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Unclaimed Persons on December 27

633 open cases in our database happened on December 27. Every one is a family still waiting for answers.

Unclaimed Persons (87)

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Jerico Wilson

Male · Memphis, Tennessee

Found Dec 27, 2025 · 1 year ago

On December 27, 2025, the lifeless body of a 49-year-old man was found in a motel room in Memphis, Tennessee. The man was later identified as Jerico Ramelle Wilson. Despite this identification, Jerico's case remains a poignant one, as he is listed as…

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Sean Blue

Male · Pasadena, California

Found Dec 27, 2025 · 1 year ago

Sean Patrick, identified by the Namus ID: UCP155881, was a decedent found on December 27, 2025, in Pasadena, California. The male body, currently unclaimed, was discovered unresponsive at his care facility, bringing forth a case that has since awaited…

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William Tate

Male · Brooklyn, New York

Found Dec 27, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 27, 2024, the body of a male identified as William C. Tate was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. Despite thorough investigative efforts, Tate remains an unclaimed individual, and authorities are seeking assistance from the public to bring closure…

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Debra Hite

Female · Tacoma, Washington

Found Dec 27, 2024 · 2 years ago

Debra Marie Hite, a 65-year-old woman, was discovered deceased at her residence in Tacoma, Washington, on December 27, 2024. Her case is being handled by the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, but despite their efforts, they have been unable to identify…

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Anthony Brown

Male · Vancouver, Washington

Found Dec 27, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 27, 2024, the community of Vancouver, Washington, was touched by a palpable sense of loss when the body of Anthony Cordell Brown was discovered. Anthony was found deceased under circumstances that have yet to be fully detailed. Despite the passing…

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Donald Ladenberger

Male · San Diego, California

Found Dec 27, 2024 · 2 years ago

Donald John Ladenberger, a single, white male, was found deceased in his San Diego apartment on December 27, 2024. Ladenberger, who lived alone, had not been in contact with friends or family for an undisclosed period, leading to his unfortunate discovery…

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Yvette Mardin

Female · Tampa, Florida

Found Dec 27, 2024 · 2 years ago

Yvette Mardin, identified as a female, was discovered deceased on December 27, 2024, in Tampa, Florida. Following her passing, it was determined that she succumbed to a chronic illness while receiving care in a Tampa area hospital. Unfortunately, efforts to…

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Alex RODRIGUEZ

Male · Los Angeles, California

Found Dec 27, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 27, 2023, motorists traveling along the 60 Freeway west of Indiana Street in Los Angeles reported the presence of a man lying on the ground on the right shoulder. Paramedics quickly arrived at the scene and pronounced the man deceased at 1:52 PM.…

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James Ruby

Male · Kansas City, Kansas

Found Dec 27, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 27, 2023, the unclaimed body of James Ruby was discovered in his residence in Kansas City, Kansas. The circumstances surrounding his passing remain under investigation as authorities seek to piece together the details of his last days. James…

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Juan Hernandez

Male · Glendale, California

Found Dec 27, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 27, 2023, a welfare check was requested by Juan Carlos Hernandez's case manager to the Glendale Police Department. Responding to the call, the police arrived at the location in Glendale, California, and discovered Juan Carlos Hernandez in an…

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Andrew Williams

Male · Spokane, Washington

Found Dec 27, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 27, 2023, the body of Andrew Llewell Williams was discovered in Spokane, Washington, marking a poignant chapter in an ongoing investigation handled by local authorities. Despite the identification of the deceased, the case remains complex as…

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Michael Collins

Male · Phoenix, Arizona

Found Dec 27, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 27, 2022, in Phoenix, Arizona, the body of a male identified as Michael Gregory Collins was discovered. Following an investigation, it was determined that Michael had passed away in Maricopa County. Despite efforts to reach out to next of kin…

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Edwin Bonilla Martinez

Male · Van Nuys, California

Found Dec 27, 2022 · 4 years ago

Edwin Edgar Bonilla-Martinez was discovered deceased in Van Nuys, California, on December 27, 2022. His body was found within a transient encampment, a harsh and sobering reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by individuals living on the streets. The Los…

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Marvin Lewis

Male · Memphis, Tennessee

Found Dec 27, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 27, 2022, an unidentified male body was discovered in an unoccupied residence in Memphis, Tennessee. The medical examiner's office was able to identify the deceased as Marvin Grantham Lewis through fingerprint analysis. Despite this positive…

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Daniel Reed

Male · Phoenix, Arizona

Found Dec 27, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 27, 2022, in the bustling city of Phoenix, Arizona, the body of an unclaimed individual was discovered, later identified as Daniel Louis Reed. Unfortunately, despite efforts to locate family members or a next of kin, no one could be contacted or…

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Sherrie Mercer

Female · Indianapolis, Indiana

Found Dec 27, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 27, 2022, authorities were dispatched to Ketcham Street in Indianapolis, Indiana, following a report from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department of an unresponsive individual. The Marion County Coroner's Office was tasked with assisting…

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Orilester Smith

Male · Garland, Texas

Found Dec 27, 2020 · 6 years ago

The case of Orilester Smith centers on an unclaimed male individual whose body was discovered in Garland, Texas, on December 27, 2020. The circumstances surrounding his death remain publicly unspecified, yet the significance of his identity and the lack of…

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Kenneth Miotke

Male · Tacoma, Washington

Found Dec 27, 2019 · 7 years ago

On December 27, 2019, the body of Kenneth Miotke, a 64-year-old homeless male, was discovered in Tacoma, Washington. The decedent passed away at Tacoma General Hospital, a healthcare institution located in the city. Despite efforts to identify and notify next…

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Colin Campbell

Male · Danvers, Massachusetts

Found Dec 27, 2019 · 7 years ago

On December 27, 2019, the body of Colin Campbell was discovered in Danvers, Massachusetts. The decedent was found unresponsive in his residence following a well-being check carried out by local law enforcement and the fire department. The circumstances…

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Michael Macias

Male · Santa Cruz, California

Found Dec 27, 2019 · 7 years ago

Michael Paul Macias, identified as an unclaimed person under Namus ID: UCP120275, was discovered deceased on December 27, 2019, in Santa Cruz, California. His journey to this unclaimed status began on Christmas Day of the same year when he was brought to…

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Stephen Cunningham

Male · Knoxville, Tennessee

Found Dec 27, 2018 · 8 years ago

On December 27, 2018, the body of Stephen Sebastian Cunningham was discovered in Knoxville, Tennessee, marking the start of an ongoing unclaimed person case. Cunningham's case was recorded under the Namus ID: UCP57407, and it has been handled by the Knoxville…

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Harry Lehner

Male · Cape Coral, Florida

Found Dec 27, 2017 · 9 years ago

On December 27, 2017, a male body was discovered within a residence in Cape Coral, Florida. The deceased was identified as Harry Lehner. Despite extensive investigation and outreach efforts, law enforcement officers were unable to locate any next of kin for…

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Edward Boles

Male · Knoxville, Tennessee

Found Dec 27, 2017 · 9 years ago

On December 27, 2017, the body of Edward William Boles was discovered in Knoxville, Tennessee. Despite efforts to identify next of kin or individuals who might make funeral arrangements, Edward remained unclaimed, leading to a county cremation. It is a solemn…

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John Standfield

Male · San Bernardino, California

Found Dec 27, 2017 · 9 years ago

On December 27, 2017, the body of an unclaimed individual was discovered in San Bernardino, California. The deceased was identified as John Howard Standfield. His body was found at the Waterman Convalescent Hospital, a facility located within the city.…

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William Munck

Male · Loma Linda, California

Found Dec 27, 2017 · 9 years ago

On December 27, 2017, an unidentified male body was discovered in Loma Linda, California, leading to an investigation of the circumstances surrounding his death. The deceased was later identified as William Mark Munck, an unclaimed individual whose case has…

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Him Neang

Female · Everett, Washington

Found Dec 27, 2015 · 11 years ago

The unfortunate case of Him Phon Neang involves an elderly woman whose life came to a tragic and anonymous end on December 27, 2015, in Everett, Washington. With an altered mental status, she was admitted to the hospital, where she remained unidentified until…

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Teresa Henderson

Female · Knoxville, Tennessee

Found Dec 27, 2014 · 12 years ago

On December 27, 2014, a tragic discovery unfolded in Knoxville, Tennessee, with the finding of the body of Teresa Henderson. Despite the circumstances surrounding her death, the case remains unresolved and is identified by the NamUs database with the ID…

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Nelson Ordonez-fernandez

Male · Honolulu, Hawaii

Found Dec 27, 2014 · 12 years ago

On December 27, 2014, in Honolulu, Hawaii, an unfortunate discovery was made that would lead to an ongoing case of an unclaimed person. The deceased, identified as Nelson Ordonez-Fernandez, was found in circumstances that suggested a natural death. Despite…

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Paul Manner

Male · Hawaii

Found Dec 27, 2013 · 13 years ago

On December 27, 2013, the body of an unidentified adult male was discovered in Hawaii, leading to the opening of an unclaimed person case. This case has been documented under the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) with the identifier…

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Richard McKinley

Male · Hawaii

Found Dec 27, 2013 · 13 years ago

Richard H. McKinley's case is a poignant story of an unclaimed individual discovered in Hawaii on December 27, 2013. This unfortunate case involves a male body found under circumstances that remained unresolved, leaving behind numerous questions and a sense…

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David Nevins

Male · Katy, Texas

Found Dec 27, 2012 · 14 years ago

On December 27, 2012, the body of David Michael Nevins was discovered in a residence in Katy, Texas. Despite efforts to identify and claim the deceased, the case remains unresolved, with Nevins' identity ultimately determined but him remaining unclaimed. As…

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Virginia Nicolais

Female · Anaheim, California

Found Dec 27, 2009 · 17 years ago

On December 27, 2009, the body of Virginia Ruth Nicolais was discovered in Anaheim, California, marking the beginning of a case that remains unresolved due to the deceased being unclaimed. The circumstances surrounding her death were swiftly investigated…

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Alfred Davis

Male · Houston, Texas

Found Dec 27, 2007 · 19 years ago

On December 27, 2007, a male body was found in Houston, Texas. The deceased, identified as Alfred Davis, came to the attention of authorities after passing away at a local hospital. Despite efforts to uncover more details surrounding his identity or next of…

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Francis Forni

San Bernardino, California

Found Dec 27, 2005 · 21 years ago

On December 27, 2005, in San Bernardino, California, the remains of Francis Vincent Forni were discovered, marking the beginning of an unclaimed person case that remains unresolved to this day. The discovery lacked critical identifiers, as both Forni’s height…

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Carson Martinson

San Bernardino, California

Found Dec 27, 2005 · 21 years ago

Carson Martinson's case remains one of the baffling unclaimed person situations handled by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department - Coroner Division. On December 27, 2005, Carson Martinson's body was discovered in San Bernardino, California, leading…

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William Eskridge

Male · Santa Ana, California

Found Dec 27, 2003 · 23 years ago

On December 27, 2003, the body of a man identified as William James Eskridge was discovered in Santa Ana, California. Despite efforts to trace his background and find any next of kin, William James Eskridge remains an unclaimed person. He was registered under…

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Bec Pedersen

Male · Anaheim, California

Found Dec 27, 2003 · 23 years ago

On December 27, 2003, in Anaheim, California, the body of an unidentified male was discovered, marking the beginning of a case that remains unresolved to this day. The individual, later designated as NamUs ID: UCP3483, is tied to a mystery that has persisted…

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John Harris

Barstow, California

Found Dec 27, 2003 · 23 years ago

On December 27, 2003, in the desert landscape of Barstow, California, the body of an unclaimed person identified as John Richard Harris was discovered. This case, which remains unresolved, is cataloged under the Namus ID: UCP63181. Despite efforts to gather…

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Hope Carter

Female · Kennewick, Washington

Found Dec 27, 2000 · 26 years ago

On December 27, 2000, authorities in Kennewick, Washington, were faced with an unfortunate mystery involving an unclaimed person known as Hope Gomez Carter. Her remains were discovered, and despite extensive efforts to investigate her background and identity…

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