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Unclaimed Persons on December 8

659 open cases in our database happened on December 8. Every one is a family still waiting for answers.

Unclaimed Persons (65)

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Fletcher Jerome Thompson - New York, New York
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Fletcher Jerome Thompson

Male · New York, New York
Found Dec 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 8, 2021, an unidentified male body was discovered in New York, New York, marking the beginning of an unresolved case that remains open to this day. The individual, later provisionally named Fletcher-Jerome Thompson, was found under circumstances…

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Ernest Woods - Bronx, New York
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Ernest Woods

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Dec 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 8, 2021, the body of an individual identified as Ernest Woods was discovered in Bronx, New York. This case, now cataloged under the NamUs ID UCP87545, remains unresolved as an unclaimed person. The discovery has prompted the involvement of New…

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Joseph Simone - Pleasant Grove, Alabama
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Joseph Simone

Male · Pleasant Grove, Alabama
Found Dec 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

Joseph Michael Simone was a man whose life ended quietly and without immediate claim in Pleasant Grove, Alabama. On December 8, 2021, his body was discovered; he had died of natural causes while residing as a tenant at Legacy Health and Rehabilitation. During…

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Michael Ree - Muldrow, Oklahoma
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Michael Ree

Male · Muldrow, Oklahoma
Found Dec 8, 2016 · 10 years ago

On December 8, 2016, the body of a man identified as Michael-Lee Ree was discovered at a Stage Stop parking lot in East Ada County. Ree, a long-haul trucker, was located in the sleeper cab of his truck after having been deceased for several days.…

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Metiku Abate - Dallas, Texas
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Metiku Abate

Male · Dallas, Texas
Found Dec 8, 2011 · 15 years ago

Metiku Abate, an unclaimed individual, was found deceased on December 8, 2011, in Dallas, Texas. Despite efforts to locate his next of kin, authorities have yet to identify any family members who can claim his remains. His case remains open as officials…

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David Bledsoe

Male · Knoxville, Tennessee
Found Dec 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 8, 2021, the body of a male identified as David Brent Bledsoe was discovered in Knoxville, Tennessee. The case has been recorded under NamUs ID UCP88239 and is handled by the Knoxville Police Department. With no next of kin stepping forward to…

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David Winchester

Male · Boise, Idaho
Found Dec 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 8, 2021, an unclaimed male body was discovered in Boise, Idaho, creating an enigmatic case for the local authorities. The individual, identified as David F. Winchester, passed away in the hospital, but despite efforts from medical and law…

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John Jones

Male · Dallas, Texas
Found Dec 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 8, 2021, the body of a male identified as John Fitzgerald Jones was discovered in Dallas, Texas. He was pronounced deceased in the same city, and despite efforts, authorities have yet to locate his next of kin. The case remains open as officials…

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Robert McDowell

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Dec 8, 2016 · 10 years ago

On December 8, 2016, the body of an unidentified male, later determined to be Robert McDowell, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and efforts to locate any next of kin have been unsuccessful. This…

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Daisy Lugo

Female · New York, New York
Found Dec 8, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the bustling city of New York, New York, an unidentified female body was discovered on December 8, 2016. The case involves an individual named Daisy Lugo, whose details were documented under the Namus ID: UCP4317. Despite the many channels available for…

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Elsie Randolph

Female · Bronx, New York
Found Dec 8, 2016 · 10 years ago

On December 8, 2016, the body of a female, later identified as Elsie Randolph, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. The circumstances surrounding her death and her identity remained a mystery for some time, adding to the harrowing nature of this unclaimed…

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Freda Mercer

Female · Yucca Valley, California
Found Dec 8, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the quiet community of Yucca Valley, California, the body of Freda Lilli Mercer was discovered on December 8, 2016. Her last known residence was the Sky Harbor Nursing Home, where she passed away under their care. Despite efforts from various agencies, her…

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Mitchell Southwell

Male · Colton, California
Found Dec 8, 2016 · 10 years ago

On December 8, 2016, the body of Mitchell Alan Southwell was discovered in Colton, California. Despite being rushed to the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, he ultimately passed away in the Emergency Room. The circumstances surrounding his discovery and…

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Greg Preston

Male · Mesquite, Texas
Found Dec 8, 2011 · 15 years ago

Greg Preston was discovered deceased on December 8, 2011, in Mesquite, Texas. His passing was officially pronounced in Dallas, Texas, and authorities have since been working to locate his next of kin. Despite efforts to identify and notify any surviving…

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Harry Griffin

Male · Dallas, Texas
Found Dec 8, 2011 · 15 years ago

Harry Griffin, a male individual, was discovered deceased on December 8, 2011, in Dallas, Texas. At the time of recovery, there was no available information about his next of kin, and efforts to identify and locate family members have since continued.…

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Frances Butler

Female · Union Gap, Washington
Found Dec 8, 2001 · 25 years ago

In the early days of December 2001, a tragic discovery was made in Union Gap, Washington. The lifeless body of Frances M. Butler, a female resident of the area, was found, drawing attention to an unsettling mystery. Despite the efforts of local authorities…

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Jason Coralin Trinidad - San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Jason Coralin Trinidad

Male · San Juan, Puerto Rico
Found Dec 8, 2025 · 1 year ago

Jason Coralin Trinidad was found unresponsive on the ground in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on December 8, 2025. Emergency responders transported him to a local hospital, but despite these efforts, he later became an unclaimed decedent. His case was entered into…

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Anthony Reeves - Brooklyn, New York
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Anthony Reeves

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Dec 8, 2024 · 2 years ago

On December 8, 2024, the body of a male, identified as Anthony Reeves, was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. This unsettling case remains unresolved, with Anthony Reeves still classified as an unclaimed person. Despite investigative efforts, little is known…

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Aldrick Neysmith - New York, New York
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Aldrick Neysmith

Male · New York, New York
Found Dec 8, 2023 · 3 years ago

Aldrick Neysmith, an unclaimed individual, was discovered deceased on December 8, 2023, in New York, New York. His case has been registered under Namus ID: UCP125428. Despite efforts to locate next of kin or claimants, his remains remain unclaimed…

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Sandy Toribio - Bronx, New York
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Sandy Toribio

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Dec 8, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 8, 2023, the body of Sandy Toribio was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite investigative efforts, Sandy Toribio has remained unclaimed, prompting authorities to seek public assistance in resolving the case. The identification tag for this…

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Vickie Hammontree - Knoxville, Tennessee
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Vickie Hammontree

Female · Knoxville, Tennessee
Found Dec 8, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 8, 2022, the body of Vickie Loraine Hammontree was discovered in Knoxville, Tennessee. Classified under the NamUs ID: UCP99971, this unfortunate case still remains unresolved as her identity has been linked with little information on her…

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John Lamere - Victorville, California
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John Lamere

Male · Victorville, California
Found Dec 8, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 8, 2022, the body of an unclaimed person, identified as John David Lamere, was found in Victorville, California. His case is registered with the Namus ID UCP103985. Lamere passed away in the emergency room of a local hospital in Victorville…

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Kenneth Imm - Denver, Colorado
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Kenneth Imm

Male · Denver, Colorado
Found Dec 8, 2022 · 4 years ago

Kenneth Lee Imm, an unclaimed individual, was discovered on December 8, 2022, during a welfare check at his residence in Denver, Colorado. This welfare visit led to the unfortunate finding of his body, indicating that he had potentially passed away without…

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James Fitzgerald - Brooklyn, New York
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James Fitzgerald

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Dec 8, 2020 · 6 years ago

On December 8, 2020, the body of James F. Fitzgerald was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. Despite efforts by local authorities, the identification and claims for this individual remain unresolved. His case is cataloged under Namus ID: UCP76628, and further…

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James Nibblett - Warrior, Alabama
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James Nibblett

Male · Warrior, Alabama
Found Dec 8, 2020 · 6 years ago

On December 8, 2020, the body of James Michael Nibblett was discovered in his private residence in Warrior, Alabama. Despite efforts to gather more information and contact relatives, authorities have been unable to locate any of Nibblett's family members…

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Nathaniel Brown - Brooklyn, New York
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Nathaniel Brown

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Dec 8, 2020 · 6 years ago

On December 8, 2020, authorities discovered the body of a male identified as Nathaniel Brown in Brooklyn, New York. The case, marked with the Namus ID: UCP78855, involves a set of circumstances requiring more detailed investigation to locate any potential…

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John Davis - New York, New York
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John Davis

Male · New York, New York
Found Dec 8, 2019 · 7 years ago

On December 8, 2019, a male body, later identified as John Davis, was discovered in New York, New York. Despite efforts to locate his next of kin, the case of John Davis remains unresolved. The circumstances surrounding his death are unknown, and he remains…

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William Jenkins - Astoria, New York
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William Jenkins

Male · Astoria, New York
Found Dec 8, 2019 · 7 years ago

In Astoria, New York, on December 8, 2019, a male body identified as William Jenkins was discovered, marking the beginning of a perplexing case for the local authorities. This case, documented under Namus ID: UCP64688, has drawn attention due to the absence…

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Charles Washington - Bronx, New York
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Charles Washington

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

On December 8, 2018, the body of Charles Washington was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite efforts to identify him, Charles Washington remains unclaimed, adding to the list of unresolved cases handled by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner New York…

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William Irwin - Everett, Washington
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William Irwin

Male · Everett, Washington
Found Dec 8, 2018 · 8 years ago

On December 8, 2018, the body of William Douglas Irwin was discovered in Everett, Washington, marking the beginning of a case that has yet to see resolution. Identified by Namus ID UCP84159, Mr. Irwin passed away from natural causes in a hospital setting…

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Nicholas Miller - Victorville, California
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Nicholas Miller

Male · Victorville, California
Found Dec 8, 2018 · 8 years ago

On December 8, 2018, the body of Nicholas Edward Miller, an unclaimed male, was discovered in the area of Victorville, California. Nicholas, identified as transient, had been residing around this region before his death. Despite investigations, little more is…

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James Scott - Santa Cruz, California
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James Scott

Male · Santa Cruz, California
Found Dec 8, 2018 · 8 years ago

On December 8, 2018, the body of James Douglas Scott was discovered at his residence in Santa Cruz, California. Known to have lived in the county for approximately 25 years, Mr. Scott's death has left many questions unanswered. A veteran by background, the…

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Jose Rivera - Bronx, New York
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Jose Rivera

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Dec 8, 2015 · 11 years ago

On December 8, 2015, a male body was discovered in the Bronx, New York, leading to a case shrouded in mystery and unanswered questions. The individual was identified as Jose Rivera, but, tragically, he remains unclaimed after several years. The circumstances…

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Adalberto Ortiz - Bronx, New York
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Adalberto Ortiz

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Dec 8, 2015 · 11 years ago

Adalberto Ortiz was an unclaimed individual whose body was discovered on December 8, 2015, in the Bronx, New York. His case is registered under NamUs ID UCP1946. Despite efforts to identify and locate next of kin, Adalberto Ortiz remains unclaimed, leaving…

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Luis Gonzales - Bronx, New York
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Luis Gonzales

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Dec 8, 2014 · 12 years ago

On December 8, 2014, a male body was discovered in the Bronx, New York, identified by the case details as Luis Gonzales. The circumstances surrounding his death remain somewhat uncertain, as no family has come forward to claim him, leaving the case open and…

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William Scanlan - Williamstown, Massachusetts
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William Scanlan

Male · Williamstown, Massachusetts
Found Dec 8, 2014 · 12 years ago

On December 8, 2014, a discovery was made in the small town of Williamstown, Massachusetts, that has since remained a case of intrigue and tragedy. The body of William H. Scanlan, a male resident, was found in his own home. Despite the passage of time, the…

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Scott Chance - Washington
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Scott Chance

Male · Washington
Found Dec 8, 1998 · 28 years ago

Scott W. Chance is an unclaimed individual whose case traces back to December 8, 1998, when his body was discovered in Washington. The circumstances surrounding the discovery highlight the plight of unclaimed individuals whose remains are left without closure…

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Otis Taylor - Chicago, Illinois
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Otis Taylor

Male · Chicago, Illinois
Found Dec 8, 1990 · 36 years ago

On December 8, 1990, the body of Otis Taylor, an unclaimed male, was discovered in Chicago, Illinois. The case, which remains unresolved, has been assigned the Namus ID UCP129216. Despite efforts to locate next of kin, Otis Taylor's identity and family…

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Toric Fields

Male · Dallas, Texas
Found Dec 8, 2025 · 1 year ago

The case of Toric Fields, recorded under NamUs ID UCP153925, centers on the discovery of an unidentified male whose body was found in Dallas, Texas, on December 8, 2025. Authorities documented the circumstances surrounding the recovery, noting that despite…

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David Paine

Male · Royal Oak, Michigan
Found Dec 8, 2025 · 1 year ago

David Paine, identified under Namus ID UCP153666, was a man whose death on December 8, 2025, in Royal Oak, Michigan, led to an unclaimed person investigation. Although he had been living in Hazel Park, Michigan, Mr. Paine arrived at a local hospital seeking…

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John Roberts

Male · Los Angeles, California
Found Dec 8, 2025 · 1 year ago

On December 8, 2025, a male body identified as John Leonard Roberts was found in Los Angeles, California. The deceased, whose NamUs ID is UCP154667, was transported to the Los Angeles General Medical Center at 5:48 PM. Tragically, despite efforts, he was…

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Donald Carter

Male · Long Beach, California
Found Dec 8, 2025 · 1 year ago

On December 8, 2025, at around 2:00 AM, Donald Kenneth Carter, a resident of the Intercommunity Care Center Nursing Home, was transported to the Emergency Department of Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. The 75-year-old male was experiencing shortness of…

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Donald Fleck

Male · Wenatchee, Washington
Found Dec 8, 2025 · 1 year ago

The case of Donald Fleck, recorded under Namus ID: UCP162231, revolves around a male decedent whose body was discovered on December 8, 2025, in Wenatchee, Washington. The available information indicates that Mr. Fleck was allegedly experiencing homelessness…

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Nancy Ragle

Female · Dallas, Texas
Found Dec 8, 2024 · 2 years ago

Nancy Carol Ragle's case began on December 8, 2024, when her body was discovered in Dallas, Texas. Despite being identified, Nancy remains unclaimed as authorities work diligently to locate her next of kin. Her passing was officially pronounced in Dallas…

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Luis Romero

Male · Tampa, Florida
Found Dec 8, 2023 · 3 years ago

Luis Romero, a 60-year-old male, was an inpatient at Tampa General Hospital in Florida when he passed away on December 8, 2023, at 06:26 hours due to complications related to esophageal cancer that had metastasized to his liver. His case, identified by the…

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Joan Toussaint

Female · New York, New York
Found Dec 8, 2023 · 3 years ago

On December 8, 2023, the body of an unclaimed female identified as Joan Toussaint was discovered in New York, New York. Authorities continue their efforts to trace her next of kin or acquaintances who might be able to provide further information about her…

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Walter MacKnight

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Dec 8, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 8, 2022, the body of a male identified as Walter MacKnight was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite efforts to locate any next of kin or close relatives, Walter MacKnight remains an unclaimed person, a situation that presents both a personal…

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Tran Be

Female · Brooklyn, New York
Found Dec 8, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 8, 2022, an unidentified individual, confirmed to be a female, was found deceased in Brooklyn, New York. The circumstances surrounding Tran T Be's discovery remain shrouded in mystery, leaving her case unsolved up to this point. With Namus ID…

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