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Marshall Priestley

Missing · age 39 · Cross Lanes, West Virginia

Last seen February 29, 2016

Marshall Priestley, a 39-year-old man from Cross Lanes, West Virginia, was reported missing on February 29, 2016. Known for his friendly demeanor and strong community ties, Marshall’s sudden disappearance raised immediate concerns among his family and…

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Jessie Cutley

Male, age 29 · Jackson, Mississippi

Last seen Feb 29, 2016 · 10 years ago

Jessie Cutley, a 29-year-old man from Jackson, Mississippi, was last seen on February 29, 2016. On that day, he was reportedly at his home in the 100 block of Shiloh Drive before leaving to visit friends at Pebble Creek Apartments. Cutley was supposed to…

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Lorlene Chasity Eva Bone

Female, age 31 · Shoal River Indian Reserve, Manitoba

Last seen Feb 29, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the quiet landscape of Manitoba, a family continues an agonizing wait for answers in the disappearance of Lorlene Chasity Eva Bone, a 31-year-old mother of four from Wuskwi Sipihk Cree Nation. Her voice, a familiar comfort to her mother, was last heard on…

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Dina Lapore

Female, age 41 · Yuma, Arizona

Last seen Feb 29, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the quiet expanse of Yuma, Arizona, a story of uncertainty began to unfold on February 29, 2024, the last day 41-year-old Dina Marie Lapore was seen. A woman described as transient, Dina had family ties that stretched across Nevada, Arizona, and…

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Barton Yasir

Male, age 20 · Phillipsburg, New Jersey

Last seen Feb 29, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the quiet community of Phillipsburg, New Jersey, the family of Barton Yasir is enduring a period of profound uncertainty and concern. In the morning hours of February 28, 2024, the 20-year-old left his home, carrying a bookbag and two other bags. He was…

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Ronald Brown

Male, age 67 · Atlanta, Georgia

Last seen Feb 29, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the late winter of 2024, concern began to grow for 67-year-old Ronald Brown in Atlanta, Georgia. Family members last had contact with him on February 29, 2024, and his silence in the days that followed was uncharacteristic and alarming. Mr. Brown, who…

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Sierra Stafford

Female, age 29 · High Point, North Carolina

Last seen Feb 29, 2020 · 6 years ago

In the community of High Point, North Carolina, concerns linger for Sierra Jordan Stafford, a 29-year-old woman who was last seen on February 29, 2020. Standing at 5'4' and weighing around 166 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, Sierra is a person whose…

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David Fugate

Male, age 48 · Covington, Ohio

Last seen Feb 29, 2020 · 6 years ago

In the small community of Covington, Ohio, a story of heartbreak and mystery unfolded in the winter of 2020. David Fugate, a 48-year-old U.S. Army veteran, was grappling with the recent loss of his wife, who had passed away just two days prior. Friends and…

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Margarito Vargas

Male, age 33 · Fort Wayne, Indiana

Last seen Feb 29, 2020 · 6 years ago

In the heart of Fort Wayne, Indiana, a family continues to hold onto hope for the safe return of Margarito Vargas, a 33-year-old man who vanished without a trace on the evening of February 29, 2020. Margarito, a man described as being dedicated to his job and…

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Michael Wright

Null, age 61 · San Bernardino, California

Found Feb 29, 2016 · 10 years ago

On February 29, 2016, Michael Wright, age 61, was found dead in San Bernardino, California. His death was classified as a homicide following an investigation by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. Wright was discovered with multiple injuries that…

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Edward Alvis

Male, age 34 · Louisville, Kentucky

Killed Feb 29, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the early morning hours of February 29, 2016, the Chickasaw neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, was disturbed by the sound of a loud boom. A concerned resident, Yolanda Kimbro, was awakened by the noise and peered outside to see a car still running on…

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Derwin Handy

Male, age 58 · New Orleans, Louisiana

Killed Feb 29, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the spring of 2022, a shooting in New Orleans claimed the life of a 32-year-old man. On the evening of March 25th, officers from the New Orleans Police Department's Second District were dispatched to the 3000 block of Eagle Street following reports of an…

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Daniel Jackson

Male, age 17 · Baltimore, Maryland

Killed Feb 29, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the city of Baltimore, on the night of February 29, 2016, a young life was tragically cut short. Daniel Jackson, a 17-year-old male, was in the 1500 block of West Baltimore Street when the sound of gunfire pierced the night. When authorities arrived, they…

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James Jamal Herbert

Male, age 25 · Baltimore, Maryland

Killed Feb 29, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the cold of late winter, the body of James Jamal Herbert was discovered, marking another life tragically cut short in a city grappling with violence. On February 29, 2016, police were called to a vacant house in the 2800 block of West Lafayette Avenue in…

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Charles Townsend

Male, age 21 · Syracuse, New York

Killed Feb 29, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the winter of 2016, the life of 21-year-old Charles Townsend was tragically cut short in Syracuse, New York. On the night of February 29th, Townsend was shot and subsequently died from his injuries, marking another life lost to gun violence in the city.…

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Quindell Norment

Male, age 22 · Fort Worth, Texas

Found Feb 29, 2016 · 10 years ago

Male Quindell Norment, age 22, was the victim of a fatal shooting in Fort Worth, Texas on February 29, 2016. The incident occurred during an outbreak of gun violence that day, resulting in the young man's untimely death. The circumstances surrounding…

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Adam Edwin Barker

Male, age 21 · Washington, District of Columbia

Killed Feb 29, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the late afternoon of Monday, February 29, 2016, a burst of violence shattered the day in the 2700 block of Langston Place SE in Washington, D.C. Twenty-one-year-old Adam Edwin Barker, a Black male, was shot at approximately 4:19 p.m. First responders…

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 70 · Las Vegas, Nevada

Found Feb 29, 1996 · 30 years ago

This apparent transient person was found lying face down on the ground near the railroad tracks at Railroad Mile Marker 335 just north of Washington and Main Street. He was known by other transient persons in the area as "Teddy" or "Theodore".

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Unidentified Male

Male · Houston, Texas

Found Feb 29, 2024 · 2 years ago

The decedent was found lying on the sidewalk outside of a convenience store and was transported to Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital. He had no identification and was not able to communicate any information to hospital staff.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 60 · Reno, Nevada

Found Feb 29, 1988 · 38 years ago

Decedent was discovered fully clad, decomposed, and with no signs of trauma on the ground in a small canyon area.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 60 · Savanna, Illinois

Found Feb 29, 2020 · 6 years ago

A citizen was hunting for deer antler sheds in a remote area of Savanna, Illinois on 02/29/2020 when he discovered what appeared to be human skeletal remains. The Carroll County, Illinois Coroner's Office responded and processed the scene. The partial…

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 44 · Ocean City, New Jersey

Found Feb 29, 2000 · 26 years ago

Found at the water's edge on an Ocean City beach near Park Place.

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Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 21 · Dallas, Texas

Found Feb 29, 1984 · 42 years ago

Black female recovered in Dallas County in 1983. Clothing included light colored pullover shirt and light colored undergarments.

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Elizabeth Schiavone

Female · Bronx, New York

Found Feb 29, 2016 · 10 years ago

On February 29, 2016, the body of an unidentified female, later referred to as Elizabeth Schiavone, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite efforts to resolve her identity, she remains unclaimed. This case, registered under the Namus ID UCP2288, is…

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Paulino Brito

Male · New York, New York

Found Feb 29, 2016 · 10 years ago

On February 29, 2016, the body of Paulino Brito, an unclaimed male, was discovered in New York, New York. Despite efforts by authorities, he has remained unclaimed, and the details surrounding his identity and background are still incomplete. His case has…

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Charles Godfred

Male · Brooklyn, New York

Found Feb 29, 2016 · 10 years ago

On February 29, 2016, the body of Charles Godfred, a male individual, was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. Despite the passage of time, his case remains unresolved, and he is listed as an unclaimed person. The circumstances surrounding his death have left…

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Lajos Darok

Male · San Bernardino, California

Found Feb 29, 2016 · 10 years ago

In a case that has remained unresolved for years, the identity and background of Lajos Darok, a male whose body was discovered on February 29, 2016, in San Bernardino, California, continue to be a mystery. His death occurred at the Hacienda Healthcare Center…

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Tyrone Gilbert

Male · Yucca Valley, California

Found Feb 29, 2016 · 10 years ago

On February 29, 2016, the body of Tyrone Gilbert, identified as a transient, was discovered in a carport in Yucca Valley, California. This case involves an unclaimed person, with critical details cataloged under Namus ID: UCP80857. Despite efforts to trace…

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Juan Garcia

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Feb 29, 2024 · 2 years ago

On February 29, 2024, the body of a male, identified as Juan M. Garcia, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite efforts to ascertain his identity and locate next of kin, Garcia remains an unclaimed person. This case, meticulously cataloged under NamUs…

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Michael Brown

Male · Brooklyn, New York

Found Feb 29, 2024 · 2 years ago

Michael Brown, an unclaimed male, was found deceased on February 29, 2024, in Brooklyn, New York. His case is a poignant reminder of the silent stories that often go untold in the hustle and bustle of a large metropolis. While details about his life remain…

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Ruben Vinluan

Male · Houston, Texas

Found Feb 29, 2024 · 2 years ago

On February 29, 2024, the body of Ruben Nimedez Vinluan was discovered in his residence in Houston, Texas. Despite efforts to piece together the circumstances leading to Mr. Vinluan's untimely passing, authorities have yet to locate any next of kin. This…

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