February 8

30th anniversary

Suzanne Gookins

Missing · age 46 · Denver, Colorado

Last seen February 8, 1996

In the winter of 1996, a 46-year-old woman named Suzanne Gookins vanished, leaving behind a mystery that has endured for decades. The last time anyone is known to have heard from her was in February of that year. At the time of her disappearance, Suzanne was…

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Mark Panela

Male, age 51 · Punaluu, Hawaii

Last seen Feb 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

Mark Panela was a 51-year-old man when he was last seen in the Punaluu, Hawaii area, with his last known contact listed as February 8, 2021. Public case records describe him as male, 5 feet 8 inches tall, about 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, and…

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George Grace

Male, age 27 · Smithland, Kentucky

Last seen Feb 8, 2006 · 20 years ago

In early February 2006, a fishing trip on the water near Smithland, Kentucky, took a tragic turn for two friends. George Tyler Grace, a 27-year-old man, was enjoying a day of fishing when the boat he and his friend were in capsized. The events that followed…

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Missing25th anniversary

Mia Yokoyama Mcdonald

Female, age 57 · Hawaii, Hawaii

Last seen Feb 8, 2001 · 25 years ago

In early 2001, Mia Yokoyama Mcdonald, a 57-year-old resident of Las Vegas, Nevada, embarked on a solo cruise through the Hawaiian islands aboard the vessel named Patriot. Having previously lived on Oahu before moving to the mainland in the early 1990s, the…

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Kelley Zanon

Female · Danbury, Connecticut

Last seen Feb 8, 1996 · 30 years ago

On a winter day in Danbury, Connecticut, a young woman named Kelley Zanon vanished. She was last seen on Downs Street on February 8, 1996, and after that day, she was never heard from again. At the time she went missing, her age was unknown, but she was…

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Maria Valdovinos

Female, age 50 · Los Angeles, California

Last seen Feb 8, 1991 · 35 years ago

Maria De Jesus Valdovinos, a 50-year-old woman, was last seen on February 8, 1991, at her home in Los Angeles, California. At the time of her disappearance, Maria was wearing a blue blouse, gray pants, and white Reebok sneakers. She may have been wearing a…

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Emelin Sagastume Sosa

Female, age 13 · HOUSTON, Texas

Last seen Feb 8, 2026 · this year

Thirteen-year-old Emelin Joani Sagastume Sosa has been reported missing from Houston, Texas. She was last seen on February 8, 2026. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children has issued an alert for her disappearance. Details surrounding the…

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Gredmarie Chavarin-dousten

Female, age 14 · FLORENCE, Arizona

Last seen Feb 8, 2026 · this year

Gredmarie Chavarin-Dousten was 14 years old when she was reported missing from Florence, Arizona, after being last seen on February 8, 2026. The disappearance of the teenage girl was entered into the wider network of missing-child cases in Arizona, but very…

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Aline Gomes Santos

Female, age 17 · MALDEN, Massachusetts

Last seen Feb 8, 2026 · this year

In the quiet community of Malden, Massachusetts, concern mounted for the well-being of 17-year-old Aline Gomes Santos after she was reported missing in early February of 2026. While her family last saw her on February 8, authorities in Malden reported that…

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Joseph Johnson

Male, age 37 · Idaho Falls, Idaho

Killed Feb 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

Joseph Johnson, a 37-year-old White man, was a devoted husband and the father of four young children in Idaho Falls, Idaho. His wife of 19 years, Bree Johnson, described him as an incredible father who was adored by everyone who knew him. A mechanic, he was…

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DeVon Hierruzuelo

Male, age 27 · Ryan, Iowa

Killed Feb 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the early hours of a cold February morning in Ryan, Iowa, the life of 27-year-old DeVon Hierrezuelo, a Black/African American male from Oak Lawn, Illinois, was tragically cut short. On February 8, 2021, at approximately 1 a.m., Hierrezuelo was shot and…

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James Anthony Martinez

Male, age 24 · Commerce City, Colorado

Killed Feb 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the pre-dawn hours of February 8, 2021, a sequence of events at Haraf's Market in Commerce City, Colorado, culminated in the death of 24-year-old James Anthony Martinez. The incident began with a suspected burglary at the convenience store located on Belle…

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Zachary James Deyo

Male, age 28 · Plover, Wisconsin

Killed Feb 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the early morning hours of February 8, 2021, a violent altercation unfolded inside a mobile home in Plover, Wisconsin, that would leave one man dead. Zachary James Deyo, a 28-year-old White male, was shot and killed during what police would later describe…

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Cole David Twilligear

Male, age 25 · Ada, Oklahoma

Killed Feb 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the small community of Ahloso, just south of Ada, Oklahoma, a life was tragically cut short on February 8, 2021. Cole David Twilligear, a 25-year-old male, died at his home, leaving a void in the lives of his family and friends. Cole, who was born on…

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Timothy Powell

Male, age 41 · Jackson, Mississippi

Killed Feb 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

In a quiet neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi, the life of 41-year-old Timothy Powell was tragically cut short. On February 8, 2021, Powell, a male, was found deceased inside his home on Cedar Lane. The discovery was made under unsettling circumstances, as…

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Shaheed Little

Male, age 31 · Bridgeton, New Jersey

Killed Feb 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

On what was supposed to be a creative afternoon, Shaheed Little, a 31-year-old Black or African American male, tragically lost his life on February 8, 2021, in Bridgeton, New Jersey. Little, a resident of Sicklerville, had driven with an acquaintance, Tyzir…

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Kenny L. Hill

Male, age 45 · Haysi, Virginia

Killed Feb 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the quiet community of Haysi, Virginia, the life of 45-year-old Kenny L. Hill, a local business owner and beloved little league coach, came to a tragic and abrupt end on Monday, February 8, 2021. The events of that day unfolded into a grim tableau that…

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Unidentified Remains (30)

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 60 · Charleston County County, South Carolina

Found Feb 8, 2011 · 15 years ago

This is an isolated cranium with no provenience, found in the Charleston County Coroner's Office evidence room with no documentation. Anthropological analysis indicates that it originates from a black male, aged 30-50 at the time of death. There is no…

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 50 · Webb County County, Texas

Found Feb 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

Unidentified human remains found on the Clark Ranch in Webb County, Texas.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 45 · Falfurrias, Texas

Found Feb 8, 2011 · 15 years ago

Skeletal remains scattered in the grass.

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Unidentified Person

Unsure · Brownsville, Oregon

Found Feb 8, 2024 · 2 years ago

The partial cranium of an unidentified decedent (possibly female) was discovered off Walnut Drive in Brownsville, Oregon in a field.

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Unidentified Male

Male · NE of Naco, Arizona

Found Feb 8, 2023 · 3 years ago

Individual was discovered by USBP in a remote desert area

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Unidentified Person

Unsure · Pima County County, Arizona

Found Feb 8, 2023 · 3 years ago

Single bone found in a remote desert area by private citizens (USBP) - does not appear to be additional remains from any nearby recoveries.

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Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 65 · Miami-Dade County County, Florida

Found Feb 8, 2020 · 6 years ago

On February 7, 2020, the decedent was in the area of I-95 & Miami Gardens Drive. On February 8, 2020, she was pronounced deceased.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 30 · Tucson, Arizona

Found Feb 8, 2010 · 16 years ago

A cranium with mandible and C1 vertebra attached were brought to above residence from an unknown area by home owner's dog.

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Unclaimed Persons (66)

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James Thomas

Male · Birmingham, Alabama

Found Feb 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

On February 8, 2021, the body of James Earl Thomas was discovered at his private residence in Birmingham, Alabama. Though James met his end due to natural causes, the case took on a somber tone as no family members emerged to claim his body. Despite the…

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Marcelino Garcia

Male · Brooklyn, New York

Found Feb 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

On February 8, 2021, the body of an unidentified man, later identified as Marcelino Garcia, was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. Despite efforts to trace his family or associates, Marcelino remains an unclaimed individual, leaving this case open with hopes…

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Frederick Simpson

Male · Manhattan, New York

Found Feb 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

In one of the busiest cities in the world, Manhattan, New York, the remains of an unidentified male were discovered on February 8, 2021. This unclaimed person case revolves around Frederick Joe Simpson. Despite the date of discovery, his identity has not been…

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Rosa Manieri

Female · Queens, New York

Found Feb 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

On February 8, 2021, the body of Rosa Manieri was discovered in Queens, New York, marking the beginning of an ongoing investigation into her unidentified case. Despite efforts to trace her family, Rosa Manieri remains unclaimed, and details surrounding her…

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King Wong

Male · Queens, New York

Found Feb 8, 2016 · 10 years ago

On February 8, 2016, the body of an unidentified male was discovered in Queens, New York. After thorough investigation, the individual was identified as King Moon Wong. Despite the identification, Wong's case remains perplexing as it falls under the category…

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Jamie Lee Omanion

Male · Boston, Massachusetts

Found Feb 8, 2016 · 10 years ago

On February 8, 2016, the body of Jamie-Lee Omanion was discovered in his residence in Boston, Massachusetts. Despite efforts to identify and contact his family, Jamie-Lee Omanion remains an unclaimed person, and the case has been cataloged under the NamUs ID…

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Roosevelt Smith

Male · San Diego, California

Found Feb 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

On February 8, 2021, the body of an 83-year-old male, identified as Roosevelt Smith, was discovered in his apartment located in Downtown San Diego, California. This case is listed under Namus ID UCP80754. Despite efforts to locate family members or next of…

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Shirley Stewart

Female · Victorville, California

Found Feb 8, 2016 · 10 years ago

On February 8, 2016, the body of Shirley Stewart, a resident of Victorville, California, was discovered at her home. Despite efforts to ascertain her next of kin or locate someone to claim her body, she remains unclaimed. This case has been registered under…

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Serial Killer Victims (9)

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Christine Gibson

Victim of Keith Gibson

age 54 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Killed Feb 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

Christine Gibson, a 54-year-old woman from Philadelphia, PA, was tragically murdered on February 8, 2021. She was found unresponsive on the office floor inside a community center on the 4200 block of Ridge Avenue. Medical personnel pronounced her deceased at…

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John Freddy

Victim of Larme Price

age 42 · Queens, New York

Killed Feb 8, 2003 · 23 years ago

John Freddy, a 43-year-old man, stepped into the Central Mini Market at 76-20 Liberty Ave. in Ozone Park, Queens, just as he did on so many work mornings—coffee first, then across the street to the Associated Supermarket where co-workers said it was part of…

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Sukhjit Sammy Khajala

Victim of Larme Price

age 50 · Brooklyn, New York

Killed Feb 8, 2003 · 23 years ago

Sukhjit “Sammy” Khajala, 50, an Indian immigrant man, was working behind the counter as the cashier at the Around the Clock Minimart in Mill Basin, Brooklyn, on February 8, 2003, when a gunman stepped inside and turned an ordinary shift into a sudden…

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Kenneth Doc Atchison

Victim of Gary Randall Muehlberg

age 57 · Overland, Missouri

Killed Feb 8, 1993 · 33 years ago

Kenneth “Doc” Atchison, a 57-year-old White man, vanished on the evening of February 8, 1993, after stepping out with the kind of single-minded purpose that makes friends uneasy. At an Eat-Rite Diner, he talked openly about where he was headed next: to Gary…

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Carol Miller

Victim of William Lester Suff

age 35 · Riverside County, California

Killed Feb 8, 1990 · 36 years ago

Carol Lynn Miller, a 35-year-old white female, was tragically murdered in Riverside County, California, on February 8, 1990. Her death was one of a series of brutal killings attributed to William Lester Suff, a convicted serial killer known as the 'Riverside…

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Carol Miller

Victim of William Lester Suff

age 35 · Riverside County, California

Killed Feb 8, 1990 · 36 years ago

Carol Lynn Miller, a 35-year-old white female, was tragically murdered in Riverside County, California, on February 8, 1990. Her death was one of a series of brutal killings attributed to William Lester Suff, a convicted serial killer known as the 'Riverside…

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Lathan Thornton

Victim of Jeffrey Lynn Feltner

age 82 · Melrose, Florida

Killed Feb 8, 1988 · 38 years ago

Lathan Thornton, an 82-year-old man from Gainesville, Florida, passed away on February 8, 1988, in Melrose, Florida. Thornton had spent most of his life in the Gainesville area and was known for his contributions as the co-founder of Alachua Furniture Company…

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Vera Hill

Victim of Kenneth Granviel

age 21 · Fort Worth, Texas

Killed Feb 8, 1975 · 51 years ago

On February 8, 1975, Vera Louise Hill, a 21-year-old Black woman, was tragically murdered in Fort Worth, Texas. Born on June 27, 1953, in Arizona, Vera was employed as a cook at Church's Chicken and resided at 1802 E. Roberts in Fort Worth. She was unmarried…

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