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Linda Nickell

Missing · age 20 · Flint, Michigan

Last seen February 27, 1976

In the winter of 1976, a 20-year-old woman named Linda Sue Nickell disappeared from Flint, Michigan, leaving behind a mystery that has endured for decades. The exact date of her last contact is uncertain, with records indicating it could be either February 2…

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April Reid

Female, age 36 · Lenoir, North Carolina

Last seen Feb 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the winter of 2021, 36-year-old April Michele Reid was navigating life in Lenoir, North Carolina, with certain physical challenges. A car accident a year prior had left her with impaired speech and a noticeable limp, necessitating the use of a cane for…

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James Hutchinson

Male, age 6 · Middletown, Ohio

Last seen Feb 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

In late February 2021, a distressing call was made to the Middletown, Ohio police department regarding the disappearance of six-year-old James Hutchinson. His mother, Brittany Gosney, and her boyfriend, James Hamilton, reported the young boy missing from…

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Eduardo Hernandez Reyes

Male, age 33 · McAllen, Texas

Last seen Feb 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

Eduardo Hernandez Reyes, a 33-year-old male, was last seen on February 27, 2021, in McAllen, Texas. Details regarding his disappearance remain limited, and it has become a concerning case for local authorities and his family. As with many missing person cases…

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Gustavo Funes Flores

Male, age 29 · McAllen, Texas

Last seen Feb 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

Gustavo Funes Flores, a 29-year-old male, was last seen on February 27, 2021, in McAllen, Texas. His disappearance occurred while he was part of a group of migrants traveling through Brooks County, Texas. The group was trekking from McAllen to Falfurrias when…

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Solomon Curry

Male, age 19 · Valdosta, Georgia

Last seen Feb 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

Solomon David Curry was 19 years old when concern for him began to grow in Valdosta, Georgia, after he was last known to have contact with his family on February 27, 2021. Solomon was described by his mother, Arlene Curry, as high-functioning autistic, and…

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Kelsea Taylor

Female, age 15 · Griffin, Georgia

Last seen Feb 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

A sense of unease settled over Griffin, Georgia, when 15-year-old Kelsea Taylor vanished on February 27, 2021. The community was left with pressing questions and a profound sense of worry for the teenager's safety. At the time of her disappearance, she was…

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Sarah Neace

Female, age 24 · Payne, Ohio

Last seen Feb 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the small village of Payne, Ohio, a community was left with lingering questions and concern following the disappearance of 24-year-old Sarah Neace in the final days of February 2021. Sarah, a female with red hair and brown eyes, was last seen on either…

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Dillon Scott

Male, age 20 · Depue, Illinois

Last seen Feb 27, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the early hours of a late February morning in 2016, the life of 20-year-old Dillon Harley Scott of Depue, Illinois, took a mysterious and troubling turn. The last confirmed sighting of Dillon was in rural Bureau County, following a single-vehicle accident.…

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Bishop Jones

Male, age 23 · Fairfield, Alabama

Killed Feb 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

Bishop Jones, a 23-year-old male from Hueytown, was killed on February 27, 2021, in a violent crash on Interstate 59/20 near mile marker 118 in the Fairfield area of Jefferson County. What began as an ordinary Saturday afternoon turned deadly at about 12:50…

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Chella Allen

Male, age 45 · Theodore, Alabama

Killed Feb 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

Manchella “Joe” Allen, 45, a man from Theodore, Alabama, was killed in the early hours of February 27, 2021, after a night out that turned suddenly and violently irreversible. Police were called to the Cookies N Cream Adult Club on Theodore Dawes Road at…

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Dominicko Howell

Male, age 31 · Phoenix, Arizona

Killed Feb 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

On a Saturday evening in Phoenix, Arizona, the life of 31-year-old Dominicko Howell was cut short. On February 27, 2021, police responded to a call of a shooting at a hotel and discovered Howell with gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a local hospital but…

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Demetrius Bernard Pac- Tripp

Male, age 31 · Forrest City, Arkansas

Killed Feb 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the late winter of 2021, the community of Forrest City, Arkansas, was struck by a tragedy that left a family grieving and a case shrouded in mystery. Demetrius Bernard Tripp, a 31-year-old Black/African American man known affectionately as 'Pac-Man,' was…

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Adam David-Lawrence Arrambide

Male, age 36 · Portland, Oregon

Killed Feb 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

On February 27, 2021, a tragic incident occurred at a bar in Southeast Portland, resulting in the deaths of two individuals, including 36-year-old Adam David-Lawrence Arrambide of La Pine, Oregon. The shooting took place just before 11 p.m. at a bar located…

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William Billy Peters

Male, age 39 · Portland, Oregon

Killed Feb 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

On February 27, 2021, a double homicide occurred in Southeast Portland, Oregon, resulting in the deaths of 39-year-old William 'Billy' Peters and 36-year-old Adam David-Lawrence Arrambide. Williams 'Billy' Peters was a resident of Portland, Oregon, while Adam…

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Margie Crowe

Female, age 49 · Colorado Springs, Colorado

Killed Feb 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the early morning hours of February 27, 2021, the city of Colorado Springs was rocked by a tragedy that cut short the life of a beloved mother and vibrant member of the community. Margie Marie Crowe, a 49-year-old female, was found deceased in what…

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Cecilia Ceci Apolo-Lobel

Female, age 55 · Las Vegas, Nevada

Killed Feb 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the late winter of 2021, the life of Cecilia "Ceci" Apolo-Lobel, a 55-year-old Caucasian woman, was tragically cut short. On Saturday, February 27, she was found deceased in her Las Vegas, Nevada, apartment in what authorities have described as an apparent…

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Unidentified Remains (29)

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 35 · Maricopa County County, Arizona

Found Feb 27, 1996 · 30 years ago

Found at 99th Avenue and Baseline Road.

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Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 60 · Adel, Georgia

Found Feb 27, 1991 · 35 years ago

No information is available. Possibly historic or of no forensic significance.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 70 · New York, New York

Found Feb 27, 2017 · 9 years ago

Unknown male found deceased in bed, in a basement unit that he was squatting in. Possible name of Wade, Wayne, or Horbert. This information has not been verified and no next of kin has been located.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 40 · Chicago, Illinois

Found Feb 27, 2015 · 11 years ago

Auto accident, stolen auto and burst into flames on impact of collision

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 65 · Tucson, Arizona

Found Feb 27, 2007 · 19 years ago

Skeletal remains found in a wash in Cienega Natural Preserve. No personal effects or identification were found with the remains.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 65 · Los Angeles County County, California

Found Feb 27, 2005 · 21 years ago

DECEASED F0UND INSIDE A TRAILER BEHIND A RESIDENCE

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Unidentified Male

Male · Marion, New York

Found Feb 27, 1987 · 39 years ago

body discovered wrapped in woman's sweater on side of road by passing motorist.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 45 · Palm Beach County County, Florida

Found Feb 27, 1978 · 48 years ago

Decedent was short (5' 4" - 5' 6") and had stocky build.

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William Delgado

Male · New York, New York

Found Feb 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

On February 27, 2021, the body of a male identified as William Delgado was discovered in New York, New York. The case, which remains under investigation, is listed under Namus ID UCP78686. Despite efforts to locate family or friends, Delgado's remains are yet…

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Rodney Crawford

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Feb 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

On February 27, 2021, an unidentified male body was found in the Bronx, New York. This discovery marked the onset of an extensive investigation undertaken by the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner. The individual, later named Rodney Crawford…

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Mavys Dorce

Female · Brooklyn, New York

Found Feb 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

In an unresolved case from Brooklyn, New York, the remains of a woman identified as Mavys Dorce were discovered on February 27, 2021. The case has been registered under the NamUs ID: UCP86109. Despite efforts by the local authorities, details surrounding her…

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Jean Clayton

Female · Bronx, New York

Found Feb 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

On February 27, 2021, in the Bronx, New York, the remains of an unidentified female, later named Jean Clayton, were discovered. This case, classified under the Namus ID: UCP78990, has since baffled authorities as no relatives or acquaintances have come…

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Leadrue Northern

Male · Manhattan, New York

Found Feb 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

On February 27, 2021, a tragic discovery was made in Manhattan, New York, when an unidentified male body was found. The case, now cataloged with the NamUs ID UCP79727, remains unsolved, with authorities still seeking information to determine the identity and…

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Orlando Torres

Male · Brooklyn, New York

Found Feb 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

On February 27, 2021, the body of an unclaimed individual was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. The deceased has been identified as Orlando Torres. Despite efforts to locate next of kin or someone who could provide further information about him, the case…

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Gaylord Dewesa

Male · New York, New York

Found Feb 27, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the bustling city of New York, amidst its towering skyscrapers and vibrant streets, lies the quiet yet somber case of an unclaimed individual. On February 27, 2016, the body of Gaylord Dewesa, a male, was found, marking the beginning of a search for…

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Manuel Mojica

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Feb 27, 2016 · 10 years ago

On February 27, 2016, the body of Manuel Mojica, an unclaimed individual, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. The case, designated with the Namus ID UCP2287, falls under the jurisdiction of the Office of Chief Medical Examiner of New York City. This…

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Serial Killer Victims (13)

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Elizabeth McCollan Heller

Victim of Isaac Heller

Liberty, Indiana

Killed Feb 27, 1836 · 190 years ago

White Elizabeth McCollan Heller resided in Liberty, Indiana, with her husband, Isaac Heller, and their three small children. The family’s domestic life appeared ordinary to the outside world, but Isaac, born Isaac Young, harbored a dark and violent past…

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Sarah Heller

Victim of Isaac Heller

Liberty, Indiana

Killed Feb 27, 1836 · 190 years ago

In the small community of Liberty, Indiana, a grim story unfolded that would leave a lasting mark on its history. The life of a young female named Sarah Heller was tragically cut short, not by a stranger in the shadows, but by the hand of her own father…

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Reynaldo Rivero

Victim of Manuel Pardo

Miami, Florida

Killed Feb 27, 1986 · 40 years ago

Reynaldo “Ray” Rivero, a Hispanic male, was murdered on February 27, 1986, during a violent crime spree in South Florida. He was one of nine victims killed by Manuel Pardo, a former police officer turned serial killer. Pardo claimed he was eliminating drug…

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John Wesley Heller

Victim of Isaac Heller

Liberty, Indiana

Killed Feb 27, 1836 · 190 years ago

In the winter of 1836, a young boy named John Wesley Heller met a tragic and brutal end in Liberty, Indiana. A white male, John was horrifically killed on February 27th of that year. The person responsible for his death was his own father, Isaac Heller, a man…

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Mary Heller

Victim of Isaac Heller

age 3months · Liberty, Indiana

Killed Feb 27, 1836 · 190 years ago

In the winter of 1836, a horrific act of violence brought a somber cloud over the small community of Liberty, Indiana. A three-month-old infant girl, Mary Heller, was brutally murdered on February 27th. The innocence of her young life was cut short in an…

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Roberta Butler

Victim of Jack Barron

age 52 · Sacramento, California

Killed Feb 27, 1995 · 31 years ago

On February 27, 1995, 52-year-old Roberta A. Butler, a Caucasian female, was found dead in her Benicia townhouse. Her son, Jack Barron, discovered her lifeless body in bed, with signs indicating she had been smothered. This tragic event marked the fourth…

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Leah Evans

Victim of Joel David Rifkin

age 28 · Brooklyn, New York

Killed Feb 27, 1993 · 33 years ago

In early 1993, the vibrant life of Leah Evans, a 28-year-old white woman residing in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, was tragically cut short. A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College and a mother to two children, Julian and Eve, she was known…

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Morris Keller Jr.

Victim of Michael Wayne Williams

age 45 · Cumberland, Virginia

Killed Feb 27, 1993 · 33 years ago

In the quiet community of Cumberland, Virginia, the lives of 45-year-old Morris Keller and his wife, Mary Elizabeth Keller, were brutally cut short on the night of February 27, 1993. The couple became the victims of a horrific home invasion that ended in a…

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