Unclaimed Persons on December 31

Unclaimed Persons (70)

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Danielle Woods

Female · Reno, Nevada

Found Dec 31, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 31, 2021, a female body was discovered in Reno, Nevada, marking the unfortunate end of Danielle Woods' life. Pronounced deceased on the same day, Danielle was identified posthumously but has remained unclaimed. This case has been registered under…

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Luis Alejandro

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Dec 31, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 31, 2021, the body of an unidentified male, later designated as Luis Alejandro, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. The case, cataloged under the Namus ID UCP88362, remains shrouded in mystery as efforts to locate any next of kin or…

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Gloria Kreisler

Female · Manhattan, New York

Found Dec 31, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 31, 2021, the female body of Gloria Kreisler was discovered in Manhattan, New York. This unclaimed person case, identified under the NamUs ID UCP88432, remains a poignant reminder of the many mysteries that sometimes face medical examiners.…

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David Unikower

Male · Brooklyn, New York

Found Dec 31, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the borough of Brooklyn, New York, a tragic mystery surrounds the case of David Unikower, an unclaimed individual whose body was discovered on December 31, 2021. The case is cataloged under the Namus ID UCP88361. Authorities are hopeful that by sharing…

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Billy McKinney

Male · New York, New York

Found Dec 31, 2016 · 10 years ago

Billy McKinney's case pertains to a male body that was found on December 31, 2016, in New York, New York. Identified by the Namus ID UCP3096, this case involves an unclaimed individual whose background and circumstances leading up to his death remain a…

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Bonnie Forman

Female · Tacoma, Washington

Found Dec 31, 2021 · 5 years ago

In Tacoma, Washington, the case of Bonnie Gayle Forman is a poignant reminder of the many unclaimed individuals who pass away without recognition or connection to family and friends. On December 31, 2021, the body of Bonnie Gayle Forman was discovered, and…

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Sheryl Pernu

Female · Tacoma, Washington

Found Dec 31, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 31, 2021, the body of Sheryl Lynn Pernu, an unclaimed female, was discovered in Tacoma, Washington. The circumstances of her passing unfolded at a location known to many as a place of healing—a rehabilitation center. Despite the efforts of the…

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Alejandro Moreno

Male · Detroit, Michigan

Found Dec 31, 2021 · 5 years ago

Alejandro Moreno, a male individual, was discovered deceased on December 31, 2021, in Detroit, Michigan. His body was found by citizens, and the case was subsequently handled by the Wayne County Medical Examiner's Office. Despite efforts to identify and…

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Rosemarie Dibernardino

Female · Bronx, New York

Found Dec 31, 2016 · 10 years ago

On December 31, 2016, a somber discovery was made in the Bronx, New York, when the body of a woman identified as Rosemarie Dibernardino was found. The case, cataloged under the Namus ID UCP3134, has since remained classified as an unclaimed person case…

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Joel Morales

Male · San Ysidro, California

Found Dec 31, 2016 · 10 years ago

On the afternoon of December 31, 2016, a routine patrol conducted by Border Patrol Agents led to the somber discovery of a body in the Tijuana River bed near San Ysidro, California. The agents, patrolling the area on all-terrain vehicles, noticed a figure…

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Manisbel Tamayo

Female · Houston, Texas

Found Dec 31, 2016 · 10 years ago

On December 31, 2016, the body of an unidentified female, later determined to be Manisbel Tamayo, was discovered in a drainage ditch in Houston, Texas. The circumstances surrounding her death remain a mystery, leaving investigators with little information to…

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Jack Macklin

Male · Irving, Texas

Found Dec 31, 2016 · 10 years ago

Jack Macklin was a male individual whose body was discovered on December 31, 2016, in Irving, Texas. Following the discovery, he was officially pronounced deceased in Dallas, Texas. Despite efforts to identify and locate his next of kin, Jack Macklin remains…

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Miguel Angel Lopez Cruz

Male · San Juan, Puerto Rico

Found Dec 31, 2025 · 1 year ago

On the last day of 2025, the body of Miguel Angel Lopez Cruz was found in San Juan, Puerto Rico. His case, assigned Namus ID UCP155591, remains one of the unclaimed person cases housed by the Institute of Forensic Sciences of Puerto Rico. This institute…

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Ramiro Hernandez

Male · Los Angeles, California

Found Dec 31, 2025 · 1 year ago

On December 31, 2025, the body of an unclaimed individual, identified as Ramiro Ricardo Hernandez, was discovered in Los Angeles, California. Despite the efforts to ascertain the identity or next of kin, the decedent remains unclaimed, marked by Namus ID…

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Prudence Griffith

Female · Brooklyn, New York

Found Dec 31, 2025 · 1 year ago

In the heart of Brooklyn, New York, on December 31st, 2025, the remains of Prudence Elizabeth Griffith were discovered, leaving behind an enduring mystery. Despite the passing of time and the diligent efforts of local investigators, her identity remains…

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Prudence Griffith

Female · Brooklyn, New York

Found Dec 31, 2025 · 1 year ago

On December 31, 2025, the body of Prudence Elizabeth Griffith, an unclaimed individual, was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. Her case remains unresolved, and she is identified by the Namus ID UCP156975. The circumstances surrounding her death are currently…

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Timothy Leber

Male · San Bernardino, California

Found Dec 31, 2025 · 1 year ago

On December 31, 2025, the remains of a male identified as Timothy Richard Leber were discovered in San Bernardino, California. The case, registered under Namus ID: UCP158655, presents a narrative often seen but rarely discussed, involving an unclaimed…

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Lisa Benzenuto

Female · Queens, New York

Found Dec 31, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 31, 2024, the female body of Lisa Benzenuto was discovered in Queens, New York. This case has been assigned the NamUs ID UCP136498 and remains an unclaimed person case. Despite efforts by local authorities, the identity of Lisa Benzenuto and the…

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Yachiyo Stein

Female · Queens, New York

Found Dec 31, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 31, 2024, an unidentified female body was discovered in Queens, New York, marking the onset of an unclaimed person case that continues to puzzle local authorities. The case involves Yachiyo Stein, a name currently associated with a Namus ID of…

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Ramiro Calderon

Male · New York, New York

Found Dec 31, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 31, 2024, in New York, New York, a male body identified as Ramiro Calderon was found, launching an investigation into his identity and circumstances surrounding his discovery. The case is currently categorized as an unclaimed person case, which…

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Aaron Abplanalp

Male · Long Beach, California

Found Dec 31, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 31, 2024, the body of Aaron Sloane Abplanalp, a male individual, was discovered in Long Beach, California. Following the discovery, Mr. Abplanalp was transported to a medical facility where he was officially pronounced deceased. Notably, the…

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Robert Simmons

Male · Queens, New York

Found Dec 31, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 31, 2022, the body of Robert Simmons was found in Queens, New York, marking a poignant case of an unclaimed person. Despite the efforts of local authorities and the community, he remains unclaimed, highlighting the broader challenges in…

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Christopher Allen

Male · Washington D.C., District of Columbia

Found Dec 31, 2022 · 4 years ago

The body of Christopher Allen Male, a homeless individual, was discovered on December 31, 2022, in Washington, D.C. The unresponsive man was found on the steps of the iconic Union Station, a bustling transportation hub in the heart of the city. Despite the…

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Martin Rall

Male · New York, New York

Found Dec 31, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 31, 2022, the body of Martin Rall, an unidentified male, was found in New York City, marking the beginning of a case in urgent need of resolution. Despite the notable efforts of local authorities, Rall remains an unclaimed person nearly a year…

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Samuel Wester

Male · Sullivan, Missouri

Found Dec 31, 2022 · 4 years ago

Samuel Lloyd Wester was discovered deceased in his residence in Sullivan, Missouri, on December 31, 2022. The discovery was made by his roommate, and the case is recorded under the NamUs ID UCP141050. At the time of the report, Wester remains an unclaimed…

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Luis Medina Velez

Male · Arecibo, Puerto Rico

Found Dec 31, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 31, 2022, the body of Luis Armando Medina Velez was discovered in his bed in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Despite efforts by the local authorities to locate any next of kin or acquaintances, Medina Velez remains an unclaimed person. The case, identified…

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Carlos Frances

Male · San Juan, Puerto Rico

Found Dec 31, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 31, 2022, the body of Carlos ALFRED Frances was discovered in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Found with no vital signs, his case has since been registered under the Namus ID: UCP154408. Despite efforts to ascertain details regarding his background and…

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Jean Gespere Pierre

Male · Brooklyn, New York

Found Dec 31, 2020 · 6 years ago

On December 31, 2020, the remains of a male individual, identified as Jean-Gespere Pierre, were discovered in Brooklyn, New York. Despite investigations, the body remains unclaimed, and authorities are seeking any information that could assist in resolving…

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Laura McCadden

Female · New York, New York

Found Dec 31, 2019 · 7 years ago

On December 31, 2019, in the bustling city of New York, New York, the body of an unclaimed female identified as Laura McCadden was discovered. The case, recorded under Namus ID: UCP65184, highlights the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death and the…

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Willie King

Male · Brooklyn, New York

Found Dec 31, 2019 · 7 years ago

The unclaimed body of Willie King, a male, was discovered on December 31, 2019, in Brooklyn, New York. This case has been assigned Namus ID: UCP64651 and remains unresolved, awaiting further identification or claims by possible relatives or acquaintances.…

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Rosa Colmenares

Female · New York, New York

Found Dec 31, 2018 · 8 years ago

On December 31, 2018, an unidentified female body was discovered in New York, New York, marking the beginning of a case that has since remained unsolved. The case pertains to Rosa Colmenares, as identified in official records, but the circumstances…

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Ricardo Evans

Male · Far Rockaway, New York

Found Dec 31, 2018 · 8 years ago

On December 31, 2018, the body of a male identified as Ricardo Evans was discovered in Far Rockaway, New York. His case remains unclaimed, as investigations continue to ascertain more details about his identity and seek potential family connections. The…

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Suzette Cummings

Female · Brooklyn, New York

Found Dec 31, 2017 · 9 years ago

On December 31, 2017, the remains of a female, later identified as Suzette Cummings, were discovered in Brooklyn, New York. This case, recognized under Namus ID UCP5112, remains unresolved as Suzette's body has not been claimed. The circumstances surrounding…

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Lee Ohara

Female · Pleasant Grove, Alabama

Found Dec 31, 2015 · 11 years ago

On December 31, 2015, a female body was discovered in Pleasant Grove, Alabama, marking the beginning of the unresolved case of Lee Dollar Ohara. Found at the Cottage Hills Nursing Home, it was determined that Lee Dollar Ohara, a long-term resident, had died…

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Caroline Van Nattan

Female · New York, New York

Found Dec 31, 2014 · 12 years ago

On December 31, 2014, the body of a female, later identified as Caroline Van-Nattan, was discovered in New York, New York. This case, bearing the Namus ID: UCP1138, has remained unclaimed. Despite efforts by local authorities, no next of kin have come forward…

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Gregory Lutz

Male · Poland Township, Ohio

Found Dec 31, 2025 · 1 year ago

In a case marked by uncertainty and tragedy, the remains of Gregory M. Lutz were discovered during a welfare check on December 31, 2025, in Poland Township, Ohio. Lutz had remained unseen for roughly ten days, prompting his diligent mailman to request a check…

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Gregory Spivey

Male · Queens, New York

Found Dec 31, 2025 · 1 year ago

On December 31, 2025, the body of a man identified as Gregory Spivey was discovered in Queens, New York. Despite efforts by authorities, his remains remain unclaimed, presenting a poignant case for the community and the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New…

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Anthony Johnson

Male · Washington, District of Columbia

Found Dec 31, 2025 · 1 year ago

On December 31, 2025, the body of a man identified as Anthony Robert Johnson was found unclaimed in Washington, District of Columbia, under circumstances that captured the attention and concern of both the local community and authorities. At approximately…

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Anthony Johnson

Male · Washington, District of Columbia

Found Dec 31, 2025 · 1 year ago

On December 31, 2025, at approximately 8:20 PM, the body of Anthony Robert Johnson was discovered in Washington, District of Columbia. A passerby noticed the male decedent slumped over and immediately alerted nearby National Guardsmen, who were present in the…

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Terry Ross

Male · San Dimas, California

Found Dec 31, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 31, 2024, deputies from the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department San Dimas Sheriff Station conducted a wellness check at the request of management. Management provided a key for entry, allowing deputies to access the residence. Upon entering, the…

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Charles Stearns

Male · Tacoma, Washington

Found Dec 31, 2023 · 3 years ago

Charles Allen Stearns, a 46-year-old man, was found deceased on December 31, 2023, in Tacoma, Washington. His death occurred at St. Joseph Medical Center, where it was determined that he died of natural causes. Despite exhaustive efforts, the Pierce County…

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Laura Gardner

Female · Vancouver, Washington

Found Dec 31, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 31, 2023, the Clark County Sheriff's Office responded to a call regarding a female body discovered in a personal residence in Vancouver, Washington. The decedent has been identified as Laura L. Gardner, but despite having a name, she currently…

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Richard Hayes

Male · Anderson, South Carolina

Found Dec 31, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 31, 2023, the body of an unclaimed individual, identified as Richard Hayes, was discovered in Anderson, South Carolina. The case, cataloged under Namus ID UCP155766, is being handled by the Anderson County Coroner’s Office, which is located at…

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Nicolae Calinescu

Male · Queens, New York

Found Dec 31, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 31, 2022, an unidentified male body was discovered in Queens, New York, marking the beginning of a case shrouded in mystery and uncertainty. The man, later named Nicolae Calinescu, remains unclaimed, with few details available about his life or…

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Erik Petrowsky

Male · Washington D.C., District of Columbia

Found Dec 31, 2022 · 4 years ago

Erik Petrowsky was an unclaimed male whose body was discovered on December 31, 2022, in Washington, D.C. The case, recorded under NamUs ID: UCP104128, came to light when authorities found Petrowsky's decomposed remains in his residence. The circumstances…

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Vivian Medina

Female · Boston, Massachusetts

Found Dec 31, 2020 · 6 years ago

On December 31, 2020, the lifeless body of Vivian Medina was discovered in her Boston, Massachusetts apartment. She was found unresponsive by the building maintenance staff who were conducting routine work. Despite thorough investigations, much about her…

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Robert Wing

Male · San Diego, California

Found Dec 31, 2020 · 6 years ago

The unclaimed person case of Robert Wing involves a male individual found in a critical state on December 24, 2020, near a store in San Diego, California. Emergency services promptly transported him via ambulance to the UCSD Medical Center, where medical…

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Rod Rittenhouse

Male · Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania

Found Dec 31, 2020 · 6 years ago

In a quiet neighborhood in Sinking-Spring, Pennsylvania, the body of Rod A. Rittenhouse was discovered on December 31, 2020. Located deceased inside his residence, Rittenhouse passed away due to natural causes, leaving a case that remains curious due to the…

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