, New York, bringing forth a complex case that remains unsolved. The individual, identified as Yong Dong, is recorded under the Namus ID: UCP155318. Despite investigative efforts, the case puzzled…

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Donald Delaney

Male · New York, New York

Found Dec 24, 2025 · 1 year ago

On December 24, 2025, the body of a male individual identified as Donald Delaney was discovered in New York, New York. Despite efforts to connect him with known relatives or acquaintances, he remains unclaimed, raising concerns and leaving many questions…

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Pedro Escalera

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Dec 24, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 24, 2024, the body of Pedro Escalera was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite extensive efforts to identify and locate next of kin, the case remains unresolved, rendering Mr. Escalera an unclaimed person. Authorities continue to seek…

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Robert Preston

Male · Denver, Colorado

Found Dec 24, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 24, 2024, a man identified as Robert Preston was found deceased in his apartment in Denver, Colorado. The body was discovered by a friend who had stopped by to visit. Preston, whose Namus ID is UCP139062, is currently an unclaimed person, with…

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Jaime Pitillo

Male · Brooklyn, New York

Found Dec 24, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 24, 2024, the body of a male, identified as Jaime Pitillo, was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. Despite efforts by local authorities, this individual currently remains unclaimed. The case has been assigned the Namus ID UCP139486 and is being…

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David Tapia Ruiz

Male · Los Angeles, California

Found Dec 24, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 24, 2024, the body of David Tapia-Ruiz was discovered in a small encampment adjacent to a freeway in Los Angeles, California. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office, located at 1104 North Mission Road, is currently handling the case…

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Joe Favoris Jr.

Male · Brooklyn, New York

Found Dec 24, 2023 · 3 years ago

The unidentified case concerning Joe Favoris-Jr began when a male body was discovered in Brooklyn, New York, on December 24, 2023. The recovery of the body led to a continued investigation by local authorities to determine the identity and circumstances…

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John Walker

Male · New York, New York

Found Dec 24, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 24, 2023, the remains of an unidentified male were discovered in New York, New York. The decedent, known only by the name John Walker, has been assigned the Namus ID: UCP123721. Efforts to identify him and notify any next of kin have so far been…

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Koon Lam

Male · Queens, New York

Found Dec 24, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 24, 2022, a poignant and mysterious case began in Queens, New York, with the discovery of a body identified as male. The individual, whose name was recorded as Koon Lam, has since remained unclaimed, with few details available about his life or…

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Jose Hernandez

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Dec 24, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 24, 2022, an unidentified male body was discovered in the Bronx, New York, leading to a case with the NamUs ID: UCP99455. The deceased, identified as Jose Hernandez, remains unclaimed. This case has become a poignant reminder of the importance of…

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Jaime Cruz

Male · Fontana, California

Found Dec 24, 2022 · 4 years ago

Jaime Jarquin Cruz's case is a poignant reminder of the many unclaimed individuals who pass away without anyone to take responsibility for them. On December 24, 2022, the body of Jaime Jarquin Cruz was discovered in Fontana, California, marking the beginning…

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Zhang Hao Wu

Male · Queens, New York

Found Dec 24, 2022 · 4 years ago

Zhang-Hao Wu, a male whose body was discovered on December 24, 2022, in Queens, New York, remains an unclaimed person. The circumstances of his death and the details leading to the discovery of his body in the bustling borough of Queens have not been publicly…

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Clifford Jordan

Male · New York, New York

Found Dec 24, 2020 · 6 years ago

On December 24, 2020, the body of an unclaimed individual identified as Clifford Jordan was discovered in New York, New York. Despite efforts to locate and notify next of kin, Clifford Jordan remains unclaimed, and crucial details surrounding his passing and…

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Lillie Hayes

Female · Bronx, New York

Found Dec 24, 2020 · 6 years ago

On December 24, 2020, a body was discovered in the Bronx, New York, identified as a female named Lillie Hayes. The circumstances surrounding her death remain a mystery as the case is classified under unclaimed persons. Despite efforts to trace any relatives…

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David Miranda

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Dec 24, 2019 · 7 years ago

On December 24, 2019, a deceased male identified as David Miranda was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite efforts by the New York City authorities, the case remains open, with Miranda's body still unclaimed. The circumstances of his death and any…

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Marie Robinson

Female · Queens, New York

Found Dec 24, 2017 · 9 years ago

On December 24, 2017, the body of Marie Robinson, an unclaimed female, was discovered in Queens, New York. The case, identified by Namus as UCP4869, is part of an ongoing investigation by the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The discovery…

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Moses Hayes

Male · Queens, New York

Found Dec 24, 2017 · 9 years ago

On December 24, 2017, an unidentified male body was discovered in Queens, New York, leading to an unclaimed person case that remains unresolved. The deceased individual, known as Moses Hayes, has been assigned the Namus ID: UCP4868. Despite efforts to trace…

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Tommy Mayes

Male · Tulsa, Oklahoma

Found Dec 24, 2013 · 13 years ago

On December 24, 2013, the body of Tommy C. Mayes was discovered in a tent in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The circumstances of his death were investigated but resulted in him remaining an unclaimed person, with the case cataloged under NamUs ID: UCP565. This somber…

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Nolberto Custodio

Male · Brooklyn, New York

Found Dec 24, 2005 · 21 years ago

On December 24, 2005, an unidentified male body was discovered in Brooklyn, New York, marking the start of a poignant and unresolved case involving Nolberto Custodio. Despite efforts to piece together the circumstances of his passing, Nolberto Custodio…

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Antonio Campos-Hernandez

Male · Houston, Texas

Found Dec 24, 1997 · 29 years ago

The case of Antonio Campos-Hernandez, identified under Namus ID: UCP100103, began in late December of 1997 when his body was discovered in a wooded area in Houston, Texas. For years, the identity of the deceased remained a mystery, leaving a cold trail for…

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Daniel Burns

Male · Lakewood, Washington

Found Dec 24, 2025 · 1 year ago

Daniel Wayne Burns was discovered deceased on December 24, 2025, in Lakewood, Washington. His passing was recorded as an unclaimed person case, and despite the circumstances being nonpublic and sensitive, the essential details indicate that he was found…

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Joe Ermi

Male · Washington, District of Columbia

Found Dec 24, 2025 · 1 year ago

In an unclaimed person case identified by Namus ID UCP157064, the lifeless body of Joe Ermi, a 69-year-old African American male, was discovered on December 24, 2025, in Washington, District of Columbia. Having resided in a facility for the last decade, Joe…

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Joe Ermi

Male · Washington, District of Columbia

Found Dec 24, 2025 · 1 year ago

On December 24, 2025, the body of an unidentified man was discovered in Washington, District of Columbia. The deceased, identified as a 69-year-old Black male, had been residing in a facility for a decade. His last known sighting was at 12:00 PM on December…

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Michael Phillip

Male · Honolulu, Hawaii

Found Dec 24, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 24, 2024, the body of Michael Hiilaniwai Phillip Male was brought to the forefront of an unclaimed person case in Honolulu, Hawaii. He passed away at Queen's Medical Center on the same day. With no immediate next-of-kin identified, local…

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Carol Shelton

Female · Dallas, Texas

Found Dec 24, 2024 · 2 years ago

Carol Marie Shelton's case remains a poignant reminder of unclaimed individuals whose stories are left unfinished. Found deceased on December 24, 2024, in Dallas, Texas, her case bears the Namus ID: UCP136621. Carol's passing has prompted inquiries from the…

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James Lewis

Male · Memphis, Tennessee

Found Dec 24, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 24, 2024, an unidentified male body was discovered outdoors in Memphis, Tennessee, by a passerby. The individual, later identified as James Henry Lewis, remains an unclaimed person, with no known next of kin contacted or located thus far. The…

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Roy Tyrrell

Male · Tampa, Florida

Found Dec 24, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 24, 2024, in Tampa, Florida, the life of Roy Tyrrell tragically ended after a traffic collision led to his untimely death. His identity remains unclaimed as authorities work diligently to piece together his circumstances. Tyrrell's death occurred…

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Dale Richards

Male · Reynoldsburg, Ohio

Found Dec 24, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 24, 2024, the body of an unidentified male, later determined to be Dale Richards, was discovered in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This case, assigned the NamUS ID UCP136997, remains open as of now. The circumstances surrounding his death are yet to be fully…

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Genevieve Fougere

Female · Bronx, New York

Found Dec 24, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 24, 2024, the remains of a woman identified as Genevieve F. Fougere were discovered in the Bronx, New York. This case, catalogued under Namus ID UCP136485, remains unresolved as her next of kin or any individual acquainted with her identity have…

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Ronald Alfredson

Male · Brooklyn, New York

Found Dec 24, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 24, 2024, the body of an unidentified male was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. This individual has since been identified as Ronald J. Alfredson. Despite efforts to locate next of kin or acquaintances, Ronald J. Alfredson remains an unclaimed…

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Steven Harris

Male · Boise, Idaho

Found Dec 24, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 24, 2024, the body of an adult male identified as Steven L. Harris was discovered in Boise, Idaho. Despite efforts to locate next of kin or establish familial connections, the case remains classified as an unclaimed person. The circumstances…

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Dennis Wahl

Male · Spokane, Washington

Found Dec 24, 2024 · 2 years ago

Dennis Wahl, a male individual, was found deceased on December 23, 2024, in Spokane, Washington. His case was officially recorded the following day, December 24, 2024, and is listed under NamUs ID: UCP148865. The Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office is…

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Elizabeth Yule

Female · Queens, New York

Found Dec 24, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 24, 2023, the body of Elizabeth Yule was discovered in Queens, New York. This case has caught public attention as her identity remains unclaimed. The details surrounding Elizabeth’s demise are currently under investigation by the authorities…

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Hubbart Jackson

Male · Dallas, Texas

Found Dec 24, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 24, 2023, the body of Hubbart Reece Jackson was discovered in Dallas, Texas, marking the beginning of a case steeped in mystery and the need for familial connection. Identified under the Namus ID UCP117267, Hubbart was found deceased on that…

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Timothy Spoon

Male · Traverse City, Michigan

Found Dec 24, 2023 · 3 years ago

A male body was discovered on December 24, 2023, in Traverse City, Michigan, identified under NamUs ID: UCP116366, belonging to Timothy E. Spoon. This case has drawn attention due to Timothy Spoon being unclaimed at the time of his passing. His last known…

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Kevin Jones

Male · Washington, District of Columbia

Found Dec 24, 2023 · 3 years ago

On November 27, 2023, an unidentified male was discovered unresponsive outdoors in Northwest Washington, District of Columbia. Despite CPR efforts underway, the individual was transported to Washington Hospital Center, but unfortunately, he could not be…

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Luis Barrientos Bobadilla

Male · Oxnard, California

Found Dec 24, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 24, 2023, the body of Luis Barrientos-Bobadilla was discovered in a tragic case of an unclaimed person. The male body was found floating prone in the ocean at the Channel Islands Harbor Waterfront in Oxnard, California. The discovery was made by…

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Michael Benjamin

Male · New York, New York

Found Dec 24, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 24, 2023, a body was discovered in New York, New York, and identified as Michael Benjamin Male. Despite efforts to locate family or acquaintances, the individual's identity remains unclaimed, leaving unanswered questions about his past and…

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