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Unclaimed Persons on February 28

646 open cases in our database happened on February 28. Every one is a family still waiting for answers.

Unclaimed Persons (75)

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Valentine Talbot - Queens, New York
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Valentine Talbot

Male · Queens, New York
Found Feb 28, 2021 · 5 years ago

On February 28, 2021, the body of an unidentified male was discovered in Queens, New York. This case, involving the individual referred to by the alias "Valentine Talbot," has been assigned NamUs ID UCP78993. Despite efforts by local authorities, the…

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Farito Rivera - Manhattan, New York
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Farito Rivera

Male · Manhattan, New York
Found Feb 28, 2021 · 5 years ago

On February 28, 2021, the remains of an unidentified male, later named Farito Rivera, were discovered in Manhattan, New York. Despite efforts to identify next of kin or locate any acquaintances, his case remains open, with no claimants coming forward. With…

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John Pitts - Manhattan, New York
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John Pitts

Male · Manhattan, New York
Found Feb 28, 2021 · 5 years ago

John Pitts, an unclaimed male, was discovered deceased on February 28, 2021, in Manhattan, New York. His identity remains unverified, and details about his life leading up to his death are unknown. Pitts' body was located under circumstances that prompted an…

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Steven Wright - Manhattan, New York
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Steven Wright

Male · Manhattan, New York
Found Feb 28, 2021 · 5 years ago

On February 28, 2021, a male body was discovered in Manhattan, New York, leading to an unclaimed person case classified under Namus ID: UCP81024. The deceased individual was identified as Steven Wright. Despite efforts made by the authorities, the case…

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Dimitri Vonwitte - Bronx, New York
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Dimitri Vonwitte

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Feb 28, 2016 · 10 years ago

On February 28, 2016, an unidentified male body was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite ongoing efforts, the case remains unsolved, and the individual has not been claimed by any family or friends. The deceased has been identified through Namus ID…

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Edward Newman

Male · Tacoma, Washington
Found Feb 28, 2021 · 5 years ago

On February 28, 2021, the remains of Edward George Newman, a 70-year-old male, were discovered at his residence in Tacoma, Washington. The case, registered under Namus ID: UCP83716, records his death as resulting from natural causes. Despite holding his name…

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Nikkia Tate

Female · Memphis, Tennessee
Found Feb 28, 2021 · 5 years ago

On February 28, 2021, the Memphis Police Department was called to investigate the tragic case of an unresponsive woman found in a hotel room in Memphis, Tennessee. The woman was later identified as 27-year-old Nikkia Larhonda Tate, a Black female, through…

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Arthur Lacroix, Jr.

Male · Holyoke, Massachusetts
Found Feb 28, 2021 · 5 years ago

Arthur W. Lacroix Jr.'s case involves the discovery of an unclaimed body in the city of Holyoke, Massachusetts. On February 28, 2021, authorities found the male decedent within a residence, but the circumstances leading to his death remain undisclosed in the…

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Joan Matz

Female · Pottsville, Pennsylvania
Found Feb 28, 2021 · 5 years ago

On February 28, 2021, the body of Joan Matz, an unclaimed individual, was discovered in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Joan was a patient admitted to a local hospital where she was eventually pronounced deceased on or around the day of her discovery. Despite…

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Felipe Meza

Male · Santa Ana, California
Found Feb 28, 2011 · 15 years ago

On February 28, 2011, the body of Felipe Meza, an unclaimed individual, was discovered in Santa Ana, California. Despite extensive efforts by local authorities to locate his next of kin, Meza remains unclaimed, and his case is documented under Namus ID…

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Thomas Stevens - Queens, New York
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Thomas Stevens

Male · Queens, New York
Found Feb 28, 2026 · this year

The unclaimed individual, identified as Thomas Stevens, was found on February 28, 2026, in Queens, New York. The circumstances surrounding the discovery of his body remain unknown, prompting a need for public assistance in identifying any next of kin or…

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Salvatore Savaresc - Queens, New York
Unclaimed

Salvatore Savaresc

Male · Queens, New York
Found Feb 28, 2026 · this year

Salvatore Savaresc, an unclaimed individual, was discovered on February 28, 2026, in Queens, New York. The case, identified by the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under the ID UCP157342, remains unresolved, prompting an appeal for information…

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Yong Larot - Reno, Nevada
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Yong Larot

Female · Reno, Nevada
Found Feb 28, 2026 · this year

On February 28, 2026, the body of Yong C. Larot was discovered in Reno, Nevada, adding another perplexing case to the growing list of unclaimed persons. Identified by Namus ID: UCP157009, Yong C. Larot's life seemed to conclude quietly within the confines of…

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Kenneth Brown - Brooklyn, New York
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Kenneth Brown

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Feb 28, 2026 · this year

Kenneth Brown, a male whose body was discovered on February 28, 2026, in Brooklyn, New York, remains unclaimed, according to records. This case, documented under Namus ID UCP157497, highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the authorities in tracing and…

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Salvatore Savaresc - Queens, New York
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Salvatore Savaresc

Male · Queens, New York
Found Feb 28, 2026 · this year

In a case that remains unsolved, the body of an unclaimed individual, identified as Salvatore Savaresc, was discovered on February 28, 2026, in Queens, New York. Salvatore, a male, was found under circumstances that have left authorities seeking further…

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Kenneth Brown - Brooklyn, New York
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Kenneth Brown

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Feb 28, 2026 · this year

On February 28, 2026, the body of an unidentified male was discovered in Brooklyn, New York, leading to the opening of a case under the designation Namus ID: UCP157497. Initially referred to as an "unclaimed person," the individual was later identified as…

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Yong Larot - Reno, Nevada
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Yong Larot

Female · Reno, Nevada
Found Feb 28, 2026 · this year

On February 28, 2026, the body of Yong C Larot, a female hospice patient, was discovered in Reno, Nevada. Found in a senior living apartment, Yong's case has drawn attention due to her status as an unclaimed person. Despite residing in a facility where care…

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Eddie Lawson - San Bernardino, California
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Eddie Lawson

Male · San Bernardino, California
Found Feb 28, 2026 · this year

In the case of an unclaimed individual identified as Eddie Walter Lawson, a poignant chapter from San Bernardino's records emerges. On February 28, 2026, the lifeless body of Eddie Walter Lawson was found at a care facility in San Bernardino, California. The…

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Kassaye Menguistu - Fresno, California
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Kassaye Menguistu

Male · Fresno, California
Found Feb 28, 2025 · 1 year ago

On February 28, 2025, the body of Kassaye Menguistu was discovered during a welfare check at a housing community in Fresno, California. The circumstances leading to the discovery of Menguistu's body remain unclear but have raised concerns about the conditions…

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James Morgan - Bronx, New York
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James Morgan

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Feb 28, 2025 · 1 year ago

On February 28, 2025, a male body was discovered in the Bronx, New York, and remains unclaimed. The individual, identified as James Morgan, has become a case without closure as officials work to determine his identity and next of kin. The circumstances…

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Steve Collins - Knoxville, Tennessee
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Steve Collins

Male · Knoxville, Tennessee
Found Feb 28, 2025 · 1 year ago

Steve Andrew Collins was found deceased on February 28, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Despite investigative efforts, authorities were unable to identify or locate any next of kin for Collins. His case remains open as an unclaimed person, with no known family…

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Richard Norris - Loma Linda, California
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Richard Norris

Male · Loma Linda, California
Found Feb 28, 2025 · 1 year ago

Richard Norris was discovered deceased on February 28, 2025, in Loma Linda, California. His passing was attributed to natural causes at a care facility. Despite the circumstances of his death, his identity remains unclaimed, leaving authorities with the task…

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Khiem Huynh - New York, New York
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Khiem Huynh

Female · New York, New York
Found Feb 28, 2024 · 2 years ago

On February 28, 2024, the body of a previously unidentified female, believed to be associated with the name Khiem Huynh, was discovered in New York City. The remains were found within the city's limits and brought to the attention of local authorities. Due to…

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Joseph Alvarado - Queens, New York
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Joseph Alvarado

Male · Queens, New York
Found Feb 28, 2024 · 2 years ago

On February 28, 2024, a male body was discovered in Queens, New York, and identified as Joseph Alvarado, whose case remains unclaimed. The details surrounding the discovery of Mr. Alvarado's body are crucial in understanding the circumstances that led to his…

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Jason Frazer - Los Angeles, California
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Jason Frazer

Male · Los Angeles, California
Found Feb 28, 2024 · 2 years ago

On February 28, 2024, the lifeless body of Jason Lee Frazer was discovered on a sidewalk in Los Angeles, California. This unfortunate discovery has left authorities with a perplexing case as they seek to unravel the circumstances surrounding his death.…

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Marvin Wright - Dallas, Texas
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Marvin Wright

Male · Dallas, Texas
Found Feb 28, 2023 · 3 years ago

On February 28, 2023, the body of Marvin Dewayne Wright was discovered in Dallas, Texas. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and efforts are being made to locate any next of kin who may be unaware of his passing. As of now, Marvin Dewayne…

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Jose Martinez Pineda - Denver, Colorado
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Jose Martinez Pineda

Male · Denver, Colorado
Found Feb 28, 2023 · 3 years ago

On February 28, 2023, the body of a man identified as Jose Manuel Martinez-Pineda was discovered in Denver, Colorado. The deceased was found unresponsive by an employee of a nearby business, who immediately alerted the authorities. Initial investigations…

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Gloria Lewis - Bronx, New York
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Gloria Lewis

Female · Bronx, New York
Found Feb 28, 2022 · 4 years ago

On February 28, 2022, authorities in Bronx, New York, discovered the body of Gloria Lewis, an unclaimed individual whose identity was recorded under Namus ID: UCP92608. The circumstances of her death remain a poignant reminder of the many lives that pass…

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Steven Bryan - Bronx, New York
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Steven Bryan

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Feb 28, 2022 · 4 years ago

On February 28, 2022, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City was notified about the body of an unidentified man discovered in the Bronx. The individual, later assigned the name Steven Bryan Male, is currently categorized as an unclaimed person.…

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Erskine Odom - Manhattan, New York
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Erskine Odom

Male · Manhattan, New York
Found Feb 28, 2022 · 4 years ago

In a somber case that highlights the ongoing challenge of unclaimed persons, the body of Erskine R. Odom was discovered on February 28, 2022, in Manhattan, New York. Despite efforts to identify relatives or next of kin, his remains have remained unclaimed…

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Donald Thompson - Bronx, New York
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Donald Thompson

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Feb 28, 2020 · 6 years ago

On February 28, 2020, the body of an unidentified male, later identified as Donald Thompson, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite efforts to trace relatives or individuals familiar with Thompson, his case remains unresolved, and he is categorized as…

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Nelson Miranda - Bronx, New York
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Nelson Miranda

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Feb 28, 2020 · 6 years ago

On February 28, 2020, the body of an unclaimed male, identified as Nelson Miranda, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. This case is currently documented under Namus ID: UCP67705. Despite efforts to locate family or connections to the deceased, Nelson…

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Joshavah Johns - Brooklyn, New York
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Joshavah Johns

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Feb 28, 2019 · 7 years ago

On February 28, 2019, the remains of a male individual identified as Joshavah Johns were found in Brooklyn, New York. The discovery sparked a pending investigation as the case presents itself as an unclaimed person scenario. Despite efforts to trace his…

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Felix Reyes - Bronx, New York
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Felix Reyes

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Feb 28, 2019 · 7 years ago

On February 28, 2019, the body of an unidentified male was discovered in the Bronx, New York. The individual was later identified as Felix Reyes, yet despite this identification, he remains unclaimed. The circumstances surrounding his death and any specific…

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Norman Joseph - New York, New York
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Norman Joseph

Male · New York, New York
Found Feb 28, 2015 · 11 years ago

On February 28, 2015, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City encountered a case involving an unclaimed male body, identified in official records as Norman Joseph. Despite investigative efforts, this individual remains unclaimed, his story yet…

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Richard Soto - Denver, Colorado
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Richard Soto

Male · Denver, Colorado
Found Feb 28, 2014 · 12 years ago

In the case of Richard Soto, a male individual whose body was discovered on February 28, 2014, in Denver, Colorado, numerous efforts have been made to identify his next of kin or any potential claimants. Despite these attempts, Soto remains an unclaimed…

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Francisco Robles-Aguayo - Chicago, Illinois
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Francisco Robles-Aguayo

Male · Chicago, Illinois
Found Feb 28, 1995 · 31 years ago

On February 28, 1995, an unidentified male, later referred to as Francisco Robles-Aguayo, was tragically discovered after being struck by a train at 400 N St. Louis in Chicago, Illinois. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, leading to an…

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Edward Harmer

Male · Tacoma, Washington
Found Feb 28, 2026 · this year

On February 28, 2026, an unclaimed male body was discovered in Tacoma, Washington. Identified by the NamUs ID UCP156361, the individual was later confirmed as Edward Charles Harmer. The circumstances surrounding Edward's death were particularly somber since…

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Alfredo Martinez

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Feb 28, 2026 · this year

On February 28, 2026, in the Bronx, New York, the deceased body of Alfredo Martinez was discovered. Despite efforts to identify and locate any next of kin, he remains an unclaimed person. This case, detailed under Namus ID: UCP156566, highlights the ongoing…

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Sharon Nelson

Female · Bronx, New York
Found Feb 28, 2026 · this year

On February 28, 2026, the remains of a woman identified as Sharon D. Nelson were discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite the efforts of the Office of Chief Medical Examiner New York City, her body has thus far remained unclaimed. Sharon's identity has been…

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Dave Reed

Male · Los Angeles, California
Found Feb 28, 2026 · this year

On February 28, 2026, security personnel at a single room occupancy building in downtown Los Angeles raised a welfare concern about one of the residents. Responding to the call, the Los Angeles Fire Department arrived at the scene and discovered an…

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Dave Reed

Male · Los Angeles, California
Found Feb 28, 2026 · this year

On February 28, 2026, security personnel at a single-room occupancy building in downtown Los Angeles raised an alert regarding the welfare of an occupant. Responding to the concern, the Los Angeles Fire Department was dispatched to the location. Upon arrival…

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Ramon Noble

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Feb 28, 2025 · 1 year ago

On February 28, 2025, a male body was discovered in the Bronx, New York, and remains unclaimed as of the latest reports. The individual, identified as Ramon Noble, has been assigned the Namus ID UCP139728. Efforts to connect him with any familial ties or…

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Gregory Firaga

Male · New York, New York
Found Feb 28, 2025 · 1 year ago

On February 28, 2025, the remains of an unidentified male were discovered in New York, New York. The individual has since been identified as Gregory B. Firaga, but unfortunately, no next of kin or contacts have come forward to claim his body. As of now, Mr.…

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Deborah Hurley

Female · Long Beach, California
Found Feb 28, 2025 · 1 year ago

Deborah Fawson Hurley was found deceased in her residence in Long Beach, California, on the evening of February 28, 2025. Ms. Hurley, whose Namus ID is UCP142216, was last known to have received food delivered to her door on February 26, 2025. The untouched…

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Virginia Dix

Female · Bronx, New York
Found Feb 28, 2025 · 1 year ago

On February 28, 2025, the body of Virginia Dix, a female, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite efforts to resolve her case, she remains unclaimed. Authorities have identified this case under the Namus ID UCP140601. Those with any pertinent…

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Nancy Hogan

Female · Honolulu, Hawaii
Found Feb 28, 2025 · 1 year ago

Nancy J. Hogan's case, as recorded under Namus ID UCP141815, centers around the discovery of her body on February 28, 2025, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Ms. Hogan was found in her locked residence, an aspect of the case that suggests she was obviously deceased at the…

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Voiletta Simon

Female · Bronx, New York
Found Feb 28, 2025 · 1 year ago

Voiletta Simon, a female, was found deceased on February 28, 2025, in the Bronx, New York. Despite efforts to identify her next of kin or loved ones, her case remains unclaimed. Her details are cataloged under the Namus ID: UCP140526. Authorities continue to…

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