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Michelle Smits

Missing · age 44 · Niagara Falls, New York

Last seen January 19, 2016

The disappearance of Michelle Smits, a 44-year-old woman, began in the winter of 2016. She was last seen in Niagara Falls, New York, after crossing the border from Canada into the United States on January 19, 2016. Following her entry into the U.S., she…

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Robert James

Male, age 78 · Los Angeles, California

Last seen Jan 19, 2021 · 5 years ago

Robert James, aged 78, was last seen on January 19, 2021, in Los Angeles, California. Little information is available about the circumstances of his disappearance, and there have been no significant developments in his case since then. James' case has been…

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Chief Johnson

Male, age 19 · Moreno Valley, California

Last seen Jan 19, 2021 · 5 years ago

Chief Stallion Johnson, a 19-year-old from San Jacinto, California, was last seen on January 19, 2021. At the time of his disappearance, Johnson stood 5'11" tall, weighed 165 pounds, and had black hair and brown eyes. Very few details are available regarding…

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James Chance

Male, age 48 · Grapevine, Texas

Last seen Jan 19, 2021 · 5 years ago

James Foster Chance, a 48-year-old man from Grapevine, Texas, went missing under mysterious circumstances in early 2021. Although his exact date of disappearance is unclear, it is believed that he was last seen sometime between January and March of that year.…

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Zynlea Hollenbeck

Female, age 3 · Arkoma, Oklahoma

Last seen Jan 19, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the small town of Arkoma, Oklahoma, a story of a missing child began to unfold that would eventually span continents and become far more complex than it first appeared. On January 19, 2021, three-year-old Zynlea Ryan Hollenbeck was last seen in her…

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Deborah Anne Powell

Female, age 55 · San Jose, California

Last seen Jan 19, 2021 · 5 years ago

Deborah Anne Powell, a 55-year-old woman, was last seen in San Jose, California on January 19, 2021. She has not been heard from since that day. Few details surrounding the circumstances of her disappearance have been made available to the public. At the time…

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Michelle Marie Smits

Female, age 44 · Boston, Massachusetts

Last seen Jan 19, 2016 · 10 years ago

In January 2016, a 44-year-old woman named Michelle Marie Smits vanished after crossing the border from Canada into the United States. Her journey began in Cambridge, Ontario, and the last confirmed sighting of her was on January 19, 2016. For a short period…

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Jillian Ortiz

Female, age 19 · Albuquerque, New Mexico

Last seen Jan 19, 2006 · 20 years ago

In January 2006, 19-year-old Jillian Elizabeth Ortiz vanished, leaving her family with unanswered questions and growing concern. The last known contact with Jillian was a phone call to her mother on January 19, 2006. During this conversation, Jillian…

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Anwar Green

Male, age 19 · Newark, New Jersey

Last seen Jan 19, 2001 · 25 years ago

On a winter day in January of 2001, 19-year-old Male Anwar Green and his friend, Rahim Martin, also 19, made their way to the Independence Community Bank on Broad and Academy streets in Newark, New Jersey. The purpose of their trip was to cash a substantial…

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Deaths by Force (476)

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Michael Berry

Male, age 74 · Tarrant, Alabama

Killed Jan 19, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the cold of a January evening in Tarrant, Alabama, events were set in motion that would lead to the death of 74-year-old Michael Ryan Berry, a White male. On January 16, 2021, Berry was discovered with critical injuries in the 1200 block of Hanover Street.…

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Desiree Dezzy Marie Colter

Female, age 33 · Phoenix, Arizona

Killed Jan 19, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the winter of 2021, a domestic dispute in a Phoenix, Arizona apartment complex escalated into a tragic and final act of violence, claiming the life of 33-year-old Desiree 'Dezzy' Marie Colter. On the morning of January 19th, the residence she shared with…

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James Ellis Fitzpatrick

Male, age 26 · Fort Gay, West Virginia

Killed Jan 19, 2021 · 5 years ago

James Ellis Fitzpatrick, a 26-year-old White male from Fort Gay, West Virginia, lost his life in the early morning hours of January 19, 2021. Deputies from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call around 4 a.m. on Webb Cemetery Road, where they…

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Tyrone Wright

Male, age 32 · Washington, District of Columbia

Killed Jan 19, 2021 · 5 years ago

On the evening of January 19, 2021, 32-year-old Tyrone Wright, a male resident of Northeast, DC, was fatally shot in the parking lot of the Mayfair Mansions Apartment complex on Hayes Street, NE. Responding to the sound of gunshots at approximately 6:43 p.m.…

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Angela R. Carey

Female, age 30 · Morgantown, Kentucky

Killed Jan 19, 2021 · 5 years ago

In a tragic turn of events on January 19, 2021, in Morgantown, Kentucky, 30-year-old Angela R. Carey, a female, was found deceased in her home on Lonnie Snodgrass Road. Her life was cut short in a violent encounter that also claimed the lives of her parents…

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Charles William Chuck McGranahan

Male, age 79 · Morgantown, Kentucky

Killed Jan 19, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the quiet community of Morgantown, Kentucky, the morning of January 19, 2021, was shattered by a brutal act of violence that claimed the lives of three family members. Charles William 'Chuck' McGranahan, a 79-year-old male, was found shot and killed in his…

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Lupe Victoria McGranahan

Female, age 63 · Morgantown, Kentucky

Killed Jan 19, 2021 · 5 years ago

Lupe Victoria McGranahan, a 64-year-old Hispanic female, entered into rest on January 19, 2021, at her home in Morgantown, Kentucky. A retired employee of Houchens Industries and a member of the Impact Church in Bowling Green, she was known for her love of…

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George Wallace Powell

Male, age 22 · Ardmore, Oklahoma

Killed Jan 19, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the winter of 2021, the life of 22-year-old George Wallace Powell IV was tragically cut short in his hometown of Ardmore, Oklahoma. A young man known for his engaging personality and warm smile, his death left a void in the lives of his family and friends.…

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Unidentified Remains (40)

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 50 · Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Found Jan 19, 2021 · 5 years ago

Recovered from an abandoned apartment.

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Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 99 · Atlanta, Georgia

Found Jan 19, 1981 · 45 years ago

Skull was found with 6 loose teeth. Possibly brought into yard by a dog. No further infomation is available.

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Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 86 · Center, Kentucky

Found Jan 19, 2021 · 5 years ago

Logger found bones, clothing and jewelry on a farm

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Unidentified Person

Unsure · Brooks County County, Texas

Found Jan 19, 2021 · 5 years ago

Brooks County SO personnel responded on 19JAN2021 to the Mariposa Ranch, located in Brooks County, Texas in reference to a human skull located in the ranch property. No other remains were found in the vicinity.

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Unidentified Male

Male · Flint, Michigan

Found Jan 19, 2006 · 20 years ago

The body of a male was found wrapped in plastic bags in the rear yard of a abandoned dwelling in the city of Flint.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 69 · Baltimore, Maryland

Found Jan 19, 1996 · 30 years ago

Subject found under the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial Bridge in South Baltimore.

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Unidentified Male

Male · Laguna Hills, California

Found Jan 19, 1991 · 35 years ago

Infant found deceased on Aliso Creek Road

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Unidentified Person

Unsure · Cana, Virginia

Found Jan 19, 1966 · 60 years ago

Infant found in the roadway, dragged there by dogs.

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Unclaimed Persons (83)

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Fitz Alexander

Male · Brooklyn, New York

Found Jan 19, 2021 · 5 years ago

On January 19, 2021, authorities discovered the body of an unclaimed individual identified as Fitz Roy Alexander Male in Brooklyn, New York. The case, cataloged under Namus ID UCP80119, involves the mysterious circumstances surrounding his demise and the…

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Crimmins Floyd

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Jan 19, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the dense urban landscape of Bronx, New York, a poignant mystery unfolds surrounding an unclaimed individual identified as Crimmins Floyd. On January 19, 2016, the male body was discovered, sparking an investigation cloaked in complexity and somberness.…

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Jasmine Clark

Female · Houston, Texas

Found Jan 19, 2006 · 20 years ago

In the early weeks of 2006, the city of Houston became the backdrop for a somber discovery that would mystify authorities and weigh heavily on the hearts of many. On January 19th of that year, the body of Jasmine L Clark, an unclaimed individual, was found…

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Kenneth Clark

Male · Spokane, Washington

Found Jan 19, 2021 · 5 years ago

On January 19, 2021, the body of Kenneth S. Clark was discovered in Spokane, Washington, marking the beginning of a poignant case handled by the Spokane County Medical Examiner's Office. Listed under NamUs ID UCP87591, Kenneth's identity became known, but his…

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Audrina Pierson

Female · Austin, Texas

Found Jan 19, 2021 · 5 years ago

On January 19, 2021, the unidentified body of Audrina Elise Pierson was discovered in Austin, Texas, marking the beginning of a complex case for the local authorities. With no immediately apparent next of kin, the challenge of identifying and contacting…

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Charles Rees, Jr.

Male · Lakewood, Washington

Found Jan 19, 2016 · 10 years ago

On January 19, 2016, the body of a male identified as Charles-Eugene Rees Jr. was found in Lakewood, Washington. The discovery was reported to the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office, who assumed responsibility for handling the case. Charles-Eugene Rees…

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Frances Rupert

Male · Huntington Beach, California

Found Jan 19, 2016 · 10 years ago

On January 19, 2016, a male body was discovered in Huntington Beach, California, leading to an investigation by the Orange County Sheriff Coroner. The individual, identified under NamUs ID UCP4005 as Frances Lea Rupert, was found to have died of natural…

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Robert Pettit

Male · Westminster, California

Found Jan 19, 2006 · 20 years ago

On January 19, 2006, the body of Robert Pettit, an unclaimed male, was discovered in Westminster, California. Despite efforts made by local authorities to locate and notify family members or next of kin, Robert Pettit remained unclaimed for an extended period…

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Serial Killer Victims (8)

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Kathleen Milne

Victim of William Lester Suff

age 42 · Elsinore, California

Killed Jan 19, 1991 · 35 years ago

Kathleen Leslie Milne, a 42-year-old white female, was found deceased on January 19, 1991, near Lake Elsinore, California. Her nude body was discovered lying on a red robe amidst a pile of trash, including discarded beer cans and old tires. A white sock had…

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Kathleen Milne

Victim of William Lester Suff

age 42 · Elsinore, California

Killed Jan 19, 1991 · 35 years ago

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Dolores Davis

Victim of Dennis Lynn Rader

age 62 · Park City, Kansas

Killed Jan 19, 1991 · 35 years ago

Dolores Earline Davis, a 62-year-old Caucasian woman, was tragically murdered on January 19, 1991, in Park City, Kansas. At the time of her death, she had recently retired from her position as a corporate secretary at Lario Oil & Gas Company in Wichita. Her…

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Rosemary Curtis

Victim of Billy Chemirmir

age 75 · Dallas, Texas

Killed Jan 19, 2018 · 8 years ago

Rosemary Curtis, a 75-year-old Caucasian woman, passed away on January 19, 2018. Her death was initially considered natural, but further investigation revealed it to be a homicide. Rosemary Curtis was one of the victims of Billy Chemirmir, a suspected serial…

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Christi Lynn Meeks

Victim of David Elliott Penton

age 5 · Mesquite, Texas

Killed Jan 19, 1985 · 41 years ago

On a seemingly ordinary day, January 19, 1985, five-year-old Christi Lynn Meeks was enjoying a game of hide-and-seek with her older brother outside her mother's apartment complex in Mesquite, Texas. This innocent afternoon took a dark turn when a man lured…

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Toni Gibbs

Victim of Faryion Wardrip

age 23 · Wichita Falls, Texas

Killed Jan 19, 1985 · 41 years ago

Toni Jean Gibbs, a 23-year-old white female nurse from Wichita Falls, Texas, disappeared on January 19, 1985. She was employed at Wichita General Hospital and was known for her dedication to her work and her kind demeanor. On the night of her disappearance…

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Diana Lynn Hanley

Victim of Michael Ronning

age 16 · Pocahontas, Arkansas

Killed Jan 19, 1984 · 42 years ago

In the winter of 1985, the quiet community of Pocahontas, Arkansas, was shaken by the discovery of a young woman's body. On January 19, a trapper stumbled upon the remains of 19-year-old Diana Lynn Hanley, a white female, in a remote area off the O'Kean…

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Cathy Lee Scharf

Victim of Gerald Eugene Stano

age 17 · Titusville, Florida

Killed Jan 19, 1974 · 52 years ago

On January 19, 1974, the decomposed body of 17-year-old white female Cathy Lee Scharf was discovered by hunters in the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge near Titusville, Florida. Cathy, a resident of Port Orange, had been reported missing by her mother…

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