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Mary Louise Major

Missing · age 58 · Velda City, Missouri

Last seen January 14, 2016

Mary Louise Major was reported as a 58-year-old female last seen on January 14, 2016, in Velda City, Missouri. The publicly available online record of her case is extremely limited, leaving the story of her disappearance defined as much by what is not known…

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Farah Sheikh

Female, age 44 · Gravesend, New York

Last seen Jan 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

On the evening of Thursday, January 14, 2021, 44-year-old Farah Sheikh was seen for the last time in the Gravesend neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Staff at the adult care facility where she resided reported that she left the center on foot and did not…

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Brady Michael Ortego

Male, age 44 · St. Charles Parish, Louisiana

Last seen Jan 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

On the early morning of January 14, 2021, Brady Michael Ortego, a 44-year-old construction worker, was on the job in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. He and three colleagues were working overnight to install cameras on the I-310 Hale Boggs Bridge. In an…

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Jamison Nathaniel Gordon

Male, age 23 · Orem, Utah

Last seen Jan 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

Jamison Nathaniel Gordon, 23, was last seen in Orem, Utah, on January 14, 2021, and has not been heard from since. His family reported him missing, initiating an investigation into his disappearance. Gordon is described as being 6'0" tall and weighing 140…

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Ricardo Guarcas-Chitic

Male, age 16 · San Antonio, Texas

Last seen Jan 14, 2016 · 10 years ago

Ricardo Guarcas-Chitic, a 16-year-old male, was last seen on January 14, 2016, in San Antonio, Texas. At the time of his disappearance, Ricardo was described as being 5'4" tall, weighing approximately 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. There is…

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Lewis Smith

Male, age 76 · Albany, Georgia

Last seen Jan 14, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the days leading up to his disappearance, 76-year-old Lewis James Smith experienced a series of unfortunate falls, each compounding the concern for his well-being. Earlier in the week of January 14, 2016, Mr. Smith, a retired tree surgeon known by the…

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Steven Whitenight Jr

Male, age 30 · Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Last seen Jan 14, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the early morning hours of January 14, 2016, a 30-year-old man named Steven E. Whitenight Jr. vanished from Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. He was in the midst of his newspaper delivery route, a second job he held in addition to his work at a local Domino's…

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Misty Faulkner

Female, age 29 · Eucha, Oklahoma

Last seen Jan 14, 2011 · 15 years ago

On a cold evening in January 2011, the life of 29-year-old Misty Dawn Faulkner took a turn that has left her family and community searching for answers for over a decade. A resident of Eucha, Oklahoma, Misty was a mother of two sons who was living with her…

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John Davis

Male, age 51 · Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Last seen Jan 14, 2006 · 20 years ago

On a winter day in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Saturday, January 14, 2006, a 51-year-old man named John Davis Jr. vanished, leaving behind a life and a community with unanswered questions. That day, John, an African American male with black hair and brown eyes…

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John Galindo

Male, age 28 · Phoenix, Arizona

Killed Jan 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the early evening hours of January 14, 2021, a fatal encounter unfolded in the area of 28th Street and Van Buren Street in Phoenix, Arizona, claiming the life of 28-year-old John Galindo. Phoenix police officers were dispatched to the scene at…

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Jacob Robinson

Male, age 23 · Little Rock, Arkansas

Killed Jan 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the late hours of a Thursday evening in Little Rock, Arkansas, the life of a young man was tragically cut short. Twenty-three-year-old Jacob Robinson, a male resident of the city, found himself in the midst of a violent encounter that would ultimately…

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Mark Lee Solano

Male, age 37 · Albuquerque, New Mexico

Killed Jan 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

On January 14, 2021, 37-year-old Mark Lee Solano was tragically shot and killed in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His brother, Dominic Solano, expressed the profound impact of this loss, stating, 'It's impacted me. It's impacted our family. It's devastated us.'…

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Oscar Acosta

Male, age 42 · Wichita, Kansas

Killed Jan 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

On a Thursday afternoon in January, the life of 42-year-old Oscar Acosta, a male restaurant owner in south Wichita, was tragically cut short. The incident occurred on January 14, 2021, at his establishment, Birrieria Tito. A man had been rummaging through a…

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Charles Royston

Male, age 21 · Minneapolis, Minnesota

Killed Jan 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the late hours of January 14, 2021, Charles Dwarryl Royston Jr., a 21-year-old Black/African American male, was fatally shot in Minneapolis. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. in an alley in the 3500 block of Girard Avenue North. When police arrived…

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Autumn Young

Female, age 21 · Seattle, Washington

Killed Jan 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the early hours of a January morning in 2021, a sequence of events unfolded that would end the life of 21-year-old Autumn Young. A woman who grew up in Portland and had family in Montana, her path tragically crossed with that of Bryson Morgan. The two had…

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Joshua Fulgham

Male, age 25 · Jackson, Mississippi

Killed Jan 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the early hours of a Thursday morning in Jackson, Mississippi, the life of Joshua Fulgham was tragically cut short. On January 14, 2021, the 25-year-old Black/African American man was shot multiple times on Maple Street. The incident, which occurred around…

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Yousef Al-Gabri

Male, age 43 · Detroit, Michigan

Killed Jan 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the early hours of January 14, 2021, Yousef Al-Gabri, a 43-year-old man working as an Uber driver in Detroit, Michigan, met a tragic and violent end. At approximately 2:08 a.m., a call was placed for an Uber to a location on Wisconsin Street. When Al-Gabri…

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Unidentified Remains (37)

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 60 · Atlanta, Georgia

Found Jan 14, 2006 · 20 years ago

Partial remains found by person exploring creek looking for relics.Partial right femur, sacrum, left femur, left patella, left tibia, left fibula recovered. DNA has shown the remains to belong to the same person as FCME 05-0066.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 30 · Charleston County County, South Carolina

Found Jan 14, 2006 · 20 years ago

Hispanic male found deceased in the back of a van parked in a rest area on eastbound I-26 in Charleston, South Carolina. "Instituto Federal Electoral" card with the name Gustavo Rosas Hernendez found with body. Not sure if this card actually belongs to the…

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 80 · Los Angeles, California

Found Jan 14, 1991 · 35 years ago

Decedent was a transient who was found unresponsive on the sidewalk in Downtown Los Angeles on 1/14/1991.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 20 · Louisville, Kentucky

Found Jan 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

Human skull found at 2600 Shipping Port Island about 15' from the water on the bank of the Ohio River

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 45 · Ocotillo, California

Found Jan 14, 2001 · 25 years ago

located near US Mexico border

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Unidentified Person

Unsure, est. age 60 · W of Marana, Arizona

Found Jan 14, 2025 · 1 year ago

Remains were discovered by a private citizen in a remote desert area. Paperwork for Brayan AB was discovered nearby, but this individual is known to be alive. The decedent appeared to be using this Mexican national's paperwork as an alias. (USBP)

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Unidentified Male

Male · Somerton, Arizona

Found Jan 14, 2022 · 4 years ago

On January 14, 2022, at approximately 1115 hours, the Yuma Duty Desk (Border Patrol) was contacted of encountering a deceased subject while patrolling near County 13 and the river trail. The deceased subject was located in Cocopah Tribal Police Department…

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Unidentified Male

Male · Laveen, Arizona

Found Jan 14, 2019 · 7 years ago

These partial skeletal remains were recovered from a residence in Laveen, AZ. The remains are believed to be those of a Hispanic or Latino male, approximately 30 - 50 years of age, who passed away between 1 - 5 years ago.

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Jesus Arflio

Male · Brooklyn, New York

Found Jan 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

In January of 2021, the unclaimed body of an individual identified as Jesus Arflio was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. Found on January 14th, 2021, the case, recognized under Namus ID UCP83093, has drawn attention as efforts remain underway to identify next…

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Lynda Tircuit

Female · Houston, Texas

Found Jan 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

In a perplexing case of an unclaimed individual, the body of Lynda Carol Tircuit was discovered on January 14, 2021, in Houston, Texas. Assigned NamUs ID UCP77539, her case brings attention to the intricacies of unclaimed individuals and the process of…

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Bruce Helland

Male · Birmingham, Alabama

Found Jan 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

Bruce Maynard Helland's life came to an unceremonious end on January 14, 2021, in Birmingham, Alabama, where he remained an unclaimed individual following his death. Under the designation of Namus ID: UCP80147, his case is emblematic of those in society who…

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Reginald Isreal

Male · Queens, New York

Found Jan 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

On January 14, 2021, the unclaimed remains of a man identified as Reginald Israel were discovered in Queens, New York. Despite extensive efforts to locate any relatives or acquaintances who might assist in claiming his body for proper rites and burial…

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Canmin Kuang

Male · Brooklyn, New York

Found Jan 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

On January 14, 2021, the body of a male identified as Canmin Kuang was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. Despite efforts to identify and reach out to potential next of kin, Canmin Kuang remains an unclaimed person. This case has been recorded under the Namus…

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Lillian Roman-Gomez

Female · Brooklyn, New York

Found Jan 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

On January 14, 2021, the body of Lillian Roman-Gomez was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. Despite efforts to locate family members or friends who might claim her remains, Lillian remains unclaimed. The circumstances surrounding her untimely death are part of…

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Maria Lacorte

Female · Sparks, Nevada

Found Jan 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

Maria A. Lacorte was found deceased on January 14, 2021, in a private residence located in Sparks, Nevada. Her case remains one of an unclaimed person, highlighting the challenges and complexities involved in identifying and locating next of kin for…

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Francisco Choc

Male · Houston, Texas

Found Jan 14, 2011 · 15 years ago

On January 14, 2011, the body of a male, later identified as Francisco Tum Choc, was discovered outside near a bus stop in Houston, Texas. Despite the efforts of local authorities, the circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and he has remained an…

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Serial Killer Victims (11)

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Julie Green

Victim of Robert Tyrone Hayes

age 36 · Daytona, Florida

Killed Jan 14, 2001 · 25 years ago

Julie Green, a 34-year-old woman from Daytona Beach, Florida, was found dead on January 14, 2006. Her body was discovered on a dirt road at a construction site. Julie Green, who was a native of Jacksonville, Florida, left behind two daughters, Ashley and…

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Regina Sakamoto

Victim of Honolulu Strangler

age 17 · Keehi Lagoon, Hawaii

Killed Jan 14, 1986 · 40 years ago

On January 14, 1986, 17-year-old Japanese-American high school student Regina Sakamoto went missing in Waipahu, Hawaii. A student at Leilehua High School, Regina had aspirations of attending Hawaii Pacific University in the fall. That morning, after missing…

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Geralyn DeSoto

Victim of Derrick Todd Lee

age 21 · Addis, Louisiana

Killed Jan 14, 2002 · 24 years ago

In the quiet town of Addis, Louisiana, the life of 21-year-old Geralyn DeSoto, a promising Louisiana State University graduate, was brutally cut short on January 14, 2002. On that tragic morning, she was found in a pool of her own blood in her home, having…

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Arturi Verra

Victim of Amos Earl Robinson

age 22 · Tampa, Florida

Killed Jan 14, 1998 · 28 years ago

Arturi Verra was a 22‑year‑old White male when he died on January 14, 1998. His death is recorded as a confirmed murder victim of serial killer Amos Earl Robinson, who operated in Florida. Verra is listed among Robinson’s confirmed victims alongside Carlos…

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Sophia Marie Barrera

Victim of Glennon Edward Engleman

age 59 · St. Louis, Michigan

Killed Jan 14, 1980 · 46 years ago

Sophie Marie Barrera, a 50-year-old woman and owner of a dental laboratory, was killed on January 14, 1980, in St. Louis, Missouri. She had been embroiled in a financial dispute with a local dentist, Dr. Glennon Engleman, who owed her laboratory approximately…

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Kathleen Stanley

Victim of Gerald Stanley

age 26 · Contra-costa, California

Killed Jan 14, 1975 · 51 years ago

Kathleen Anne Rhiley Stanley, aged 26, tragically lost her life on January 14, 1975, in Contra Costa County, California. Her death was a result of a violent act committed by her estranged husband, Gerald Stanley. On that fateful day, Gerald Stanley waited…

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Andrew Helgelien

Victim of Belle Gunness

age 49 · La Porte County, Indiana

Killed Jan 14, 1908 · 118 years ago

In the winter of 1908, a South Dakota farmer named Andrew Helgelien traveled to LaPorte County, Indiana, with hopes of a prosperous future. He was a male of Norwegian descent who had been corresponding with a wealthy widow named Belle Gunness. Gunness had…

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Isaac Davis

Victim of Joseph Martin Danks

age 58 · Los Angeles, California

Killed Jan 14, 1987 · 39 years ago

Isaac Davis, a 58-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on January 14, 1987, in Los Angeles, California. Davis was one of several homeless individuals targeted during a series of fatal stabbings that occurred in the Koreatown neighborhood…

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