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Unidentified Remains on January 15

720 open cases in our database happened on January 15. Every one is a family still waiting for answers.

Unidentified Remains (43)

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Unidentified Male - Falurrias, Texas
Unidentified20th anniversary

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 - Cowlic Village, Arizona
Unidentified20th anniversary

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 - Tucson, Arizona
Unidentified25th anniversary

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 - Portland, Oregon
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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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Unidentified Male - Brooks County County, Texas
Unidentified

Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 57 · Brooks County County, Texas
Found Jan 15, 2022 · 4 years ago

Brooks County 2022 unidentified decedent # 2 found on January 15, 2022 at the "Hollywood Camp" in Brooks County, Texas.

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Unidentified Person - Brooks County County, Texas
Unidentified

Unidentified Person

Brooks County County, Texas
Found Jan 15, 2020 · 6 years ago

Unidentified Brooks County decedent number 3 found on January 15, 2020 on the "Buena Suerta Ranch," Brooks County Sheriff's Office case number 20-01-15-022.

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Unidentified Male - San Juan, Puerto Rico
Unidentified

Unidentified Male

Male · San Juan, Puerto Rico
Found Jan 15, 2017 · 9 years ago

MALE WHO WAS FOUND IN A STREET WITH GSW.

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Unidentified Female - West Deptford, New Jersey
Unidentified

Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 60 · West Deptford, New Jersey
Found Jan 15, 2014 · 12 years ago

Body found along the shore of the Delaware River in West Deptford, New Jersey.

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Unidentified Female - Baltimore, Maryland
Unidentified

Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 60 · Baltimore, Maryland
Found Jan 15, 2013 · 13 years ago

The subject was found floating in the Baltimore Harbor and was taken to a nearby hospital where she died.

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Unidentified Person - Washington County County, Oregon
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Unidentified Person

Unsure · Washington County County, Oregon
Found Jan 15, 2013 · 13 years ago

Partial mandible found on school grounds in Washington County, Oregon.

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Unidentified Male - Sells, Arizona
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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 99 · Sells, Arizona
Found Jan 15, 2012 · 14 years ago

Cranium found in the desert near Sells, Arizona on the Tohono O'Odham Reservation. No other personal belongings or identification media was found with the remains.

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Unidentified Male - Ajo, Arizona
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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 50 · Ajo, Arizona
Found Jan 15, 2012 · 14 years ago

Cranium found near Ajo, Arizona in the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. No personal belongings or identification was found with the remains.

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Unidentified Male - Baltimore, Maryland
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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 40 · Baltimore, Maryland
Found Jan 15, 2009 · 17 years ago

Subject was found below a bridge in Herring Run Park.

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Unidentified Male - Big FIelds Village, Arizona
Unidentified

Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 40 · Big FIelds Village, Arizona
Found Jan 15, 2007 · 19 years ago

Cranium found in desert positioned at a mesquite tree on the Tohono O'odham Reservation.

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Unidentified Male - New York, New York
Unidentified

Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 65 · New York, New York
Found Jan 15, 2003 · 23 years ago

Unknown, undomiciled male found unresponsive by passerby at the bottom of an outdoor stairwell which lead to the basement, laying on a makeshift bed.

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Unidentified Male - Issaquah, Washington
Unidentified

Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 30 · Issaquah, Washington
Found Jan 15, 2003 · 23 years ago

Skeletal remains found off roadway.

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Unidentified Male - Malibu, California
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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 20 · Malibu, California
Found Jan 15, 1977 · 49 years ago

On 01/15/1977 these skeletal remains were found in a ravine off of Kanan Rd. in Malibu, CA

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Unidentified Male - Santa Cruz County County, California
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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 65 · Santa Cruz County County, California
Found Jan 15, 1974 · 52 years ago

The skeletal remains were located on the Eastern bank of Schwan Lake in the Live Oak area of Santa Cruz, which is located near E. Cliff Dr. and 12th Ave.

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Unidentified Person - Near Chuichu Village, Arizona
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Unidentified Person

Unsure, est. age 30 · Near Chuichu Village, Arizona
Found Jan 15, 1974 · 52 years ago

Cranium found in desert

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Unidentified

Unidentified Male

Male · Chicago, Illinois
Found Jan 15, 2026 · this year

The decedent was found in the cab of a semi truck after a fire was extinguished. The truck was parked in the 11200 block of S Corliss Avenue, Chicago, IL 60626. It is believed that the decedent is "James E Martin Bey" but CCMEO requires scientific…

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Unidentified Male

Male · Prince Frederick, Maryland
Found Jan 15, 2024 · 2 years ago

Mandible bone washed up on shore and found by a kayaker.

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Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 23 · Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Found Jan 15, 2023 · 3 years ago

This individual is represented by a partial skeleton with no associated personal effects.

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Unidentified Male

Male · Chicago, Illinois
Found Jan 15, 2022 · 4 years ago

On January 15, 2022 Chicago Police contacted the Forensic Institute to report the death of a newborn male. Remains were found in a duffle bag in front of a Fire House on North Orleans Street, Chicago, IL.

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Unidentified Male

Male · Ashland, Kentucky
Found Jan 15, 2022 · 4 years ago

Found in wooded area 50' - 75' over an embankment in possible homeless camp in area of 200 block Elizabeth Street. Appears to have been there for years.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 40 · Mount Laguna, California
Found Jan 15, 2020 · 6 years ago

The decedent was a male who is believed to have been in his late 30s whose marital status and residency are unknown. On 01/15/2020, US Customs and Border Patrol Agents located the decedent's body in the area of Mount Laguna. On 01/22/2020, personnel from San…

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Unidentified

Unidentified Male

Male · San Juan, Puerto Rico
Found Jan 15, 2018 · 8 years ago

FOUND DECOMPOSED IN A HOUSE. HISTORY OF DRUG USE.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 40 · San Juan, Puerto Rico
Found Jan 15, 2017 · 9 years ago

MALE WITH MEDICAL HISTORY, INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT LIKE PEDESTRIAN.

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Unidentified Male

Male · Ocotillo, California
Found Jan 15, 2017 · 9 years ago

The remains were located by a married couple who were hiking in the area of Ocotillo, CA.

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Unidentified Male

Male · San Jose, California
Found Jan 15, 2013 · 13 years ago

This unidentified, transient male was found deceased behind an Auto Zone store. He was found with medical patches on his extremities, suggesting he had been recently hospitalized.

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Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 65 · Detroit, Michigan
Found Jan 15, 2012 · 14 years ago

Charred remains of an adult female were found in the garage of 10737 Wayburn St. Detroit, MI. The garage had burned in July of 2010, and there have been no fires recorded at the property since.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 31 · Ector County County, Texas
Found Jan 15, 1999 · 27 years ago

Remains were found in open field on 01/11/1999, approximately 25 miles northwest of Odessa. Subject had been buried there 1 to 4 years. Clothing found was men's light-colored, large leisure pants, sweater, and white socks.

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Unidentified Male

Male · Harrison County County, Mississippi
Found Jan 15, 1994 · 32 years ago

Discovery date and original jurisdiction are unknown. Documentation associated with the case suggests 1994. Provenience is unknown. Case was retrieved from an out-of-state institution in 2022. Postcranial remains only; cranial remains unavailable for…

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 40 · El Paso County County, Texas
Found Jan 15, 1989 · 37 years ago

Subject was found wearing brown gloves, gray jacket, green pullover sweater; gray sweatshirt, brown leather belt, white tube socks, black socks, white sneakers, white boxer shorts. Subject had old fracture on right and left side. May have also walked with…

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 35 · Los Angeles County County, California
Found Jan 15, 1989 · 37 years ago
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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 40 · Pacoima, California
Found Jan 15, 1988 · 38 years ago

DECEDENT HIT BY VEHICLE 0N SAN FERNAND0 R0AD IN PAC0IMA

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 39 · Los Angeles County County, California
Found Jan 15, 1985 · 41 years ago
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Unidentified Female

Female · Harrison County County, Mississippi
Found Jan 15, 1984 · 42 years ago

Unknown date of discovery or location. Case marked with an identifying number (84-2) which suggests 1984 case sent to Tennessee for analysis.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 55 · Houston, Texas
Found Jan 15, 1984 · 42 years ago

Skeleton found in vacant lot.

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Unidentified

Unidentified Male

Male · Harrison County County, Mississippi
Found Jan 15, 1983 · 43 years ago

No known discovery date or location. Case number written on remains suggests date of 1983. Remains were retrieved from an out-of-state institution in 2022.

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