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Enrique Escober Cortez

Missing · age 23 · Fresno, California

Last seen January 15, 2016

Enrique Alberto Escober Cortez, 23, and his friend, Juan Ayala Henriquez, informed their families that they were leaving for Fresno, California, for work on January 15, 2016. This was the last time their families heard from them. Neither of the men ever…

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Missing Persons (114)

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Nahid Nakhost

Female, age 56 · Los Angeles, California

Last seen Jan 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

Nahid Nakhost, a 56-year-old woman, was last seen in Los Angeles, California, on January 15, 2021. Her disappearance was reported shortly after, and authorities have classified her case as a missing person under suspicious circumstances. Nahid is described as…

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Ebonee Spears

Female, age 30 · Wilmington, North Carolina

Last seen Jan 15, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the coastal city of Wilmington, North Carolina, a 30-year-old mother named Ebonee Shanetta Spears vanished on January 15, 2016, leaving her family and community with haunting questions. Just the summer before, Ebonee had been diagnosed with lupus, a…

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Juan Carlos Ayala Henriquez

Male, age 22 · Los Angeles, California

Last seen Jan 15, 2016 · 10 years ago

Juan Carlos Ayala Henriquez, a 22-year-old Hispanic male, was last seen in Los Angeles, California, on January 15, 2016. At the time of his disappearance, he stood at 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighed approximately 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.…

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Sergio Calderon

Male, age 45 · Chicago, Illinois

Last seen Jan 15, 2011 · 15 years ago

In the cold of a Chicago winter, a family was forever changed when Sergio Calderon vanished. It was January 15, 2011, when the 45-year-old was last seen at a home in the city. The specific details surrounding his last known moments remain unclear, leaving his…

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Santos Carcamo

Male, age 51 · Brownsville, Texas

Last seen Jan 15, 2006 · 20 years ago

Santos Carcamo, a 51-year-old man, was last seen on January 15, 2006, while passing through Brownsville, Texas. Santos had been migrating through Texas when he reportedly became ill and started vomiting. Witnesses claim he was left near a farm where the sound…

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Vernal Ness

Male, age 41 · Oak Grove, Arkansas

Last seen Jan 15, 2001 · 25 years ago

In the quiet community of Oak Grove, Arkansas, a family was facing a difficult time that would lead to a long and painful mystery. Vernal Robert Ness, known to his friends and family as Bob, was a 41-year-old man who, in early 2001, was going through a period…

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William Horne

Male, age 68 · Bellport, New York

Last seen Jan 15, 1991 · 35 years ago

In the quiet community of Bellport, New York, a 68-year-old man named William Horne vanished under unsettling circumstances on January 15, 1991. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Black / African American male, standing at 5'9' and…

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Michel Guertin

Male, age 34 · Sorel-Tracy, Quebec

Last seen Jan 15, 1986 · 40 years ago

In the winter of 1986, a 34-year-old man named Michel Guertin vanished from the town of Sorel-Tracy, Québec, leaving behind a mystery that has endured for decades. On January 15th, he was seen for the last time, and since that day, no one has reported hearing…

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Deaths by Force (481)

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Justin Hein

Male, age 27 · Maricopa, Arizona

Killed Jan 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

Justin Hein was a 27-year-old White/Caucasian man living in the Hidden Valley area of Maricopa, Arizona. Remembered by his mother as "a beautiful person with a kind and caring spirit," his life was tragically cut short on the evening of January 15, 2021. That…

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Jerel Sas

Male, age 30 · Beckley, West Virginia

Killed Jan 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

On January 15, 2021, the community of Beckley, West Virginia, was shaken by the untimely death of Jerel Sas, a 30-year-old Black / African American male. The circumstances surrounding his death prompted an immediate investigation by local law enforcement, who…

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Elisa Garcia-Torres

Female · Red River, New Mexico

Killed Jan 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

On January 15, 2021, a tragic incident occurred in Red River, New Mexico, resulting in the death of Elisa Garcia-Torres. The event unfolded during a camping trip where Jesus Torres, Elisa's husband, was present along with other family members. The evening…

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Nathaniel Chee

Male, age 42 · Ruidoso, New Mexico

Killed Jan 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

Nathaniel Chee, a 42-year-old resident of Ruidoso, New Mexico, lost his life due to gun violence on January 15, 2021. The incident occurred in Ruidoso, a town in Lincoln County, New Mexico. The details of the event are tied to a law enforcement pursuit. On…

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Se’Maj Holmes

Male, age 18 · North Las Vegas, Nevada

Killed Jan 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the winter of 2021, a burst of gunfire in a North Las Vegas neighborhood led to the tragic death of 18-year-old Se’Maj Holmes, a Black male. On the morning of January 15th, Holmes was discovered in a car that had crashed into a home near Washburn Road and…

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Clinton Kwan Sherwood Jr.

Male, age 18 · Kansas City, Kansas

Killed Jan 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the heart of winter, just two days after his eighteenth birthday, Clinton Kwan Sherwood Jr., a young Black / African American man, was tragically killed. On the afternoon of January 15, 2021, the sound of gunshots echoed through his apartment building in…

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David Delfosse

Male, age 41 · Willmar, Minnesota

Killed Jan 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

David Delfosse, aged 41, passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2021, in Willmar, Minnesota. He was born on May 9, 1979, in Clearwater, Florida, and moved to the Spicer community at the age of nine. David graduated from NL-S High School in 1998 and later…

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Tresean De’Rome Da’Quan Derrick

Male, age 24 · Minneapolis, Minnesota

Killed Jan 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

Tresean De'Rome Da'Quan Derrick, a 24-year-old resident of Minneapolis, MN, tragically lost his life on January 15, 2021. He was known for his work as an actor, featuring in productions such as 'BD Tre: Bandy Moss' and 'BD Tre feat. Ralphy Davis: Dipset'. On…

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Unidentified Remains (43)

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 55 · Falurrias, Texas

Found Jan 15, 2006 · 20 years ago

Found in January 2006 on private ranch land in Brooks County, TX

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 65 · Cowlic Village, Arizona

Found Jan 15, 2006 · 20 years ago

Remains found by cattle hand in desert while rounding cattle.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 23 · Tucson, Arizona

Found Jan 15, 2001 · 25 years ago

Skeletal remains found in remote area by a horseback rider.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 30 · Portland, Oregon

Found Jan 15, 1996 · 30 years ago

The partially skeletonized body of a young white male was discovered in a wooded area on the side of Kelly Butte, directly behind 10001 SE Powell Blvd. The individual was wearing light clothing (linen-type green tennis shorts and tennis shoes) and was found…

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 30 · San Diego, California

Found Jan 15, 2011 · 15 years ago

Migrant came across the decedent's skeletal remains on the side of Otay Mountain. US Border Patrol responded to the scene with ASTREA personnel coordinating the body removal. They flew the decedent's remains from the location where the decedent was found.

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Unidentified Female

Female · Jackson County County, Mississippi

Found Jan 15, 1991 · 35 years ago

Remains believed to have been discovered in Jackson County, MS, in 1991. No authenticated provenience or case information accompanied remains which were retrieved from an out-of-state institution in 2022. Postcranial remains only; cranial remains unavailable…

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 25 · Marin County County, California

Found Jan 15, 1976 · 50 years ago

Subject's skull was first discovered during an inspection of R.C.A property in Bolinas. It was intially thought to be Native American, but fillings were noticed in the teeth and the remains were reported to the Marin County Sherriff's Office.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 30 · Hillsborough County County, Florida

Found Jan 15, 1976 · 50 years ago

charred body found in city incinerator minus upper and lower extremities. pending exhumation.

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Unclaimed Persons (62)

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Tim Boyles

Male · New York, New York

Found Jan 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the bustling metropolis of New York City, a mysterious case remains unsolved, surrounding the identity of Tim W. Boyles. On January 15, 2021, the male body of Tim W. Boyles was discovered in New York, New York, casting a somber shadow over the city.…

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Samuel Blake

Male · Manhattan, New York

Found Jan 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

On January 15, 2021, a male body was discovered in Manhattan, New York, sparking an investigation that has yet to conclude with a resolution. The individual, identified as Samuel Blake, remains unclaimed, with few details available regarding his life or the…

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Yuen Yuen

Female · Chelsea, Massachusetts

Found Jan 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the quiet town of Chelsea, Massachusetts, a poignant case emerged on January 15, 2021, when the lifeless body of Yuen, a female, was discovered in her residence. Identified by the Namus ID UCP78566, Yuen remains unclaimed, leaving a trail of questions and…

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Theadore Vance

Male · New York, New York

Found Jan 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

On January 15, 2021, a male body was discovered in New York, New York, leading to the opening of an unclaimed person case. The individual, identified in records as Theadore Vance, has yet to be claimed by relatives or acquaintances, leaving a gap in closure…

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Geoffery Nicholls

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Jan 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

On January 15, 2021, an unidentified male body was discovered in the Bronx, New York. The Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City is currently handling this case, assigned Agency Case Number B21-02113. The deceased has been identified as Geoffrey…

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Eugene Hill

Male · New York, New York

Found Jan 15, 1991 · 35 years ago

On January 15, 1991, in the bustling streets of New York City, a tragic and unsettling discovery was made. An anonymous tip led the police to an alley on 120 West 136th Street, where they found the body of an unknown black male who had been stabbed. Despite…

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Glen Meyer

Male · San Diego, California

Found Jan 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

On January 15, 2021, a body was discovered in a motel room in San Diego, California, marking the beginning of the unclaimed person case of Glen Meyer. The deceased was a 59-year-old White male, known to be leading a transient lifestyle. Despite his unsettled…

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Walter Wolcott

Male · Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Found Jan 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

On January 15, 2021, the body of an individual identified as Walter Wolcott was discovered in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. The discovery was made by a coworker at his place of employment, indicating that Wolcott was most likely on duty at the time of his death.…

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Serial Killer Victims (20)

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Kenneth Edward Jones

Victim of Tracy Walker

age 26 · Rancho Dominguez, California

Killed Jan 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

Kenneth Edward Jones, a 26-year-old African American male, was found dead on January 15, 2021, in Rancho Dominguez, California. His body was discovered near the Compton Creek riverbed, an area known for its homeless encampments. Jones had suffered blunt force…

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Maggie Rawlins

Victim of Donald Harvey

age 84 · London, Kentucky

Killed Jan 15, 1971 · 55 years ago

Maggie P. Rawlings, an 84-year-old woman, was a patient at Marymount Hospital in London, Kentucky, when she became one of the patients later identified as victims of hospital orderly Donald Harvey. Rawlings had reportedly been admitted after suffering a…

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Joseph Crumpler

Victim of Rebecca Auborn

age 30 · Columbus, Ohio

Killed Jan 15, 2023 · 3 years ago

Joseph Crumpler, a 30-year-old man, died on January 15, 2023, from a drug overdose in the North Linden neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. On the morning of his death, police received a report of a drug overdose at the 2900 block of Azelda Avenue. When officers…

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Torrey Marie Foster

Victim of Richard Paul White

age 25 · Denver, Colorado

Killed Jan 15, 2002 · 24 years ago

In the winter of 2002, a 25-year-old woman named Torrey Marie Foster vanished from Denver, Colorado. For three years, her family held onto a sliver of hope, a painful uncertainty clouding their days. Foster, a mother of two, was described as an outgoing woman…

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Lisa Haenel

Victim of Alexander Watson

age 14 · Glen Burnie, Maryland

Killed Jan 15, 1993 · 33 years ago

Lisa Haenel, a 14-year-old White girl from Glen Burnie, Maryland, set out on the morning of January 15, 1993, on a route she knew well—heading toward Old Mill High School along her usual path. When she didn’t arrive, worry quickly hardened into panic, and the…

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Jose Ramos

Victim of Allan Patterson Newman

age 31 · Rockville, Maryland

Killed Jan 15, 1992 · 34 years ago

In the winter of 1992, the life of 31-year-old Jose Ramos, a Hispanic male, was tragically cut short in a parking lot outside his Wheaton apartment in Rockville, Maryland. On the evening of January 15th, Ramos was fatally shot during what authorities…

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Carl Estep

Victim of Nicholas Sutton

age 44 · Morgan County, Tennessee

Killed Jan 15, 1985 · 41 years ago

In the quiet confines of the Morgan County Regional Correctional Facility in Tennessee, a violent end came for 43-year-old Carl Isaac Estep, a white male inmate, on January 15, 1985. Estep, who was serving a life sentence for aggravated rape, was found in his…

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Bruce Allen Bennett

Victim of Alex Christopher Ewing

age 27 · Aurora, Colorado

Killed Jan 15, 1984 · 42 years ago

In the quiet suburbs of Aurora, Colorado, a horrific scene shattered the tranquility of a January morning in 1984. Inside their home, the lifeless body of 27-year-old Bruce Allen Bennett, a white male, was discovered, the victim of a brutal and senseless act…

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