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Roxanne Elaine Fleming

Missing · age 22 · Edmonton, Alberta

Last seen December 27, 1986

In the summer of 1982, a young, 18-year-old First Nations woman named Roxanne Elaine Fleming was at a vulnerable point in her life. Tragedy had struck earlier that year when her fiancé, the father of her infant daughter, was killed in a work-related accident.…

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Missing Persons (84)

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Lucila Tiul

Female, age 14 · Immokalee, Florida

Last seen Dec 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

Lucila Tiul, a 14-year-old girl from Immokalee, Florida, was last seen on December 27, 2021. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a black shirt, maroon shorts, and sandals. Lucila, who stands at 5 feet tall and weighs approximately 137 pounds…

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Maria Lazaro avila

Female, age 18 · Phoenix, Arizona

Last seen Dec 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

Maria Lazaro Avila was a 14-year-old girl when she disappeared from Phoenix, Arizona, shortly before Christmas 2021. Public missing-person records place her last known sighting on December 21, 2021, in the area of North 9th Street and East Euclid Avenue in…

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Erin Maureen Brooks

Female, age 38 · Fredericton, New Brunswick

Last seen Dec 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the province of New Brunswick, a 38-year-old mother of four named Erin Maureen Brooks disappeared, leaving her family and community in a state of prolonged anguish. A member of St. Mary's First Nation, also known as Sitansisk, Erin was last seen on the…

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Timothy Smith

Male, age 34 · Torrance, Pennsylvania

Last seen Dec 27, 2016 · 10 years ago

On a cold Tuesday in late December of 2016, a 34-year-old man named Timothy Micah Smith vanished from Torrance, Pennsylvania. He was last seen on the morning of December 27th, at approximately 10:30 a.m. At the time of his disappearance, Timothy was a patient…

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Robert Biggs

Male, age 49 · Chimney Rock, North Carolina

Last seen Dec 27, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the scenic village of Chimney Rock, North Carolina, a sense of unease settled over the community following the disappearance of 49-year-old Robert Leo Biggs, known to his friends and family as Bobby or Bob. On December 27, 2016, a day that began like any…

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April Pickens

Female, age 29 · Asheville, North Carolina

Last seen Dec 27, 2011 · 15 years ago

In the winter of 2011, a 29-year-old mother of five named April Michele Pickens vanished from her home in Asheville, North Carolina, leaving behind a void that her family feels to this day. She was last seen on December 27th at the Pisgah View Apartments…

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Lacey Buenfil

Female, age 25 · Altoona, Florida

Last seen Dec 27, 2011 · 15 years ago

Lacey Buenfil, a 25-year-old mother of three, was last seen on December 27, 2011, in Altoona, Florida. On that day, she was with an acquaintance, Terry Kenneth McDowell, driving through the Ocala National Forest. The truck they were in got stuck in the sand…

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Jose Estrada

Male, age 16 · Porterville, California

Last seen Dec 27, 2006 · 20 years ago

Jose Luis Estrada, a 16-year-old from Porterville, California, was last seen on December 27, 2006, at his foster home. He disappeared along with his younger brother, Jaime Estrada, who was 12 years old at the time. Investigators suspect that both brothers may…

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Deaths by Force (409)

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Johntreal Lewis

Male, age 18 · Mobile, Alabama

Killed Dec 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

On a December evening in Mobile, Alabama, the life of 18-year-old Johntreal Lewis was tragically cut short. The young man was at a Clark Gas Station on Moffett Road on December 27, 2021, when gunfire erupted, leaving him with fatal injuries. The scene that…

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Beth Jordan

Female, age 36 · Ireland, West Virginia

Killed Dec 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the quiet community of Ireland, West Virginia, the life of 36-year-old Beth Ann Jordan was tragically cut short on the evening of December 27, 2021. A loving mother and wife, Beth was a homemaker who had previously managed a local McDonald's for over a…

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Ernest Everett Starnes III

Male, age 43 · Angel Fire, New Mexico

Killed Dec 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

Ernest Everett Starnes III, a 43-year-old individual, tragically lost his life to gun violence on December 27, 2021, in Angel Fire, New Mexico. The incident occurred in this small town located in the northeastern part of the state, known for its natural…

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Alicia Cardenas

Female, age 44 · Denver, Colorado

Killed Dec 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

Alicia Cardenas, a 44-year-old female, was a beloved and influential figure in the Denver community, known for her artistry as a muralist and the owner of Sol Tribe Custom Tattoo and Body Piercing. On December 27, 2021, her life was tragically cut short when…

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Alyssa Gunn Maldonado

Female, age 35 · Denver, Colorado

Killed Dec 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

On a winter evening in Denver, Colorado, the life of 35-year-old Alyssa Gunn Maldonado was tragically cut short in a violent shooting spree that unfolded across the city and into the suburb of Lakewood. On December 27, 2021, a gunman entered Sol Tribe Custom…

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Daniel Scofield

Male, age 38 · Denver, Colorado

Killed Dec 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

Daniel Scofield, a 38-year-old man, was tragically killed on December 27, 2021, during a shooting spree that spanned across Denver and Lakewood, Colorado. Known affectionately as 'Dano' to his friends and family, Scofield was a talented tattoo artist working…

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Michael Swinyard

Male, age 67 · Denver, Colorado

Killed Dec 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the quiet neighborhood of Cheesman Park in Denver, Colorado, 67-year-old Michael Swinyard was fatally shot in his residence on December 27, 2021. His death was not an isolated incident but rather a targeted attack in a devastating shooting spree that…

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Kevin Mayberry

Male, age 19 · Washington, District of Columbia

Killed Dec 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the evening hours of December 27, 2021, tragedy struck in Southeast Washington, D.C., forever altering the lives of the family and friends of Kevin Mayberry. A 19-year-old Black/African American male, Mayberry was a resident of the Southeast quadrant of…

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Unidentified Remains (37)

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 60 · Miami, Florida

Found Dec 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

The decedent was found near NW 29 Ave and NW 11 Street, Miami FL.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 30 · Tumacacori, Arizona

Found Dec 27, 2006 · 20 years ago

Skeletal remains found by USBP in desert.

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Unidentified Person

Unsure, est. age 99 · Newark, New Jersey

Found Dec 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

2nd floor of abandoned house

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 45 · Webb County County, Texas

Found Dec 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

found on the Bella Vista Ranch in Webb county

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 60 · San Francisco, California

Found Dec 27, 2006 · 20 years ago

The subject was found beneath a concrete pier approximately 150 yards north of 817 Terry Francois Street. Several local homeless individuals stated that a homeless man, known only as "Juan", had lived under the pier for several years. They described "Juan" as…

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 35 · Duncanville, Texas

Found Dec 27, 2001 · 25 years ago

Found with GSW in drug house. Possibly of middle eastern descent, gunshot wound to the head and sharp force injury to the neck.

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Unidentified Male

Male · South Padre Island, Texas

Found Dec 27, 2015 · 11 years ago

Found floating in Laguna Madre at South Padre Island, TX

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 42 · Savannah, Georgia

Found Dec 27, 2010 · 16 years ago

Partially clothed skeletal remains were discovered at the edge of a small pond by two men searching for a fishing spot at the pond. The pond was located in a somwhat isolated wooded area, but it was near a railroad track.

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Unclaimed Persons (87)

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Lisa Mauro

Female · Manhattan, New York

Found Dec 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 27, 2021, the body of a female identified as Lisa B Mauro was discovered in Manhattan, New York. Despite the significant time that has passed since her body was found, she remains an unclaimed person, her case cataloged under the Namus ID…

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Loran Hellerman

Male · Denver, Colorado

Found Dec 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 27, 2021, the body of a man identified as Loran Leon Hellerman was discovered in a hotel room by staff in Denver, Colorado. Authorities responded to the scene, leading to the involvement of the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner. Despite…

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Val Lafrance

Male · Framingham, Massachusetts

Found Dec 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 27, 2021, an unclaimed male body identified as Val Lafrance was discovered in Framingham, Massachusetts. His friend, concerned about Val's well-being, had requested a welfare check after failing to hear from him for some time. During this check…

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Joseph Garcia

Male · Denver, Colorado

Found Dec 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

Joseph Ruben Garcia, identified by Namus ID: UCP98722, was found deceased on December 27, 2021, at Saint Joseph’s Medical Center in Denver, Colorado. Despite efforts to trace his background and relatives, Joseph remains an unclaimed individual, with no next…

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Robert Sullivan

Male · Denver, Colorado

Found Dec 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

The case of Robert Ellis Sullivan, identified under Namus ID: UCP98719, revolves around the unclaimed body found on December 27, 2021, in Denver, Colorado. The discovery was made by a security guard employed by a nearby business, who came across the deceased…

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Donald Lightfoot

Male · Dallas, Texas

Found Dec 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 27, 2021, the body of Donald Charles Lightfoot was discovered in Dallas, Texas. He was officially pronounced deceased in the city, and his case has since been entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under the ID…

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Marco Gonzalez-contreras

Male · Duncanville, Texas

Found Dec 27, 2001 · 25 years ago

On December 27, 2001, the remains of Marco Gonzalez-Contreras were discovered in a house in Duncanville, Texas. The body was found by the landlord, who reported the discovery to authorities. Despite investigative efforts, Gonzalez-Contreras remains an…

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Oscar Hermosillo

Male · Escondido, California

Found Dec 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 27, 2021, the community of Escondido, California, was touched by a somber incident involving an unclaimed person case currently under the jurisdiction of the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office. The decedent, identified as Oscar Archivaldo…

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Serial Killer Victims (11)

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Cara Evelyn Knott

Victim of San Diego Serial Murders

San Diego, California

Killed Dec 27, 1986 · 40 years ago

Cara Evelyn Knott, a 20-year-old white female college student from San Diego, California, was tragically murdered on December 27, 1986. She was last seen alive while driving south on Interstate 15, returning home to El Cajon after visiting her boyfriend in…

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Barbara Jean Narbone

Victim of Deborah Fornuto

age 6months · Chicago, Illinois

Killed Dec 27, 1976 · 50 years ago

Barbara Jean Narbone was born on November 13, 1976, and tragically passed away on December 27, 1976, at just six weeks old. Her death was initially attributed to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome , a diagnosis that was widely accepted at the time. However, her…

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Alice Stewart

Victim of Heather Irene Pressdee

age 85 · Kittanning, Pennsylvania

Killed Dec 27, 2022 · 4 years ago

Alice Jean Stewart, an 85-year-old Caucasian woman, passed away on December 27, 2022, in Kittanning, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Warren Everett and Ethel Toy and was deeply devoted to her faith. Alice was an active member of the Center Hill Church…

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Katherine Kleinkauf

Victim of Jonathan Mills

age 43 · Guilford, Connecticut

Killed Dec 27, 2000 · 26 years ago

In the quiet shoreline town of Guilford, Connecticut, the morning of December 27, 2000, brought a horrific discovery that shattered the community's sense of peace. Katherine "Kitty" Kleinkauf, a 43-year-old Caucasian woman, was found brutally murdered in her…

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Rachael Crum

Victim of Jonathan Mills

age 6 · Guilford, Connecticut

Killed Dec 27, 2000 · 26 years ago

In the quiet shoreline town of Guilford, Connecticut, the holiday season of 2000 was shattered by a horrific act of violence that claimed the life of 6-year-old Rachael Crum, a White female. On December 27, 2000, Rachael, her 4-year-old brother Kyle Redway…

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Kyle Redway

Victim of Jonathan Mills

age 4 · Guilford, Connecticut

Killed Dec 27, 2000 · 26 years ago

In the quiet shoreline town of Guilford, Connecticut, the holiday season of 2000 was shattered by a brutal act of violence that claimed the life of 4-year-old Kyle Redway, a young female. On December 27, 2000, Kyle, her 6-year-old sister Rachael Crum, and…

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Sylvester Walton

Victim of Desmond Domnique Jennings

age 44 · Fort-worth, Texas

Killed Dec 27, 1993 · 33 years ago

Sylvester Walton, a 44-year-old male from Fort Worth, Texas, was tragically killed on December 27, 1993. Walton was shot in the face with a .32-caliber pistol by Desmond Dominique Jennings during a robbery at Walton's residence. Jennings, along with an…

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Wonda Matthews

Victim of Desmond Domnique Jennings

Fort-worth, Texas

Killed Dec 27, 1993 · 33 years ago

Wonda Matthews, a 27-year-old woman from Fort Worth, Texas, tragically lost her life on December 27, 1993. Her death was part of a series of violent incidents carried out by Desmond Domnique Jennings, a serial killer who was later executed for his crimes. On…

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Mass Murder Victims (5)

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Alicia Cardenas

Mass murder victim of Lyndon Mcleod

Female, age 44 · Denver, Colorado

Killed Dec 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

Alicia Cardenas, a 44-year-old female, was a beloved and influential figure in the Denver community, known for her artistry as a muralist and the owner of Sol Tribe Custom Tattoo and Body Piercing. On December 27, 2021, her life was tragically cut short when…

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Alyssa Gunn-Maldonado

Mass murder victim of Lyndon Mcleod

Female, age 35 · Denver, Colorado

Killed Dec 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

On a winter evening in Denver, Colorado, the life of 35-year-old Alyssa Gunn Maldonado was tragically cut short in a violent shooting spree that unfolded across the city and into the suburb of Lakewood. On December 27, 2021, a gunman entered Sol Tribe Custom…

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Michael Swinyard

Mass murder victim of Lyndon Mcleod

Male, age 67 · Denver, Colorado

Killed Dec 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the quiet neighborhood of Cheesman Park in Denver, Colorado, 67-year-old Michael Swinyard was fatally shot in his residence on December 27, 2021. His death was not an isolated incident but rather a targeted attack in a devastating shooting spree that…

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Danny Scofield

Mass murder victim of Lyndon Mcleod

Male, age 38 · Denver, Colorado

Killed Dec 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

Daniel Scofield, a 38-year-old man, was tragically killed on December 27, 2021, during a shooting spree that spanned across Denver and Lakewood, Colorado. Known affectionately as 'Dano' to his friends and family, Scofield was a talented tattoo artist working…

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Sarah Steck

Mass murder victim of Lyndon Mcleod

Female, age 28 · Lakewood, Colorado

Killed Dec 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

At twenty-eight years old, Sarah Steck was behind the front desk of the Hyatt House hotel in Lakewood, Colorado, on the evening of December 27, 2021, her life a canvas of promise and creativity. A recent graduate of Metropolitan State University of Denver…

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