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Unclaimed Persons on January 17

627 open cases in our database happened on January 17. Every one is a family still waiting for answers.

Unclaimed Persons (79)

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Jesus Avila

Male · Stockton, California

Found Jan 17, 2024 · 2 years ago

On January 17, 2024, the body of a man identified as Jesus Avila was discovered in Stockton, California. Avila was reportedly living a transient lifestyle at the time, which has added complexities to the investigation and efforts to locate his next-of-kin.…

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Earl Morrow

Male · Memphis, Tennessee

Found Jan 17, 2024 · 2 years ago

A tragic and unresolved case surrounds Earl Lafonzo Morrow, whose body was discovered on January 17, 2024, in Memphis, Tennessee. The male individual was found unresponsive outdoors, drawing immediate attention to the circumstances of his demise. Despite the…

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Robert Reese

Male · Brockton, Massachusetts

Found Jan 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On January 17, 2023, the body of an unclaimed male, identified as Robert L. Reese, was discovered in Brockton, Massachusetts. Reese, a 69-year-old Black man, was known to have a history of medical complications stemming from a traumatic motor vehicle accident…

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Steven Price

Male · Sherman Oaks, California

Found Jan 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On January 17, 2023, the body of an unidentified male, later determined to be Steven Lee Price, was discovered unresponsive on a sidewalk in Sherman Oaks, California. Emergency services were summoned, but tragically, Price was pronounced dead at the scene.…

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Alberto Galindo

Male · Queens, New York

Found Jan 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

Alberto Galindo, a male individual, was found deceased on January 17, 2023, in Queens, New York. Despite being identified, his case remains unclaimed, with no family members or next of kin coming forward to claim his body. This situation highlights the…

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Bobby McCormick

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Jan 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On January 17, 2023, the body of a male, identified as Bobby McCormick, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite efforts to identify and contact next of kin, his remains remain unclaimed. The case has been designated under the Namus ID: UCP101005, and…

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Dennis Brown

Male · Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Found Jan 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

In a quiet corner of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the apartment building known as Connor Tower’s became the backdrop for a sorrowful chapter in the life of Dennis Richard Brown. On January 17, 2023, Dennis, an unclaimed individual, was discovered deceased in his…

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John Boeschenstein

Male · Big Rapids, Michigan

Found Jan 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

In the small town of Big Rapids, Michigan, the case of an unclaimed individual, John J. Boeschenstein, has puzzled authorities and residents alike. On January 17, 2022, the body of Mr. Boeschenstein was discovered under circumstances that remain unclear…

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Judith Getty

Female · Coaldale, Pennsylvania

Found Jan 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

On January 17, 2022, the body of a woman identified as Judith E. Getty was found in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Despite being discovered early in the year, the case remains unresolved as the deceased has yet to be claimed by any relatives or acquaintances.…

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Jung Yoon

Female · Tacoma, Washington

Found Jan 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

On January 17, 2022, the body of an unidentified female, later referred to as Jung Yoon, was discovered at a nursing home in Tacoma, Washington. Despite efforts to trace her identity and inform her relatives, Jung Yoon remains an unclaimed person. This case…

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Pamela Fry

Female · Kennewick, Washington

Found Jan 17, 2020 · 6 years ago

On January 17, 2020, the Benton County Coroner's Office in Kennewick, Washington, was alerted to the discovery of an unclaimed female body identified as Pamela M. Fry. Her remains were found in her residence, and upon examination, it was determined that she…

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Lawrence Mitchell

Male · Atlanta, Georgia

Found Jan 17, 2019 · 7 years ago

In a case that has intrigued many since it first emerged, the unidentified body of a black male was discovered in a state of decomposition in an abandoned house in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 17, 2019. Initially registered under Namus ID: UCP56461, the man…

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Raymond Chute

Male · Tacoma, Washington

Found Jan 17, 2019 · 7 years ago

The case of Raymond Chute, a 59-year-old male, presents a poignant narrative of a life seemingly severed from immediate kinship ties and ultimately left unclaimed. On January 17, 2019, his body was found in Tacoma, Washington, and entered into the NamUs…

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Doris Wooten

Female · New York, New York

Found Jan 17, 2018 · 8 years ago

On January 17, 2018, a discovery was made in New York City that continues to mystify authorities and the local community alike. The body of a female, later identified as Doris Wooten, was found under circumstances that led to her case being classified as…

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Joy McCain

Female · Millington, Tennessee

Found Jan 17, 2018 · 8 years ago

Joy Lee McCain, a 62-year-old woman, was found deceased on January 17, 2018, in her apartment in Millington, Tennessee. The circumstances surrounding her death were deemed to be from natural causes. Her apartment was secure, indicating no signs of forced…

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Jeanette Lugar

Female · Colton, California

Found Jan 17, 2018 · 8 years ago

In the case of an unclaimed person titled under Namus ID UCP93944, the female body of Jeanette Lugar was discovered on January 17, 2018, in Colton, California. The circumstances leading to her passing remain unsolved, casting a shadow over the tragic…

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Katherine Bilash

Female · Marathon, Florida

Found Jan 17, 2017 · 9 years ago

In the tranquil setting of Marathon, Florida, on January 17, 2017, authorities encountered a perplexing case involving an unclaimed individual, leading to a continuing mystery. Katherine M. Bilash, a female resident of the area, was found deceased in her own…

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Jose Melendez

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Jan 17, 2017 · 9 years ago

In a case that remains unsolved, the body of an unidentified man was discovered on January 17, 2017, in the Bronx, New York. The deceased, known as Jose Melendez, has not yet been claimed by any relatives or acquaintances, despite efforts to trace his…

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Robert Porter Jr.

Male · Boise, Idaho

Found Jan 17, 2017 · 9 years ago

Robert Charles Porter-Jr, identified by Namus ID UCP3437, was a male whose unclaimed remains present a poignant case emanating from Boise, Idaho. His body was discovered on January 17, 2017. At the time of his passing, Porter-Jr resided in a care facility…

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Christina Clevenger

Female · Knoxville, Tennessee

Found Jan 17, 2017 · 9 years ago

On January 17, 2017, the deceased body of Christina C. Clevenger was discovered in Knoxville, Tennessee, marking the beginning of a perplexing unclaimed person case. Despite extensive efforts, the Knoxville Police Department has been unable to locate any next…

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German Hernandez

Male · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Found Jan 17, 2014 · 12 years ago

In a case shrouded in mystery, the body of a man identified as German Hernandez was discovered in his residence in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on January 17, 2014. This tragic discovery has left numerous questions unanswered as authorities continue their search…

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Jack McNutt

Male · Steilacoom, Washington

Found Jan 17, 2010 · 16 years ago

On January 17, 2010, the body of Jack McNutt was discovered in Steilacoom, Washington, marking the beginning of a lengthy case handled by the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office. Despite extensive efforts, no next-of-kin were ever located for McNutt. His…

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Christian Haynes

Male · Georgia

Found Jan 17, 2009 · 17 years ago

Christian Haynes, a male individual, was found deceased on January 17, 2009, in Georgia. Despite efforts to identify and locate next of kin, his case remains unresolved, and he is classified as an unclaimed person. The circumstances surrounding his death and…

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Ray Cain

California

Found Jan 17, 2009 · 17 years ago

On January 17, 2009, the body of an individual identified as Ray Clinton Cain was discovered in California. The circumstances surrounding the discovery remain enigmatic, with crucial details such as height and weight unknown. As gathered from official…

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Sydney Eddy

Male · Houston, Texas

Found Jan 17, 2009 · 17 years ago

On January 17, 2009, a male body was found in Houston, Texas, marking the beginning of an unclaimed person case that has been devoid of resolution for over a decade. The deceased, identified through official records as Sydney Eddy, passed away under…

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Edward Lukowski

California

Found Jan 17, 2008 · 18 years ago

Edward Lukowski's body was discovered on January 17, 2008, in San Bernardino, California. Despite efforts to identify him, Lukowski remains an unclaimed person, as noted by the NamUs ID UCP62661. At the time of his discovery, Lukowski was approximately 5 feet…

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Harry Davis Jr.

Male · California

Found Jan 17, 2005 · 21 years ago

In the early months of 2005, a case unfolded involving an unclaimed person identified as Harry Frank Davis-Jr. This male individual’s body was discovered on January 17, 2005, in the state of California. Despite initial investigative efforts, details…

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Robert Carlson

Fontana, California

Found Jan 17, 2005 · 21 years ago

On January 17, 2005, the remains of Robert Dale Carlson were discovered in Fontana, a city located in San Bernardino County, California. Despite the identification of the body, significant details about Carlson's physical characteristics, such as height and…

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June Holmes

Female · Santa Ana, California

Found Jan 17, 2003 · 23 years ago

In an unresolved case dating back to January 17, 2003, the body of June D. Holmes was discovered in Santa Ana, California. The circumstances surrounding her death, while tragic, were ultimately deemed to be due to natural causes. Despite this finding, her…

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Robert Weiser

Colton, California

Found Jan 17, 2000 · 26 years ago

On January 17, 2000, the body of Robert Allen Weiser was discovered in Colton, California, sparking a case that remains unresolved over two decades later. The physical details about Weiser, such as his height and weight, are still unknown, adding to the…

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Robert Weiser

Colton, California

Found Jan 17, 2000 · 26 years ago

On January 17, 2000, the remains of Robert Allen Weiser were discovered in Colton, California, under circumstances that have left many questions unanswered. Due to the absence of detailed identifying information, such as his exact height and weight, the case…

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