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Unclaimed Persons on February 16

678 open cases in our database happened on February 16. Every one is a family still waiting for answers.

Unclaimed Persons (74)

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Troy Lanier

Male · Austin, Texas

Found Feb 16, 2024 · 2 years ago

On February 16, 2024, the remains of Troy Eugene Lanier were discovered in Austin, Texas. Despite efforts to ascertain any familial connections, Troy Lanier's next of kin remains unidentified. The unfortunate circumstances surrounding his death have prompted…

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Yevgeniy Ayrapetov

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Feb 16, 2024 · 2 years ago

On February 16, 2024, the body of an individual identified as Yevgeniy Ayrapetov was discovered in the Bronx, New York, yet remains unclaimed. The situation has been taken under consideration by the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME), who…

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Michael Eldredge

Male · Spokane, Washington

Found Feb 16, 2024 · 2 years ago

On February 16, 2024, a male body was discovered, identified as Michael M. Eldredge, in Spokane, Washington. The details surrounding the circumstances of his death remain unclear, prompting an investigation by local authorities to establish any connections or…

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Mildred Colon Rivera

Female · San Juan, Puerto Rico

Found Feb 16, 2024 · 2 years ago

On February 16, 2024, a female body was discovered in San Juan, Puerto Rico, identified only by the Namus ID: UCP155224. The individual, later known as Mildred Colon Rivera, was found deceased in a hospital setting. Details surrounding her death are currently…

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Larry Ingwersen

Male · Glendale, Arizona

Found Feb 16, 2023 · 3 years ago

In Glendale, Arizona, on February 16, 2023, the body of Larry A. Ingwersen was discovered, leading to the opening of a case under Namus ID: UCP104248. Larry's passing was recorded in Maricopa County, prompting an investigation into his next of kin.…

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Sylvia Thompson

Female · Gig Harbor, Washington

Found Feb 16, 2023 · 3 years ago

Sylvia Dawn Thompson, a 76-year-old woman, passed away on February 16, 2023, in Gig Harbor, Washington. Her death was recorded at Saint Anthony's Hospital and was attributed to natural causes. Despite the straightforward nature of her passing, Sylvia's case…

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Bennie Cooksey

Male · Knoxville, Tennessee

Found Feb 16, 2023 · 3 years ago

In a poignant case from Knoxville, Tennessee, the remains of Bennie Cooksey, a male whose identity was eventually confirmed, were discovered on February 16, 2023. Despite the identification, Mr. Cooksey's situation is rendered more tragic by the absence of…

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Bun Ngoy

Male · Lakewood, Washington

Found Feb 16, 2023 · 3 years ago

On February 16, 2023, the body of 89-year-old Bun Kong Ngoy was found in Lakewood, Washington. Mr. Ngoy had been residing in an adult family home where he was under hospice care. Available records indicate that he passed away due to natural causes. Despite…

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Jose Valez

Male · Dacula, Georgia

Found Feb 16, 2023 · 3 years ago

On February 16, 2023, the body of 68-year-old Hispanic male Jose Valez was discovered in Dacula, Georgia. His roommate found him in the kitchen of their shared home, and subsequent efforts to locate his next of kin have been unsuccessful. The case is…

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William Parker

Male · Dallas, Texas

Found Feb 16, 2022 · 4 years ago

On February 16, 2022, the body of William M. Parker was discovered in Dallas, Texas. He was pronounced deceased in the city, and his case has since been classified as an unclaimed person. Despite efforts to locate his next of kin, no relatives have yet come…

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Chris Mix

Female · Indianapolis, Indiana

Found Feb 16, 2022 · 4 years ago

On February 16, 2022, the body of Chris L. Mix was discovered in Indianapolis, Indiana, marking the beginning of a complex case for the local authorities. Chris, a female whose circumstances of passing remain shrouded in mystery, was found without…

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Edward Kiatecki

Male · Washington, District of Columbia

Found Feb 16, 2020 · 6 years ago

On February 16, 2020, the body of an unidentified male, later determined to be Edward Kiatecki, was found in Washington, District of Columbia. The remains were presented to Howard University Hospital (HUH) on or prior to that date. Despite efforts to identify…

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Martin Reyes

Male · Ontario, California

Found Feb 16, 2019 · 7 years ago

In the early months of 2019, the body of Martin A. Reyes, a male believed to have been living a transient lifestyle, was discovered in an alleyway in Ontario, California. The discovery was made on February 16, 2019, and despite efforts to identify next of kin…

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Alice Adams

Female · Arlington, Texas

Found Feb 16, 2019 · 7 years ago

On February 16, 2019, the remains of a female identified as Alice May Adams were discovered in Arlington, Texas. Despite the identification, Alice May Adams remains an unclaimed person, and details surrounding her circumstances and background have left her…

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Donald Roberts

Male · Leavenworth, Kansas

Found Feb 16, 2018 · 8 years ago

In the quiet town of Leavenworth, Kansas, a somber discovery was made on February 16, 2018. An unclaimed male body, identified as Donald Roberts, was found unresponsive at his home. The circumstances surrounding his death were unclear, and despite attempts to…

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Sheila Park

Female · Loma Linda, California

Found Feb 16, 2018 · 8 years ago

Sheila Kathleen Park, identified by Namus ID: UCP115581, is an unclaimed person whose case has remained unresolved since 2018. Her body was found on February 16, 2018, in Loma Linda, California. At the time of her passing, Sheila Kathleen Park was residing at…

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Jesus Flores

Male · Boise, Idaho

Found Feb 16, 2017 · 9 years ago

In February 2017, a male body was discovered in Boise, Idaho, leading to the initiation of a case that has remained unresolved. The decedent, identified as Jesus D. Flores, was registered under Namus ID: UCP3444. Despite efforts to trace his next of kin, none…

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Jonathan Miller

Male · Fayetteville, Arkansas

Found Feb 16, 2017 · 9 years ago

In the case of Jonathan Seth Miller, an unclaimed person found in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the discovery of his body marked a poignant chapter in Washington County. On February 16, 2017, authorities responded to an unattended death that left more questions…

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Luis Ruiz

Male · Atlanta, Georgia

Found Feb 16, 2015 · 11 years ago

On February 16, 2015, the body of Luis F. Ruiz was discovered in his room at a rooming house in Atlanta, Georgia. Born in Cuba, Ruiz's untimely death left many questions unanswered, particularly regarding his lineage and possible living relatives. The Fulton…

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Albert Phoenicia

Male · Anaheim, California

Found Feb 16, 2015 · 11 years ago

Albert Phoenicia, a male individual, remains an unclaimed person whose case is recorded in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) under the ID UCP4002. His body was discovered on February 16, 2015, in Anaheim, California. The cause of…

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Carmen Getts

Female · Redlands, California

Found Feb 16, 2015 · 11 years ago

Carmen Castro Getts, a 93-year-old resident of Redlands, California, became an unclaimed person after her death in 2015. Her remains were discovered on February 16, 2015, marking the beginning of a case that underscores the complexities of unclaimed persons…

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William Santini

California

Found Feb 16, 2014 · 12 years ago

On February 16, 2014, the unidentified body of William T. Santini was discovered in California, bringing forth a complex case that remains unresolved. Despite the passage of time and investigative efforts, details about his height and weight at the time of…

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David Hervert

Male · Anaheim, California

Found Feb 16, 2009 · 17 years ago

In a case identified by Namus ID: UCP3910, the remains of David Paul Hervert were discovered on February 16, 2009, in Anaheim, California. His identification in this unclaimed person case has been logged under agency case number 09-01396. Despite efforts to…

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John Palazzo

Male · Anaheim, California

Found Feb 16, 2007 · 19 years ago

On February 16, 2007, in Anaheim, California, the body of John Joseph Palazzo was discovered. Despite initial efforts to identify and notify next of kin, John Joseph Palazzo remained an unclaimed person. The case was officially cataloged under Namus ID…

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Joseph Carista

Male · Santa Ana, California

Found Feb 16, 2004 · 22 years ago

In a case that remains unresolved, the body of Joseph Carista, an unclaimed individual, was discovered on February 16, 2004, in Santa Ana, California. Despite the passage of time, the details surrounding his death remain shrouded in mystery, as efforts to…

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Michael Rush

Male · Garden Grove, California

Found Feb 16, 2003 · 23 years ago

On February 16, 2003, the body of an unidentified male was discovered in Garden Grove, California. The case, shrouded in mystery for many years, remains unresolved, with the individual's identity still unestablished. The case is registered under Namus ID…

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