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Unclaimed Persons on December 2

703 open cases in our database happened on December 2. Every one is a family still waiting for answers.

Unclaimed Persons (56)

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Cecilia Pearson - Manhattan, New York
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Cecilia Pearson

Female · Manhattan, New York
Found Dec 2, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 2, 2021, the remains of a female, identified as Cecilia Pearson, were discovered in Manhattan, New York. This case is registered under NamUs ID: UCP90090, adding to the register of unclaimed persons. Despite ongoing investigations, Cecilia Pearson…

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John Miller - Grand Prairie, Texas
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John Miller

Male · Grand Prairie, Texas
Found Dec 2, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 2, 2021, the body of a male identified as John Lee Miller was discovered in Grand Prairie, Texas. Following standard procedures, he was pronounced deceased in Dallas, Texas, and the case was taken up by the Southwestern Institute of Forensic…

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Thomas Tran - Charlestown, Massachusetts
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Thomas Tran

Male · Charlestown, Massachusetts
Found Dec 2, 2016 · 10 years ago

The case of Thomas Tran, an unclaimed individual, emerged on December 2, 2016, when his body was discovered in a residence in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Despite efforts to identify next of kin or individuals who might claim the body, Thomas Tran remains…

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Ira Lee

Male · Columbus, Ohio
Found Dec 2, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 2, 2021, an unidentified male, later given the name Ira E Lee, was discovered in an alleyway in Columbus, Ohio. Witnesses reported that he appeared to be experiencing seizure-like activity at the time he was found. Prompt medical assistance was…

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Joanne Brown - Brooklyn, New York
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Joanne Brown

Female · Brooklyn, New York
Found Dec 2, 2025 · 1 year ago

In a somber conclusion to an unfortunate event, the remains of Joanne Brown, a female from Brooklyn, New York, were discovered on December 2, 2025. The circumstances of her passing remain veiled in mystery, leaving her final story untold and her identity as…

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Nikolai Gordienko - Brooklyn, New York
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Nikolai Gordienko

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

On December 2, 2024, an unidentified male body was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. This individual has been documented under the name Nikolai Gordienko, with the Namus ID UCP134877. Despite efforts to identify next of kin or gather more personal…

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William Petersen - Queens, New York
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William Petersen

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

On February 12, 2024, in Queens, New York, a male body was discovered and later identified as belonging to William Petersen. Despite efforts by local authorities, his remains have yet to be claimed by any family or next of kin. This case, referenced as…

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Patricia Bailey - Birmingham, Alabama
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Patricia Bailey

Female · Birmingham, Alabama
Found Dec 2, 2024 · 2 years ago

Patricia Ann Garrett Bailey was discovered deceased on December 2, 2024, in Birmingham, Alabama. Her body, identified as that of an unclaimed person, was found inside her personal apartment by police officers conducting a welfare check. The circumstances…

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John Champion - Bronx, New York
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John Champion

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

John Champion was found deceased on December 2, 2024, in the Bronx, New York. His case remains unclaimed, leaving authorities with unanswered questions regarding his identity, background, and any potential connections to loved ones. The Office of Chief…

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Russell Soto - New York, New York
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Russell Soto

Male · New York, New York
Found Dec 2, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 2, 2023, the unidentified body of a male was discovered in New York, New York. The individual, referenced by the Namus ID UCP113719, was later identified as Russell Soto. Despite ongoing efforts by local authorities, the case remains open as an…

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Willie McCurdy - Birmingham, Alabama
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Willie McCurdy

Male · Birmingham, Alabama
Found Dec 2, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 2, 2023, the body of Willie James McCurdy was found in Birmingham, Alabama. The decedent, identified as a male, had died of natural causes while receiving treatment as an inpatient at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Hospital. His…

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Kathie Reid - Bronx, New York
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Kathie Reid

Female · Bronx, New York
Found Dec 2, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 2, 2023, the body of an unidentified female, known as Kathie Reid, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite efforts to ascertain her identity and locate any next of kin or acquaintances, she remains unclaimed. Kathie Reid's case has been…

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Alonzo Manuel - Pasadena, California
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Alonzo Manuel

Male · Pasadena, California
Found Dec 2, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 2, 2023, at approximately 3:27 pm, Alonzo Manuel was fatally injured in a tragic traffic incident in Pasadena, California. While walking in a crosswalk at the intersection of Fair Oaks Avenue and E. Tremont Street, Mr. Alonzo was struck by a Ford…

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Ronald Bruner - Los Angeles, California
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Ronald Bruner

Male · Los Angeles, California
Found Dec 2, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 2nd, 2023, in the early hours at 02:36, the unresponsive body of Ronald Christopher Bruner was discovered somewhere on the streets of Los Angeles, California. The circumstances surrounding his presence at the location remain unknown. Prompt…

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Edward Heuvel - Queens, New York
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Edward Heuvel

Male · Queens, New York
Found Dec 2, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 2, 2022, the body of Edward Heuvel was discovered in Queens, New York, marking the onset of a perplexing unclaimed persons case. Despite ongoing efforts, Heuvel’s body remains unclaimed, and his story, as well as the circumstances surrounding his…

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Stanford O'Neil - Reno, Nevada
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Stanford O'Neil

Male · Reno, Nevada
Found Dec 2, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 2, 2022, an unclaimed individual identified as Stanford O'Neil passed away at Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno, Nevada. His body remains unclaimed, and efforts are underway to locate his next of kin. His circumstances are being examined…

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John Battle - New York, New York
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John Battle

Male · New York, New York
Found Dec 2, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 2, 2022, the body of an unclaimed male, identified as John Battle, was discovered in New York, New York. The circumstances surrounding his death remain under investigation, with a dedicated focus by the New York City Office of Chief Medical…

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Joseph Lockier - New York, New York
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Joseph Lockier

Male · New York, New York
Found Dec 2, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 2, 2022, the lifeless body of an individual identified as Joseph A. Lockier was discovered in New York, New York. Despite efforts to trace family members or acquaintances, Joseph remains an unclaimed person some time after his discovery. This…

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Scott Arnett - Birmingham, Alabama
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Scott Arnett

Male · Birmingham, Alabama
Found Dec 2, 2020 · 6 years ago

On December 2, 2020, the body of a male individual, later identified as Scott David Arnett, was discovered in Birmingham, Alabama. Mr. Arnett was residing at the Diversicare of Riverchase Nursing Home at the time of his passing. According to the investigative…

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Rayford Marshall - Hutchins, Texas
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Rayford Marshall

Male · Hutchins, Texas
Found Dec 2, 2020 · 6 years ago

Rayford Lee Marshall was found deceased on December 2, 2020, in Hutchins, Texas. Although the male body was located within the jurisdiction of Hutchins, the official pronouncement of death occurred in nearby Dallas, Texas. This case has been designated under…

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Giles Horsey - Santa Cruz, California
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Giles Horsey

Male · Santa Cruz, California
Found Dec 2, 2019 · 7 years ago

Giles Patrick Horsey, identified by Namus ID: UCP120272, was discovered deceased on the 2nd of December, 2019, at the Hands and Hearts Post Acute Rehab Center located in Santa Cruz, California. Despite efforts to locate his kin or any claimants, Mr. Horsey…

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Cynthia Butler - Long Island City, New York
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Cynthia Butler

Female · Long Island City, New York
Found Dec 2, 2018 · 8 years ago

On December 2, 2018, the body of an unidentified female was discovered in Long Island City, New York, marking the start of an unclaimed person case now known by the Namus ID UCP54382. The deceased, later identified as Cynthia Butler, had gone unclaimed, with…

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Kevin Peters - New York, New York
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Kevin Peters

Male · New York, New York
Found Dec 2, 2018 · 8 years ago

On December 2, 2018, a male body was discovered in New York, New York, without any identifying documents or personal belongings that could immediately establish his identity. After thorough investigations, the individual was identified as Kevin Peters.…

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Keith Wood - Bronx, New York
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Keith Wood

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Dec 2, 2018 · 8 years ago

On December 2, 2018, in the bustling borough of the Bronx, New York, the body of a male, identified as Keith Wood, was discovered. This case has since remained unresolved, prompting authorities to seek public assistance in uncovering any details that might…

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Antonia Rodriguez - Bronx, New York
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Antonia Rodriguez

Female · Bronx, New York
Found Dec 2, 2017 · 9 years ago

On December 2, 2017, the remains of an unidentified woman were discovered in the Bronx, New York. Subsequently, the body was identified as that of Antonia Rodriguez, yet she remains unclaimed. The circumstances surrounding her discovery and the details of how…

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William Colbey - Gloucester, Massachusetts
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William Colbey

Male · Gloucester, Massachusetts
Found Dec 2, 2015 · 11 years ago

On December 2, 2015, the remains of a man identified as William Colbey were discovered in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Found outdoors, the circumstances surrounding his death remain largely enigmatic, sparking a complex case under the jurisdiction of the…

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Gyula Herdics - Queens, New York
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Gyula Herdics

Male · Queens, New York
Found Dec 2, 2015 · 11 years ago

On December 2nd, 2015, the body of Gyula Herdics was discovered in Queens, New York, marking the beginning of a delicate and complex investigation led by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner New York City. Known officially by Namus ID: UCP1898, this case…

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Patricia Beauchemin - Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Patricia Beauchemin

Female · Cambridge, Massachusetts
Found Dec 2, 2013 · 13 years ago

On December 2, 2013, the body of a female named Patricia Beauchemin was discovered in a residence in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The details surrounding her death remain a mystery, and she has been recorded with the NamUs ID: UCP572. The case has been handled…

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Donald Nygaard - Washington
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Donald Nygaard

Male · Washington
Found Dec 2, 2004 · 22 years ago

On December 2, 2004, a body was discovered in Washington and later identified as Donald O. Nygaard. Despite the identification, Donald O. Nygaard remains unclaimed, leaving this as an open and unresolved case. The circumstances surrounding Donald's discovery…

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Marlene Cabeza

Female · Tampa, Florida
Found Dec 2, 2025 · 1 year ago

Marlene Cabeza, identified under Namus ID UCP153538, was found deceased on 12/02/2025 in Tampa, Florida. Her discovery marked the beginning of an unclaimed person investigation, as no next of kin had come forward to assume responsibility for her arrangements.…

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Juan Mendoza

Male · Houston, Texas
Found Dec 2, 2025 · 1 year ago

The case of Juan Angel Mendoza, listed under Namus ID UCP153205, involves an unidentified‑next‑of‑kin situation following the discovery of his body on December 2, 2025, in Houston, Texas. Mr. Mendoza was confirmed deceased by the Harris County Institute of…

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Ryan Ringland

Male · Tampa, Florida
Found Dec 2, 2025 · 1 year ago

Ryan Ringland, identified as a male decedent, was found on December 2, 2025, in Tampa, Florida. Despite investigative efforts, he remains an unclaimed person, and little is publicly known about the circumstances leading to his death or the events preceding…

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Darrell Honea

Male · Honolulu, Hawaii
Found Dec 2, 2025 · 1 year ago

On December 2, 2025, the body of a male identified as Darrell Lee Honea was discovered in Honolulu, Hawaii. The discovery was made in Darrell's apartment, located within a transient shelter, a setting known for offering temporary accommodation to individuals…

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Kwan Kwong

Male · Staten Island, New York
Found Dec 2, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 2, 2024, the body of an unidentified male, later referred to as Kwan Kwong, was discovered on Staten Island, New York. This particular case has prompted an investigation involving the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME). Despite…

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Frank Cirigliano

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

In early December of 2024, a male body was discovered in Queens, New York, under mysterious circumstances that left investigators seeking answers. The individual was identified as Frank Cirigliano, yet, perplexingly, his remains have remained unclaimed. The…

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Emilio Reyes

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

In a recent case handled by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City, an unidentified male body was discovered on December 2, 2024, in the Bronx, New York. The deceased has been identified as Emilio Reyes but remains unclaimed, prompting a call…

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Douglas Wong

Male · Boise, Idaho
Found Dec 2, 2023 · 3 years ago

In the small city of Boise, Idaho, a poignant case surfaced on December 2, 2023, concerning the unclaimed remains of Douglas Bryan Wong. Mr. Wong, a male whose circumstances prior to death remain largely enigmatic, was discovered deceased at an assisted…

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Alfredo Lopez

Male · Santa Clarita, California
Found Dec 2, 2023 · 3 years ago

Alfredo Vasquez Lopez was found unresponsive at a residence in Santa Clarita, California, on December 2, 2023. Lopez had arrived at his partner's home on the evening of December 1, 2023, seemingly in good health. It wasn't until the following afternoon, at…

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Georgia Stephenson

Female · Fort Worth, Texas
Found Dec 2, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 2, 2023, the body of a woman identified as Georgia Carolyn Stephenson was discovered in Fort Worth, Texas. Despite efforts to locate her next of kin, her remains remain unclaimed. The case has been recorded under the Namus ID: UCP131020. Georgia's…

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Donna Russell

Female · Queens, New York
Found Dec 2, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 2, 2022, the body of a female identified as Donna Russell was discovered in Queens, New York. The case, logged under the Namus ID: UCP98475, remains unresolved, with the individual unclaimed. Despite the efforts of the local authorities, no…

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Buddy Collins

Male · Knoxville, Tennessee
Found Dec 2, 2020 · 6 years ago

On December 2, 2020, the body of an unclaimed male, identified as Buddy Glen Collins, was discovered in Knoxville, Tennessee. The circumstances surrounding Collins' death were investigated by the local authorities, with the case being managed by the Knoxville…

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Patrick Christiansen

Male · La Crosse, Wisconsin
Found Dec 2, 2020 · 6 years ago

The unclaimed case of Patrick E. Christiansen dates back to December 2, 2020, when his body was discovered at his residence in the Town of Campbell, La Crosse, Wisconsin. Despite the time that has elapsed since his passing, the legal next of kin for Patrick…

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Chris De Tavernier

Male · New Bedford, Massachusetts
Found Dec 2, 2019 · 7 years ago

In a small residence in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the quiet and uneventful morning of December 2, 2019, was disrupted by a somber discovery. Chris De-Tavernier, a 76-year-old white male, was found unresponsive in his home. Despite the prompt arrival of…

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Bartolo Molina

Male · Encinitas, California
Found Dec 2, 2019 · 7 years ago

On December 2, 2019, the body of Bartolo Perez Molina was found in Encinitas, California. Mr. Molina, a recently retired individual who worked in the landscaping industry, had decided to pay a visit to his former place of employment to catch up with old…

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James Kelty

Male · Spokane, Washington
Found Dec 2, 2019 · 7 years ago

On December 2, 2019, a tragic discovery was made in Spokane, Washington. The body of an unidentified male, later identified as James G. Kelty, was found. Despite efforts to locate his family or next of kin, as of now, he remains unclaimed. This has resulted…

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William Caffall

Male · Hoquiam, Washington
Found Dec 2, 2018 · 8 years ago

On December 2, 2018, the body of William Arthur Caffall was discovered in Hoquiam, Washington. Despite investigations and efforts to identify any family members or acquaintances, Caffall remains an unclaimed individual. This situation has led to Caffall's…

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Rocco Tuttino

Male · New York, New York
Found Dec 2, 2017 · 9 years ago

On December 2, 2017, the body of Rocco Tuttino, an unclaimed individual, was discovered in New York, New York. Despite the time that has passed since his discovery, Mr. Tuttino's case remains unresolved, leaving questions about his life and circumstances…

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Marcos Reynua

Male · Houston, Texas
Found Dec 2, 2017 · 9 years ago

In the case of Marcos Reynua, an unclaimed individual whose body was discovered in Houston, Texas, there lies a story of uncertainty and unanswered questions. On December 2, 2017, the male body was found, leading to an investigation conducted by the Harris…

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