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Unclaimed Persons on December 30

715 open cases in our database happened on December 30. Every one is a family still waiting for answers.

Unclaimed Persons (65)

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David Shepherd - Denver, Colorado
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David Shepherd

Male · Denver, Colorado
Found Dec 30, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 30, 2021, a welfare check led by a case manager revealed the body of David Wiley Shepherd in Denver, Colorado. His remains were discovered during a routine visit aimed to ensure his well-being. Despite the efforts of the authorities, as of now…

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Mahendra Singh - Bronx, New York
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Mahendra Singh

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Dec 30, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 30, 2021, the body of Mahendra Singh was discovered in the Bronx, New York, under circumstances that have led to his status as an unclaimed person. The case has been assigned the Namus ID: UCP88294, and it has since drawn the attention of the…

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Lonzell Lyde - Springfield, Massachusetts
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Lonzell Lyde

Male · Springfield, Massachusetts
Found Dec 30, 2016 · 10 years ago

The unclaimed person case of Lonzell Nmi Lyde pertains to a male body discovered on December 30, 2016, in Springfield, Massachusetts. This discovery occurred when Homeless Outreach Workers conducted a welfare check at his apartment, leading to the sad…

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Danny Wheeler

Male · San Bernardino, California
Found Dec 30, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 30, 2021, the body of an unclaimed male was discovered on an embankment in San Bernardino, California. Identified as Danny Joe Wheeler, he was found under circumstances that prompted an investigation by the local authorities. His case has been…

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Michael Wood

Male · Dallas, Texas
Found Dec 30, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 30, 2021, the body of a male identified as Michael Kenneth Wood was discovered in Dallas, Texas. Following the discovery, he was officially pronounced deceased in the same city. Despite efforts to trace his family, authorities have been unable to…

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Melvin Augg

Male · Tacoma, Washington
Found Dec 30, 2016 · 10 years ago

On December 30, 2016, the body of Melvin R. Augg, a 50-year-old male, was discovered in Tacoma, Washington. Identified through the NamUs system with the ID UCP53021, Melvin was determined to have died of natural causes while homeless in the area. The Pierce…

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Jefferson Campos Espinoza - Chicago, Illinois
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Jefferson Campos Espinoza

Male · Chicago, Illinois
Found Dec 30, 2025 · 1 year ago

The case of Jefferson Manuel Campos Espinoza, listed under Namus ID UCP153768, centers on the discovery of an unidentified man found unresponsive on December 30, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois. His body was located in a parking lot on West 24th Place, a detail…

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Jorge Elias Rivera Torres - Brooklyn, New York
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Jorge Elias Rivera Torres

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Dec 30, 2025 · 1 year ago

On December 30, 2025, the body of a man was discovered in Brooklyn, New York, identified as Jorge Elias Rivera Torres. Despite the passage of time, the case remains unresolved, and Jorge Elias Rivera Torres remains an unclaimed person. His case is cataloged…

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William Bruton - Bronx, New York
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William Bruton

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Dec 30, 2025 · 1 year ago

On December 30, 2025, the body of an individual identified as William Bruton was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite the passage of time since the discovery, certain details about this case remain unresolved, leaving it notable as an unclaimed person…

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Vyacheslav Grebennikov - Brooklyn, New York
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Vyacheslav Grebennikov

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Dec 30, 2025 · 1 year ago

On December 30, 2025, the body of a male individual was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. The deceased, identified as Vyacheslav Grebennikov, remains unclaimed and has been registered under the NamUs ID: UCP155590. Despite efforts to locate and notify any…

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Donald Turner - San Bernardino, California
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Donald Turner

Male · San Bernardino, California
Found Dec 30, 2025 · 1 year ago

In the case concerning the unclaimed person Donald Arthur Turner, his body was discovered on December 30, 2025, in San Bernardino, California. Assigned the Namus ID UCP155115, Turner's death was determined to have occurred from natural causes while he was…

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Joanne Ng - Brooklyn, New York
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Joanne Ng

Female · Brooklyn, New York
Found Dec 30, 2025 · 1 year ago

On December 30, 2025, the lifeless body of Joanne Ng was discovered in Brooklyn, New York, leaving behind a tragic mystery that continues to unsettle a community. As of the present time, Joanne remains an unclaimed individual, and authorities are seeking any…

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Victor Lee - Birmingham, Alabama
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Victor Lee

Male · Birmingham, Alabama
Found Dec 30, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 30, 2024, the body of Victor Lee, an unclaimed individual, was discovered in Birmingham, Alabama. The discovery was made after the management of his private apartment conducted a welfare check at the behest of a concerned friend. Unfortunately…

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Gardner Frank - San Dimas, California
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Gardner Frank

Male · San Dimas, California
Found Dec 30, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 30, 2023, at approximately 3:46 p.m., a tragic incident occurred in San Dimas, California. A westbound Metrolink train encountered an unexpected obstacle while approaching a dimly lit underpass. The train operator noticed movement ahead and…

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Thomas Brewer - Houston, Texas
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Thomas Brewer

Male · Houston, Texas
Found Dec 30, 2023 · 3 years ago

In Houston, Texas, an unclaimed person's case has emerged, involving Thomas Arthur Brewer, whose body was discovered on December 30, 2023. Following the discovery, the remains of Mr. Brewer were transported to the Memorial Hermann Hospital located in Memorial…

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Lisa Adams - Malden, Massachusetts
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Lisa Adams

Female · Malden, Massachusetts
Found Dec 30, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 30, 2022, the female body of Lisa Adams was discovered in Malden, Massachusetts. This case is particularly poignant as Lisa Adams remains an unclaimed person, identified through the NamUs database with the ID UCP99149. Her death occurred while she…

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George Jensen - Victorville, California
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George Jensen

Male · Victorville, California
Found Dec 30, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 30, 2022, the body of George Donald Jensen was discovered in an encampment in Victorville, California. Found deceased in this remote setting, George Jensen's case has remained unclaimed, leaving authorities with the challenge of uncovering more…

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Ting Zhu - New York, New York
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Ting Zhu

Male · New York, New York
Found Dec 30, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 30, 2022, the remains of an unidentified male, later identified as Ting Zhu, were discovered in New York, New York. This case, cataloged under Namus ID: UCP98773, remains unresolved as the decedent's identity has yet to be definitively established…

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Gurdial Singh - Bronx, New York
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Gurdial Singh

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Dec 30, 2020 · 6 years ago

On December 30, 2020, an unidentified male body was discovered in the Bronx, New York. The case has been registered under the NaMus ID: UCP79926, but the identity of the deceased remains unknown. The body was identified as that of Gurdial Singh, but no…

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Lyle Brookins - Manhattan, New York
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Lyle Brookins

Male · Manhattan, New York
Found Dec 30, 2020 · 6 years ago

On December 30, 2020, the body of an unclaimed individual identified as Lyle Brookins was discovered in Manhattan, New York. Despite efforts to locate his next of kin or anyone who might claim responsibility for him, Lyle remains unclaimed. As of the latest…

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Byron Gibson - Queens, New York
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Byron Gibson

Male · Queens, New York
Found Dec 30, 2020 · 6 years ago

The unclaimed remains of an individual identified as Byron Gibson were discovered on December 30, 2020, in Queens, New York. This case has been documented under Namus ID: UCP77476 and is being handled by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner New York City.…

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Lidiia Petrenko - Brooklyn, New York
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Lidiia Petrenko

Female · Brooklyn, New York
Found Dec 30, 2020 · 6 years ago

On December 30, 2020, the body of a female identified as Lidiia Petrenko was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. Despite efforts to trace any next of kin or family members who might claim her, her remains remain unclaimed. This case has been assigned the Namus…

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Abu Bakr - Birmingham, Alabama
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Abu Bakr

Male · Birmingham, Alabama
Found Dec 30, 2020 · 6 years ago

Abu Malik Bakr, a male tenant at Birmingham Nursing and Rehabilitation, passed away on December 30, 2020, due to natural causes. Despite efforts to locate his family, no known relatives have been identified. His case remains unclaimed, highlighting the…

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Angel Ramirez - Brooklyn, New York
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Angel Ramirez

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Dec 30, 2019 · 7 years ago

On December 30, 2019, an unidentified male body was found in Brooklyn, New York. Despite ongoing efforts by local authorities to determine the identity of this individual, he remains unclaimed. The case has been registered under the NamUs ID UCP65151. The…

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Jerome Washington - Arverne, New York
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Jerome Washington

Male · Arverne, New York
Found Dec 30, 2018 · 8 years ago

On December 30, 2018, the body of an individual identified as Jerome Washington was discovered in Arverne, New York. This case, now registered under the Namus ID: UCP56415, has remained unresolved, with the person remaining unclaimed and the circumstances…

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Steven Owen - Bartlesville, Oklahoma
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Steven Owen

Male · Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Found Dec 30, 2013 · 13 years ago

On December 30, 2013, the body of Steven Owen was discovered under his pickup truck in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. The circumstances surrounding his death have left many questions unanswered in a case that has intrigued the community and authorities alike. Law…

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Michael Mana/Uzima/Newman/Amma/Pka - Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Michael Mana/Uzima/Newman/Amma/Pka

Male · Tulsa, Oklahoma
Found Dec 30, 2013 · 13 years ago

On December 30, 2013, the body of an unidentified male was discovered in a vehicle in Tulsa, Oklahoma, marking the beginning of a case that remains a mystery to this day. The decedent, who is referred to by various names including Michael Mana, Uzima, Newman…

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Thomas Lucas

Male · Fresno, California
Found Dec 30, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 30, 2024, the body of Thomas Howard Lucas was discovered in his home in Fresno, California. The unfortunate discovery was made when a caretaker, who had been attempting to contact him for some time, raised the alarm. The caretaker last…

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Cayetano Vargas

Male · New York, New York
Found Dec 30, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 30, 2024, the body of a man identified as Cayetano Vargas was discovered in New York, New York. Despite efforts from local authorities, the identity of Mr. Vargas remains unclaimed, and the case has sparked concern among those devoted to solving…

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Felicia Webb

Female · Bronx, New York
Found Dec 30, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 30, 2024, an unidentified female body was discovered in the Bronx, New York. The woman, referred to in records by the case name Felicia Webb, remains unclaimed. This case, cataloged under NamUs ID: UCP136503, presents a unique challenge for the…

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Elger Menefee

Male · Washington, District of Columbia
Found Dec 30, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 30, 2024, a group of hikers exploring the picturesque surroundings of Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C., encountered a tragic and unsettling scene. As they navigated one of its many trails, they noticed a male body floating in a creek…

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Jeffrey Benefit

Male · San Diego, California
Found Dec 30, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the early hours of December 30, 2024, tranquility was disrupted at the UCSD Medical Center Medical Offices building in San Diego, California, when an employee discovered Jeffrey Benefit unresponsive. The employee was drawn to investigate further after…

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Darrell Zaldo

Male · Tampa, Florida
Found Dec 30, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 30, 2024, the body of Darrell Joseph Zaldo, a male resident of Tampa, Florida, was found at his home, having passed away due to a chronic health condition. His case, identified with the Namus ID UCP136027, is being handled by the Hillsborough…

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Maria Christoforidis

Female · Queens, New York
Found Dec 30, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 30, 2024, the body of a woman identified as Maria Christoforidis was discovered in Queens, New York. Despite thorough investigations by local authorities, this case remains unresolved with the subject remaining unclaimed. The New York City Office…

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Lee Johnston

Female · Lynn, Massachusetts
Found Dec 30, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 30, 2024, the body of 81-year-old Lee Johnston was discovered in Lynn, Massachusetts. This unclaimed female, listed under NamUs ID: UCP138484, presents a poignant case in the realm of unclaimed persons. As no family or acquaintances have come…

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Gregory Smith

Male · Lynwood, California
Found Dec 30, 2024 · 2 years ago

Gregory E. Smith, identified as an unclaimed individual, passed away on December 30, 2024, in Lynwood, California. His case is documented under NamUs ID: UCP141271. Mr. Smith had been residing in a nursing home until December 29, 2024, when he was transferred…

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George Flately

Male · El Paso, Texas
Found Dec 30, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 30, 2023, the body of George Flately was discovered in El Paso, Texas. Despite efforts to locate his family, he remains an unclaimed person, prompting a search for his next of kin. George's unexpected passing has left authorities from the El Paso…

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Cantral Anderson

Male · Memphis, Tennessee
Found Dec 30, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 30, 2023, the lifeless body of a male, later identified as Cantral James Anderson, was found in a hotel room in Memphis, Tennessee. Anderson was discovered unresponsive by hotel staff, who subsequently alerted authorities. Upon examination, his…

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Frederic Barnett

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Dec 30, 2023 · 3 years ago

Frederic Barnett was discovered in Brooklyn, New York, on December 30, 2023, leaving behind more questions than answers. The circumstances surrounding his death remain a mystery as authorities attempt to piece together his story. Despite efforts to identify…

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Lawrence Johnson

Male · Puyallup, Washington
Found Dec 30, 2023 · 3 years ago

Lawrence Steward Johnson, a 69-year-old male, passed away on December 30, 2023, at a skilled nursing facility in Puyallup, Washington. Despite the expected nature of his passing, due to natural causes, this case has drawn attention due to the subsequent…

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Glenda Payseno

Female · Tacoma, Washington
Found Dec 30, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 30, 2023, the body of Glenda Frances Payseno, a 74-year-old female, was discovered at her assisted living facility in Tacoma, Washington. Glenda passed away from natural causes, which was confirmed by the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office.…

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Glenda Payseno

Female · Tacoma, Washington
Found Dec 30, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 30, 2023, the body of a 74-year-old woman named Glenda Frances Payseno was discovered at her assisted living facility in Tacoma, Washington. The circumstances surrounding her death have been handled by the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office…

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Husain Ali

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Dec 30, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 30, 2023, the remains of an unidentified individual, Husain Ali, were discovered in the Bronx, New York. The details surrounding the discovery of Mr. Ali's body have prompted an ongoing investigation handled by the New York City Office of Chief…

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Thomas Hatenbuhler

Male · Marion, Michigan
Found Dec 30, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 30, 2023, the body of Thomas Hatenbuhler was discovered at his residence in Marion, Michigan, under circumstances that have led to the opening of an unclaimed person case. Mr. Hatenbuhler, identified posthumously, was found deceased, prompting the…

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Spirt Addiel

Male · Los Angeles, California
Found Dec 30, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 30, 2023, authorities in Los Angeles, California, faced the somber task of addressing an unclaimed person case involving an individual identified as Spirt Erika Addiel, labeled as a Male, with the Namus ID UCP119738. The circumstances unfolded…

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Donna Hopkins

Female · Richland, Washington
Found Dec 30, 2022 · 4 years ago

Donna Diane Hopkins was an unclaimed individual whose remains were discovered on December 30, 2022, in Richland, Washington. As recorded in the Namus database under the ID UCP104587, Donna's life concluded due to natural causes. At the time, she was under the…

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Willard Grant

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Dec 30, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 30, 2022, the body of an unclaimed individual, identified as Willard Grant, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite efforts to locate and notify next-of-kin, no relatives have come forward to claim Mr. Grant's remains. The case is being…

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Craig Baron

Male · Knoxville, Tennessee
Found Dec 30, 2020 · 6 years ago

Craig L. Baron, an unclaimed person whose remains were discovered on December 30, 2020, in Knoxville, Tennessee, remains an unsolved case in the records of the Knoxville Police Department. Recorded under the NamUs ID: UCP77839, Craig L. Baron's death prompted…

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