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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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Lisa Mauro - Manhattan, New York
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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 - Denver, Colorado
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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 - Framingham, Massachusetts
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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 - Denver, Colorado
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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 - Denver, Colorado
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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 - Dallas, Texas
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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 - Duncanville, Texas
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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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Dennis Maples

Male · Knoxville, Tennessee
Found Dec 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 27, 2021, a male body was discovered in Knoxville, Tennessee, prompting an investigation by local authorities. The deceased, identified as Dennis C. Maples, remains unclaimed despite efforts to notify next of kin. His case is cataloged under the…

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Michelle Carpenter

Female · Columbus, Ohio
Found Dec 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 27, 2021, an unclaimed female body was discovered in Columbus, Ohio, a city well-known for its vibrant community and bustling city life. The decedent, later identified as Michelle Carpenter, was found deceased in a tent situated in the backyard of…

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Keith Thomas

Male · Washington, District of Columbia
Found Dec 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 27, 2021, the body of an individual identified as Keith Thomas Male was discovered in Washington, District of Columbia. The remains were subsequently brought to the city's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) as part of a case labeled as a…

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Burton Tanksley

Male · Kansas City, Kansas
Found Dec 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 27, 2021, in Kansas City, Kansas, the body of Burton Tanksley was discovered, launching a case shrouded in mystery and concern. His passing, recorded under Namus ID UCP128825, initiated a search to trace his lineage and locate any next of kin, a…

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Jayceon Jones

Male · Tacoma, Washington
Found Dec 27, 2016 · 10 years ago

Jayceon Jones, a male decedent, was found in Tacoma, Washington, on December 27, 2016. Tragically, Jayceon was stillborn at a local hospital and remained unclaimed by his family. Following standard procedures, he was sent to a rotation funeral home, where he…

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Vernon Waller

Male · Unknown, West Virginia
Found Dec 27, 2006 · 20 years ago

On December 27, 2006, the body of an unidentified male was discovered in an unknown location in West Virginia. The case is recorded under the Namus ID UCP91992 and is being handled by the West Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Despite efforts…

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Robert Simpson - Sparks, Nevada
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Robert Simpson

Male · Sparks, Nevada
Found Dec 27, 2025 · 1 year ago

Robert A. Simpson, identified under NamUs ID UCP154091, was a man who spent his final days in hospice care before his death on December 27, 2025. His body was discovered in Sparks, Nevada, with no known relatives to claim him or provide additional personal…

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Gelacio Gonzalez - Queens, New York
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Gelacio Gonzalez

Male · Queens, New York
Found Dec 27, 2025 · 1 year ago

On December 27, 2025, the body of Gelacio Gonzalez was discovered in Queens, New York, marking the beginning of a case that has yet to find resolution. The individual was identified as Gelacio Gonzalez, a male, but further details about his identity and…

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Rhonda Ellis - Queens, New York
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Rhonda Ellis

Female · Queens, New York
Found Dec 27, 2025 · 1 year ago

On December 27, 2025, in the bustling borough of Queens, New York, the body of an unidentified female was discovered. This case, marked by the Namus ID UCP155633, remains shrouded in mystery with the woman still unclaimed. She has been posthumously identified…

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Nelson Colon - New York, New York
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Nelson Colon

Male · New York, New York
Found Dec 27, 2025 · 1 year ago

On December 27, 2025, the body of a male, Nelson Colon, was discovered in New York, New York. Despite efforts by the authorities, the case remains unresolved as Nelson Colon is yet to be claimed. The case is currently documented under the Namus ID: UCP155490.…

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Barbara Reed - Hesperia, California
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Barbara Reed

Female · Hesperia, California
Found Dec 27, 2025 · 1 year ago

In the quiet city of Hesperia, California, a tragic yet puzzling case unfolded following the discovery of an unclaimed body on December 27, 2025. The individual was identified posthumously as Barbara Reed, a woman who met her natural end in this Southern…

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Anthony Stanis - Queens, New York
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Anthony Stanis

Male · Queens, New York
Found Dec 27, 2024 · 2 years ago

The unclaimed person case of Anthony Stanis involves a male individual whose body was discovered on December 27, 2024, in Queens, New York. The case, cataloged under Namus ID UCP136314, is being investigated by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York…

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Vincent Piano - Dallas, Texas
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Vincent Piano

Male · Dallas, Texas
Found Dec 27, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 27, 2024, the body of a male identified as Vincent Louis Piano was discovered in Dallas, Texas. Despite efforts to determine the circumstances surrounding his death, Vincent remains an unclaimed person. The local authorities pronounced him…

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DANIEL DEL CARMEN RODRIGUEZ - SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico
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DANIEL DEL CARMEN RODRIGUEZ

Male · SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico
Found Dec 27, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 27, 2024, an unidentified male body was discovered in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The deceased, associated with the Namus ID UCP136953, was subsequently identified as Daniel Del-Carmen-Rodriguez. Preliminary reports indicate that Daniel was taken to…

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Christopher Williams - Los Angeles, California
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Christopher Williams

Male · Los Angeles, California
Found Dec 27, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 27, 2024, the lifeless body of an unclaimed male, later identified as Christopher Joseph Williams, was discovered on a sidewalk adjacent to a church in Los Angeles, California. The circumstances surrounding his death are currently under…

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Harold Clemmons - Bronx, New York
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Harold Clemmons

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Dec 27, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 27, 2024, the body of Harold Clemmons, an unclaimed male, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. The circumstances surrounding the discovery of his body remain unknown, and his case has yet to be resolved. Harold was identified through the NamUs…

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Dirjodhan Ramsaran - Bronx, New York
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Dirjodhan Ramsaran

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Dec 27, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 27, 2024, the lifeless body of a male identified as Dirjodhan Ramsaran was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite efforts to identify and locate any next of kin, this case remains one of an unclaimed person, presenting numerous challenges for…

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Lillian Lee - Montebello, California
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Lillian Lee

Female · Montebello, California
Found Dec 27, 2024 · 2 years ago

Lillian Lee was found deceased on December 27, 2024, in Montebello, California. She had been living alone in her residence when a neighbor noticed her unresponsive near the elevator and promptly called emergency services. Paramedics from Montebello Fire…

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James Braswell - New York, New York
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James Braswell

Male · New York, New York
Found Dec 27, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 27, 2024, the body of an unidentified male, later referred to as James Braswell, was discovered in New York City. Despite efforts to locate next of kin or establish a clear identity, the case remains unresolved, and the individual is currently…

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Gary Spero - Palmdale, California
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Gary Spero

Male · Palmdale, California
Found Dec 27, 2024 · 2 years ago

Gary Stephen Spero is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System as an unclaimed person connected to Palmdale, Los Angeles County, California. The case indicates he was associated with Palmdale as the city of residence or last known…

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Alan Whitehead - Denver, Colorado
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Alan Whitehead

Male · Denver, Colorado
Found Dec 27, 2023 · 3 years ago

Alan Warren Whitehead, a male individual, was discovered deceased on December 27, 2023, in Denver, Colorado. His body was found at his residence during a welfare check. The case has been registered under Namus ID: UCP113845. Efforts are currently underway to…

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Diana Kiker - Houston, Texas
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Diana Kiker

Female · Houston, Texas
Found Dec 27, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 27, 2023, the deceased body of Diana Lyn Kiker was discovered at her residence, a boarding house in Houston, Texas. Ms. Kiker's case has been classified under Namus ID: UCP115586. The circumstances surrounding her passing remain under…

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Kristopher Fudge - Ludlow, Massachusetts
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Kristopher Fudge

Male · Ludlow, Massachusetts
Found Dec 27, 2023 · 3 years ago

In a perplexing case in Ludlow, Massachusetts, authorities are investigating the death of an individual identified as Kristopher A Fudge, whose body was discovered on December 27, 2023. Kristopher had become an unclaimed person after being found deceased in…

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Agnes Morris - Denver, Colorado
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Agnes Morris

Female · Denver, Colorado
Found Dec 27, 2022 · 4 years ago

Agnes Marie Morris, a female resident of Denver, Colorado, was discovered deceased in her home on December 27, 2022. Her body was found by her caretaker, initiating an investigation into her passing and the search for any next-of-kin who might be able to…

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Earl Washington - Washington D.C., District of Columbia
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Earl Washington

Male · Washington D.C., District of Columbia
Found Dec 27, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 27, 2022, the body of Earl Osborne Washington was discovered at his residence in Washington, D.C. The remains, identified by the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System with the Namus ID UCP103883, were found in an early stage of…

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Diane Miller - Houston, Texas
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Diane Miller

Female · Houston, Texas
Found Dec 27, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 27, 2022, the body of Diane Marie Miller was discovered in a parking lot behind an abandoned building in Houston, Texas. The location, seemingly a makeshift residence for Ms. Miller, paints a poignant picture of her circumstances at the time. The…

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Juan Ortiz - New York, New York
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Juan Ortiz

Male · New York, New York
Found Dec 27, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 27, 2022, the body of a male identified as Juan Antonio Ortiz was discovered in New York, New York. The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner, with Namus case ID UCP99636, is handling the investigation. Despite the time that has passed…

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Karen Valencia - Upland, California
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Karen Valencia

Female · Upland, California
Found Dec 27, 2022 · 4 years ago

Karen Sue Valencia, identified as a female, was found deceased on December 27, 2022, in Upland, California. Her case is being handled by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department- Coroner Division. According to available records, Karen Valencia passed…

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Askia Muhammad - New York, New York
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Askia Muhammad

Male · New York, New York
Found Dec 27, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 27, 2022, the body of an individual identified as Askia Muhammad was discovered in New York, New York. The case has been logged under Namus ID: UCP103875. Efforts to locate any next of kin or affiliates have been unsuccessful, leaving the identity…

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Florentino Gonzalez Leyva - Dallas, Texas
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Florentino Gonzalez Leyva

Male · Dallas, Texas
Found Dec 27, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 27, 2022, the body of Florentino Gonzalez-Leyva, a male, was discovered in Dallas, Texas. His passing marked the inception of a complex case undertaking the search for his next of kin. As of now, Florentino remains unclaimed, highlighting the…

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Francisco Perez - Manhattan, New York
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Francisco Perez

Male · Manhattan, New York
Found Dec 27, 2020 · 6 years ago

On December 27, 2020, the body of an unidentified male was discovered in Manhattan, New York. The individual, later referred to as Francisco Perez, remains unclaimed. This case has drawn attention due to the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death and…

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Michael Winger - Reno, Nevada
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Michael Winger

Male · Reno, Nevada
Found Dec 27, 2019 · 7 years ago

On December 27, 2019, the deceased body of Michael Gordon Winger was discovered in his residence in Reno, Nevada. This case has been documented under the NamUs ID: UCP64654. Despite attempts to identify and contact next of kin, Michael remains unclaimed. The…

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Muriel Buchanan - Villa Park, Illinois
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Muriel Buchanan

Female · Villa Park, Illinois
Found Dec 27, 2018 · 8 years ago

Muriel Nadine Buchanan was discovered deceased under circumstances that have left her case open and unclaimed. Her body was found on December 27, 2018, during a well-being check at her motel room in Villa Park, Illinois. The discovery was made after…

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Timothy Hill - Carrollton, Texas
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Timothy Hill

Male · Carrollton, Texas
Found Dec 27, 2018 · 8 years ago

On December 27, 2018, the body of a male identified as Timothy Hill was discovered in Carrollton, Texas. The circumstances surrounding his death remain publicly undisclosed, but he was officially pronounced deceased in nearby Dallas, Texas. Despite efforts to…

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Mohammed Islam - New York, New York
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Mohammed Islam

Male · New York, New York
Found Dec 27, 2017 · 9 years ago

On December 27, 2017, an unidentified male body was discovered on a New York City subway car, adding another case to the long list of unclaimed persons in the city. The individual, later listed under Namus ID: UCP53604, was found unresponsive on the train…

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Nareshkumar Patel - Brooklyn, New York
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Nareshkumar Patel

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Dec 27, 2017 · 9 years ago

On December 27, 2017, a male body was discovered unresponsive on the subway tracks at the Prospect Avenue subway platform in Brooklyn, New York. The location of the incident was at 598 4th Avenue and Prospect Avenue. The discovered individual, identified…

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Pedro Rodriguez - Queens, New York
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Pedro Rodriguez

Male · Queens, New York
Found Dec 27, 2014 · 12 years ago

On December 27, 2014, the unclaimed body of an individual identified as Pedro Rodriguez was discovered in Queens, New York. This unknown case, assigned the Namus ID UCP1279, has intrigued and concerned locals and authorities alike. With little known about…

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Norma Waters - Queens, New York
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Norma Waters

Female · Queens, New York
Found Dec 27, 2014 · 12 years ago

On December 27, 2014, the body of an unidentified female, later named Norma Waters, was discovered in Queens, New York. Found under circumstances that remain largely unclear, her case presented a puzzling scenario for investigators and those involved in her…

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Pedro Garcia-contreras

Male · Houston, Texas
Found Dec 27, 2025 · 1 year ago

Pedro Garcia‑Contreras was found deceased on December 27, 2025, in Houston, Texas. His case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under NamUs ID UCP154155. Despite investigative efforts, no confirmed next of kin have yet been…

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Tonya Rogers

Female · Tampa, Florida
Found Dec 27, 2025 · 1 year ago

Tonya Niccole Rogers, identified under NamUs ID UCP153832, was a woman who passed away on December 27, 2025, in Tampa, Florida. Her death occurred at a Tampa‑area hospital, where she had been receiving care for a chronic illness. Despite being identified, she…

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