Unclaimed Persons on December 25

Unclaimed Persons (58)

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William Netherby

Male · Salinas, California

Found Dec 25, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 25, 2021, the body of William James Netherby was found in Salinas, California. The circumstances surrounding his passing are relatively uncomplicated, as he died at a hospice care facility. Despite the straightforward nature of his death, the case…

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Samantha Austin

Female · Granite Falls, Washington

Found Dec 25, 2016 · 10 years ago

On December 25, 2016, in Granite Falls, Washington, the body of Samantha Jordan Lindsay Austin was discovered. This case involves an unclaimed person, as Samantha was found to have died at home due to natural causes. At the time of her passing, there was no…

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Arthur McElroy

Male · Olathe, Kansas

Found Dec 25, 2021 · 5 years ago

Arthur McElroy was found unresponsive at a nursing home in Olathe, Kansas, on December 25, 2021. Following his discovery, he was taken to the Olathe Medical Center where, despite medical efforts, he passed away. Unfortunately, after his death, he remained…

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Shu Lin

Male · Brooklyn, New York

Found Dec 25, 2016 · 10 years ago

On December 25, 2016, a tragic discovery was made in Brooklyn, New York, when the body of a male identified as Shu Shing Lin was found. Despite efforts by local authorities and the community, Shu Shing Lin has remained unclaimed. The circumstances surrounding…

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Joseph Contreras

San Bernardino, California

Found Dec 25, 2001 · 25 years ago

On December 25, 2001, the body of Joseph Contreras was discovered in San Bernardino, California, sparking an unclaimed person case that has remained unresolved. The details surrounding his discovery remain somewhat opaque, as crucial identifying information…

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Carrie Schostek

Female · Knoxville, Tennessee

Found Dec 25, 2025 · 1 year ago

On December 25, 2025, the body of a woman was discovered in Knoxville, Tennessee. The decedent was later identified as Carrie Lynnette Schostek. Despite efforts to trace any next of kin authorities have been unable to locate any family members or…

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Tony Davila

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Dec 25, 2025 · 1 year ago

On December 25, 2025, the body of an unclaimed male was discovered in the Bronx, New York. The individual, identified as Tony Davila, is the subject of an ongoing case overseen by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City. His remains were found…

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Jesse Guzman

Male · Queens, New York

Found Dec 25, 2025 · 1 year ago

On December 25, 2025, the body of an unidentified male, later referred to as Jesse Guzman, was discovered in Queens, New York. Despite efforts to ascertain his identity and contact any potential relatives, the individual remains unclaimed. The case has been…

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Felix Perez

Male · New York, New York

Found Dec 25, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 25, 2024, the body of an individual identified as Felix Perez was discovered in New York, New York. Despite ongoing efforts by the authorities, he remains unclaimed, leaving questions about his life, circumstances, and any potential family or…

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Salim Al-Taie

Male · Denver, Colorado

Found Dec 25, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 25, 2024, the body of Salim Jauad Al-Taie, a male believed to be experiencing homelessness, was discovered outside an apartment building in Denver, Colorado. Although several efforts have been made, he remains unclaimed. His body was found by one…

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Clarence Johnson Jr

Male · Tulsa, Oklahoma

Found Dec 25, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 25, 2024, the body of Clarence Leroy Johnson Jr. was discovered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The circumstances surrounding his death remain largely unreported, but his identification has sparked efforts to find his next of kin. Clarence's case is currently…

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Paul Williams

Male · Brooklyn, New York

Found Dec 25, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 25, 2023, the body of an unidentified male, later named Paul Williams, was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, prompting an ongoing investigation. This unclaimed person's case has been assigned…

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Kyung Kim

Female · Manhattan, New York

Found Dec 25, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 25, 2023, the body of a female identified as Kyung Ryun Kim was found in Manhattan, New York. The discovery has drawn significant concern as she remains unclaimed, despite efforts to locate her next of kin or any individuals who could provide…

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Ana Maysonet

Female · Bronx, New York

Found Dec 25, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 25, 2023, the body of Ana Maysonet, an unclaimed individual, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. The circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear, and authorities are currently investigating the case. Her case has been documented with the…

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Stanley Mills

Male · Queens, New York

Found Dec 25, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 25th, 2023, the body of an unclaimed individual identified as Stanley Mills was discovered in Queens, New York. This case has been cataloged under Namus ID: UCP114587 and is currently managed by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) in New…

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Terence Harper

Male · Brooklyn, New York

Found Dec 25, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 25, 2023, the body of Terence Harper, an unclaimed male, was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. The circumstances surrounding his death remain a mystery, and the case has been cataloged under Namus ID: UCP114286. Despite efforts to identify next of…

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Fredy Ramos-Escobar

Male · Brazil, Indiana

Found Dec 25, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 25, 2023, the lifeless body of Fredy A. Ramos-Escobar was discovered in Brazil, Indiana, marking the start of a tragic unclaimed person case. The unfortunate incident occurred when Ramos-Escobar, a pedestrian, was hit on the Interstate 70 highway.…

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George Smith

Male · Phelan, California

Found Dec 25, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 25, 2022, the body of George Lester Smith was discovered in his home in Phelan, California. The discovery was handled by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department - Coroner Division, which has been diligently working to resolve the case.…

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Sean Murray

Male · Brooklyn, New York

Found Dec 25, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 25, 2022, the body of a male identified as Sean Joseph Murray was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. Despite initial investigations, he remains unclaimed, prompting further efforts to locate next of kin or acquaintances who might provide insight…

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Julian Furet

Male · Atlanta, Georgia

Found Dec 25, 2022 · 4 years ago

On the morning of December 25, 2022, the Atlanta Police Department responded to a report of a deceased individual found on the sidewalk near a public parking lot in Atlanta, Georgia. The decedent, identified as Julian Furet, was discovered by passersby who…

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Ismael Lopez

Male · Brooklyn, New York

Found Dec 25, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 25, 2022, the body of an unidentified male, later determined to be Ismael Lopez, was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and, to this day, he remains an unclaimed person. The case has been…

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Reinaldo Ramirez

Male · New York, New York

Found Dec 25, 2020 · 6 years ago

On December 25, 2020, the body of Reinaldo Ramirez, an unclaimed person, was discovered in New York, New York. The case, cataloged under Namus ID: UCP76952, involves specific details that could be crucial for anyone attempting to provide further information…

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Daisy Perret-Gentil

Female · Manhattan, New York

Found Dec 25, 2020 · 6 years ago

On December 25, 2020, the female body of Daisy Perret-Gentil was discovered in Manhattan, New York. The case remains unresolved, as Daisy Perret-Gentil is an unclaimed person, leaving questions about her life and circumstances leading to her tragic demise.…

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David Rivera

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Dec 25, 2020 · 6 years ago

On December 25, 2020, the body of an unidentified male, later identified as David Rivera, was discovered in Bronx, New York. Despite efforts by the authorities, Rivera remains unclaimed, leading to a case filed under Namus ID: UCP78883. The investigation into…

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Melvin Mahan

Male · Tulsa, Oklahoma

Found Dec 25, 2020 · 6 years ago

On December 25, 2020, the body of an unidentified male was discovered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, sparking a case that continues to search for answers. The individual, later identified as Melvin Mahan, became a subject of investigation under the NamUs ID: UCP80714.…

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Paula Small

Female · Bronx, New York

Found Dec 25, 2020 · 6 years ago

On December 25, 2020, the remains of an unidentified small female were discovered in the Bronx, New York. This individual, known only by the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) ID: UCP78882, has remained unclaimed since her discovery. The…

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George Griffith

Male · Lynnwood, Washington

Found Dec 25, 2020 · 6 years ago

George Edgar Griffith was discovered deceased on December 25, 2020, in Lynnwood, Washington, marking the onset of an intricate and unresolved case of an unclaimed person. His remains were found in an adult family home where he reportedly died of natural…

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Batsey Rhoden

Male · Far Rockaway, New York

Found Dec 25, 2019 · 7 years ago

On December 25, 2019, the body of an unclaimed male, later identified as Batsey Rhoden, was discovered in Far Rockaway, New York. The case remains unresolved as his identity remains unverified, and no family members have come forward to claim him. The case is…

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J C Clark

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Dec 25, 2018 · 8 years ago

On December 25, 2018, the body of an unidentified male, listed under the name J-C Clark, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. This case is cataloged under the Namus ID UCP55384 and remains unsolved, presenting a poignant mystery as the individual remains…

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George Moore

Male · Hartford, Connecticut

Found Dec 25, 2018 · 8 years ago

On December 25, 2018, the body of an unclaimed male, identified as George Moore, was found in Hartford, Connecticut. His identity was verified through investigations conducted by the Connecticut Office of Chief Medical Examiner. Prior to his passing, Moore…

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Michael Cardella

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Dec 25, 2018 · 8 years ago

On December 25, 2018, the body of an unidentified male was discovered in the Bronx, New York. The individual was later identified as Michael Cardella, but despite efforts, he remains unclaimed. The circumstances surrounding his discovery and subsequent…

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Dorothy Mickles

Female · Bronx, New York

Found Dec 25, 2018 · 8 years ago

On December 25, 2018, the body of a female, identified as Dorothy Mickles, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite the passage of time, Dorothy Mickles remains an unclaimed person, with the case remaining unresolved. The investigation surrounding her…

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Margaret Issaev

Female · Brooklyn, New York

Found Dec 25, 2015 · 11 years ago

On December 25, 2015, the body of Margaret Issaev was discovered in Brooklyn, New York, marking the beginning of an unclaimed person investigation. Despite efforts to identify and claim her remains, Margaret's case remains open, leaving her story shrouded in…

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Sharon Michelson

Female · Stockton, California

Found Dec 25, 2025 · 1 year ago

On December 25, 2025, the body of Sharon Michelson was found in Stockton, California. The case became an unsolved mystery due to the lack of sufficient information to identify any living relatives or next of kin. Sharon was residing in a board and care…

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Withela Graham

Female · Memphis, Tennessee

Found Dec 25, 2025 · 1 year ago

On December 25, 2025, the body of an unidentified female was discovered in Memphis, Tennessee, leading to an unclaimed person case that remains unsolved. The deceased, later identified as Withela Hope Graham, was found under circumstances that have left both…

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Patrick Shannon

Male · Danvers, Massachusetts

Found Dec 25, 2025 · 1 year ago

On December 25, 2025, the body of Patrick T. Shannon was discovered in Danvers, Massachusetts. Sadly, Shannon was found unresponsive outside and was subsequently pronounced dead. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and his case has since…

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Roger Powell

Male · Youngstown, Ohio

Found Dec 25, 2025 · 1 year ago

Roger Samuel Powell, identified as the unclaimed individual in case number UCP161675, was discovered deceased on December 25, 2025, in his apartment in Youngstown, Ohio. His body was found by a concerned neighbor who noticed his prolonged absence and took the…

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Joseph Brisbane

Male · New York, New York

Found Dec 25, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 25, 2024, the body of an unidentified male was discovered in New York, New York. Currently referred to as Joseph Brisbane, this individual remains unclaimed, with efforts ongoing to ascertain his identity and notify potential family members or…

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Monica Gordon

Female · Bronx, New York

Found Dec 25, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 25, 2024, the body of a female identified as Monica Gordon was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite ongoing investigations, she remains unclaimed, leaving authorities and the community to seek next of kin or anyone who might provide…

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Floyd Mathis

Male · Queens, New York

Found Dec 25, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 25, 2024, the body of an unclaimed male identified as Floyd Mathis was discovered in Queens, New York. This case has been registered under Namus ID: UCP136484. Despite efforts to identify and contact relatives, Floyd Mathis remains unclaimed. The…

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James Jackson

Male · Queens, New York

Found Dec 25, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 25, 2024, the body of an individual identified as James Keith Jackson was discovered in Queens, New York, marking a poignant unclaimed person case that has drawn considerable attention. The male identified was found under circumstances that…

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Richard Hilton

Male · Lakewood, Washington

Found Dec 25, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 25, 2023, the body of 70-year-old Richard Scott Hilton was discovered in Lakewood, Washington. Found unresponsive at his residence by his roommate, Hilton has since been the subject of an unclaimed person case, bearing the Namus ID: UCP114331.…

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Paul Grubb

Male · Aiea, Hawaii

Found Dec 25, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 25, 2022, the calm of Christmas Day was disrupted when the lifeless body of Paul Grubb was discovered. Grubb, a male inmate at the Halawa Correctional Facility located in Honolulu County, was found unresponsive in his cell bed around 8:50 PM. The…

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Maria Calderon

Female · New York, New York

Found Dec 25, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 25, 2022, the body of Maria Calderon, an unclaimed individual, was discovered in New York, New York. The case, identified by Namus ID: UCP103044, is currently being managed by the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME). Despite…

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Bennie Thomas

Male · Memphis, Tennessee

Found Dec 25, 2020 · 6 years ago

The unclaimed person case of Bennie Lee Thomas revolves around the discovery of a 70-year-old African American male whose body was found unresponsive outdoors on December 25, 2020, in Memphis, Tennessee. The case was registered with the NamUs database under…

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Russell Chancellor

Male · Boise, Idaho

Found Dec 25, 2020 · 6 years ago

On December 25, 2020, the body of Russell Charles Chancellor was discovered in Boise, Idaho, marking the beginning of an unclaimed person case registered under Namus ID: UCP78235. Despite efforts to identify next of kin or individuals who could make claims on…

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Dennis Thomas

Male · Knoxville, Tennessee

Found Dec 25, 2020 · 6 years ago

On December 25, 2020, the body of Dennis R. Thomas was discovered in Knoxville, Tennessee. Despite efforts to locate his next of kin, Thomas has remained an unclaimed person, leaving authorities and the local community eager to ensure that his legacy is not…

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Try Lim

Male · Irving, Texas

Found Dec 25, 2020 · 6 years ago

On December 25, 2020, the body of an unidentified male, Try Lim, was discovered in Irving, Texas. The individual was subsequently pronounced deceased in Dallas. Despite the passage of time, efforts continue to locate the decedent's next of kin. The…

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