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Missing Persons on January 1

1,664 open cases in our database happened on January 1. Every one is a family still waiting for answers.

Missing Persons (563)

George Fisher - Gaylord, Michigan
Missing

George Fisher

Male, age 45 · Gaylord, Michigan
Last seen Jan 1, 2002 · 24 years ago

In the quiet woods of Gaylord, Michigan, a man named George Junior Fisher vanished, leaving behind a life, a family, and a mystery that endures. In 2002, the 45-year-old male was last seen on the eighteen-acre property where he lived. The specific date of his…

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Craig Gladish - Coeur dAlene, Idaho
Missing

Craig Gladish

Male, age 44 · Coeur dAlene, Idaho
Last seen Jan 1, 2002 · 24 years ago

Craig Gladish, a 44-year-old man, was last seen on January 1, 2002, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. His disappearance remains unsolved, and details surrounding the circumstances of his last known whereabouts are limited. Authorities have not publicly disclosed any…

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Dillirajah Suppiah - Toronto, Ontario
Missing

Dillirajah Suppiah

Male, age 42 · Toronto, Ontario
Last seen Jan 1, 2002 · 24 years ago

In the vast and diverse city of Toronto, Ontario, a now long-unanswered question began to form on the first day of 2002. It was on this day that Dillirajah Suppiah, a 42-year-old man, was last seen. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a male…

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Judson Lanier - Whittier, Alaska
Missing

Judson Lanier

Male, age 59 · Whittier, Alaska
Last seen Jan 1, 2000 · 26 years ago

On a day that marked the beginning of a new millennium, January 1, 2000, 59-year-old Judson Lanier, a male with brown hair and blue eyes, was with a group of friends for a dive in the cold Alaskan waters. The group of seven, including Judson, went diving in…

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Lawrence Koscho - Kaneohe, Hawaii
Missing

Lawrence Koscho

Male, age 50 · Kaneohe, Hawaii
Last seen Jan 1, 2000 · 26 years ago

In the quiet community of Kaneohe, Hawaii, a man named Lawrence Koscho seemingly vanished, leaving behind a mystery that has endured for over two decades. Around the beginning of the new millennium, on or about January 1, 2000, the 50-year-old man was seen…

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Lester Bright - Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Missing

Lester Bright

Male, age 58 · Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Last seen Jan 1, 2000 · 26 years ago

In the quiet city of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, a mystery began to unfold around the first day of the new millennium. Lester Joseph Bright, a 58-year-old man, was last seen on January 1, 2000. Details surrounding the moments leading up to his disappearance are…

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Carson Williams - Salyersville, Kentucky
Missing

Carson Williams

Male, age 43 · Salyersville, Kentucky
Last seen Jan 1, 2000 · 26 years ago

In the small community of Salyersville, Kentucky, the disappearance of Carson Ray Williams has left a void in the hearts of his loved ones and a lingering question in the minds of investigators for over two decades. On January 1, 2000, the 43-year-old man…

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Tina Jones - Winter Park, Florida
Missing

Tina Jones

Female, age 28 · Winter Park, Florida
Last seen Jan 1, 2000 · 26 years ago

Tina Mae Jones, age 28, was last seen on January 1, 2000, in Winter Park, Florida. Prior to her disappearance, she had been involved in a toxic relationship with a professional football player from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tina had been physically abused by…

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Kimberly Belcher - Jackson, Michigan
Missing

Kimberly Belcher

Female, age 44 · Jackson, Michigan
Last seen Jan 1, 2000 · 26 years ago

On the first day of the new millennium, January 1, 2000, 44-year-old Kimberly Michelle Belcher was last seen in Jackson, Michigan. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as a white female with brown, shoulder-length hair and brown eyes. Her…

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Shane Graham - Fort Pierce, Florida
Missing

Shane Graham

Male, age 11 · Fort Pierce, Florida
Last seen Jan 1, 2000 · 26 years ago

Shane Graham, an 11-year-old boy from Fort Pierce, Florida, was last seen on January 1, 2000. Shane, who had Down syndrome, autism, and sickle-cell anemia, was one of eleven children adopted by Judith Leekin. His case remained unknown to authorities until…

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Ladana Wiley - New Boston, Texas
Missing

Ladana Wiley

Female, age 27 · New Boston, Texas
Last seen Jan 1, 2000 · 26 years ago

Ladana Renee Wiley, a 27-year-old woman, was last seen on January 1, 2000, in New Boston, Texas. That evening, her mother dropped her off at her home around 8:30 p.m. Ladana appeared nervous and jittery as she exited the vehicle. About an hour later, her…

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Tiffany Roberts - Los Angeles, California
Missing

Tiffany Roberts

Female, age 3 · Los Angeles, California
Last seen Jan 1, 2000 · 26 years ago

Tiffany Roberts, a 3-year-old girl, was last seen on January 1, 2000, in Los Angeles, California. She was in the presence of her mother at the time of her disappearance. Tiffany, who had black hair and brown eyes, stood at 3 feet tall and weighed 25 pounds.…

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Winifred Matronia - Laurel, Maryland
Missing

Winifred Matronia

Female, age 56 · Laurel, Maryland
Last seen Jan 1, 2000 · 26 years ago

Winifred Matronia, a 56-year-old woman from Laurel, Maryland, was reported missing on January 1, 2000. Described as a caring individual with a strong sense of community, Winifred's sudden disappearance raised alarms among her family and friends. She was last…

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Michael Edwin Mikos - Santa Barbara, California
Missing

Michael Edwin Mikos

Male, age 49 · Santa Barbara, California
Last seen Jan 1, 2000 · 26 years ago

Michael Edwin Mikos, a 49-year-old white male, was last seen in Santa Barbara, California, on January 1, 2000. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as being 5'11" tall and weighing 190 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Mikos may have used…

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Dean Brett Todd - Kamloops, British Columbia
Missing

Dean Brett Todd

Male, age 31 · Kamloops, British Columbia
Last seen Jan 1, 2000 · 26 years ago

In the spring of 2000, a 31-year-old man named Dean Brett Todd was seen for the last time by his brother in Kamloops, British Columbia. The exact date of their last encounter is noted to be around Easter of that year. Following this meeting, Dean's…

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Lawrence Sebastian - Cecilville, California
Missing

Lawrence Sebastian

Male, age 48 · Cecilville, California
Last seen Jan 1, 1999 · 27 years ago

California Highway Patrol located his vehicle in Cecilville California.

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Barney Jackson - Belle Glade, Florida
Missing

Barney Jackson

Male, age 29 · Belle Glade, Florida
Last seen Jan 1, 1999 · 27 years ago

Barney Jackson, a 29-year-old man from Belle Glade, Florida, was last seen on January 1, 1999. Details about his disappearance remain limited. Jackson, who was described as 5'5" tall and weighing around 140 pounds, was reported missing after seemingly…

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Christina Mckenzie - Anchorage, Alaska
Missing

Christina Mckenzie

Female, age 21 · Anchorage, Alaska
Last seen Jan 1, 1999 · 27 years ago

In the winter of 1999, a 21-year-old woman named Christina Mckenzie vanished from Anchorage, Alaska. The exact date of her disappearance is noted as January 1, 1999. At the time she went missing, Christina was described as a Caucasian female with brown hair…

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Kimberly Sipp - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Missing

Kimberly Sipp

Female, age 23 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Last seen Jan 1, 1999 · 27 years ago

Kimberly Sipp, a 23-year-old woman from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was last seen around January 1, 1999. She is described as an African-American female, 5'7" tall, weighing between 135 and 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Kimberly has several tattoos…

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Robert Bone - Smyrna, Georgia
Missing

Robert Bone

Male, age 53 · Smyrna, Georgia
Last seen Jan 1, 1999 · 27 years ago

In the community of Smyrna, Georgia, the absence of Robert Steven Bone has been a quiet but persistent question for many years. Known to his loved ones as Steve or Ned Bone, he was 53 years old when he was last seen. The circumstances surrounding his…

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Maria Cantua - Calexico, California
Missing

Maria Cantua

Female, age 29 · Calexico, California
Last seen Jan 1, 1999 · 27 years ago

Maria Cantua, a 29-year-old woman, was last seen on January 1, 1999, in Calexico, California. She disappeared along with her two young children, Ignacio and Maria Teresa Cantua. The trio was reported missing, and their whereabouts remain unknown to this day.…

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Vincent Beer - San Diego, California
Missing

Vincent Beer

Male, age 4 · San Diego, California
Last seen Jan 1, 1999 · 27 years ago

Vincent Wayne Beer, a 4-year-old boy, was last seen on January 1, 1999, in San Diego, California. Few details are available regarding the circumstances of his disappearance. He was reported missing, but his case has not received significant attention over the…

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Aretha Chism - Victorville, California
Missing

Aretha Chism

Female, age 31 · Victorville, California
Last seen Jan 1, 1999 · 27 years ago

Aretha Chism, a 31-year-old woman, was last seen on January 1, 1999, in Victorville, California. At the time of her disappearance, she was living in the Victorville area and was described as having black hair, brown eyes, and standing about 5'5" tall…

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Ignacio Dejesus Cantua - Calexico, California
Missing

Ignacio Dejesus Cantua

Male, age 7 · Calexico, California
Last seen Jan 1, 1999 · 27 years ago

On January 1, 1999, seven-year-old Ignacio Dejesus Cantua was last seen in Calexico, California. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, standing at a height of 4'6" and weighing 85 pounds. Ignacio…

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Kimberly Ann Morris - Detroit, Michigan
Missing

Kimberly Ann Morris

Female, age 33 · Detroit, Michigan
Last seen Jan 1, 1999 · 27 years ago

In 1999, a 33-year-old woman named Kimberly Ann Morris was last seen in Detroit, Michigan. The specific date of her disappearance is unknown, contributing to the unsettling vagueness that surrounds her case from the very beginning. At the time she vanished…

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Jesse David Jurak - Edmonton, Alberta
Missing

Jesse David Jurak

Male, age 19 · Edmonton, Alberta
Last seen Jan 1, 1999 · 27 years ago

In the autumn of 1999, a young man named Jesse David Jurak was navigating the complexities of life in Edmonton, Alberta. At 19 years old, Jesse, a male of Ukrainian and Aboriginal descent, was at a juncture filled with both promise and personal challenges.…

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Ricardo Magallanes Landa - Fontana, California
Missing

Ricardo Magallanes Landa

Male, age 42 · Fontana, California
Last seen Jan 1, 1998 · 28 years ago

Ricardo Magallanes Landa, a 42-year-old male, was last seen on January 1, 1998, in Fontana, California. His disappearance has remained unresolved, with limited public information available regarding the circumstances surrounding his case. Despite efforts by…

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Rosa Shipley - Salt Lake City, Utah
Missing

Rosa Shipley

Female, age 48 · Salt Lake City, Utah
Last seen Jan 1, 1998 · 28 years ago

In May of 1997, Rosa Maria Shipley, a 48-year-old mother, left her home and family in Seguin, Texas. Her family last saw her on Mother's Day of that year. While she had a history of being transient, she had always maintained contact with her children and…

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Paul Schneiders - Atlantic City, New Jersey
Missing

Paul Schneiders

Male, age 43 · Atlantic City, New Jersey
Last seen Jan 1, 1998 · 28 years ago

In the shore town of Atlantic City, New Jersey, Paul Anthony Schneiders, a 43-year-old man, vanished, leaving behind a prolonged and painful mystery for his family. The last known contact with him was around January 1, 1998, though information surrounding the…

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Chi Ming Fong - Toronto, Ontario
Missing

Chi Ming Fong

Male, age 20 · Toronto, Ontario
Last seen Jan 1, 1998 · 28 years ago

In the winter of 1998, a family's life was forever altered by the disappearance of 20-year-old Chi Ming Fong, who was also known as David. On the first day of the new year, January 1, 1998, Chi Ming was seen for the last time by his mother in Toronto…

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John James Semple - Huntsville, Ontario
Missing

John James Semple

Male, age 89 · Huntsville, Ontario
Last seen Jan 1, 1998 · 28 years ago

In the quiet cottage country of Muskoka, Ontario, the disappearance of 89-year-old John James Semple in the late 1990s marked the beginning of a disturbing and complex investigation. A veteran of the war, a father, and a grandfather, Semple was one of four…

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Daniel Guevara Aguilar - Houston, Texas
Missing

Daniel Guevara Aguilar

Male, age 28 · Houston, Texas
Last seen Jan 1, 1997 · 29 years ago

Daniel Guevara Aguilar, a 28-year-old man, went missing from Houston, Texas, on January 1, 1997. He was last seen in the area, and despite efforts from law enforcement and his family, no significant leads have emerged regarding his whereabouts. Daniel is…

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Kay Baker - Alva, Oklahoma
Missing

Kay Baker

Female, age 40 · Alva, Oklahoma
Last seen Jan 1, 1997 · 29 years ago

In the quiet town of Alva, Oklahoma, a story of concern and unanswered questions began to unfold around the disappearance of Kay Rene Baker. At the age of 40, with brown hair and green eyes, Kay was last seen on January 1, 1997. She was a woman of small…

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Raymond Emmons - Orlando, Florida
Missing

Raymond Emmons

Male, age 37 · Orlando, Florida
Last seen Jan 1, 1997 · 29 years ago

Raymond Emmons, a 37-year-old man, was last seen on January 1, 1997, in Orlando, Florida. Emmons lived a transient lifestyle, and little is known about the specific circumstances surrounding his disappearance. His sister-in-law was contacted by a title…

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James Clark - Austin, Texas
Missing

James Clark

Male, age 39 · Austin, Texas
Last seen Jan 1, 1997 · 29 years ago

James Gregory Clark, a 39-year-old man, was last seen on January 1, 1997, in Austin, Texas. James, who had been living in Rockport, Texas, at the time, was reportedly struggling with paranoid schizophrenia, a condition he had since age 19. On the day of his…

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Daniel Scott - Murray City, Utah
Missing

Daniel Scott

Male, age 21 · Murray City, Utah
Last seen Jan 1, 1997 · 29 years ago

Daniel Leon Scott, a 21-year-old from Murray, Utah, was last seen on January 1, 1997, under suspicious circumstances. He was at home with his 14-year-old sister when a female friend came to their apartment. Scott told his sister that he would be back in 20…

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Richard Billmayer - Ogden, Utah
Missing

Richard Billmayer

Male, age 47 · Ogden, Utah
Last seen Jan 1, 1997 · 29 years ago

In the quiet city of Ogden, Utah, the first day of 1997 marked the unsettling disappearance of 47-year-old Richard Roy Billmayer. He was a man with distinct features: brown hair, blue eyes, and standing at approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall. Notably, he had…

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Gary Henderson - Akron, Ohio
Missing

Gary Henderson

Male, age 39 · Akron, Ohio
Last seen Jan 1, 1997 · 29 years ago

In the winter of 1997, a profound and lasting mystery began to unfold in the city of Akron, Ohio, with the disappearance of Gary Lee Henderson. At 39 years old, Gary was a man in the prime of his life. The specific details surrounding the last time he was…

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Marisal Vasquez - Camden City, New Jersey
Missing

Marisal Vasquez

Female, age 23 · Camden City, New Jersey
Last seen Jan 1, 1997 · 29 years ago

In the winter of 1997, a young woman named Marisal Vasquez, aged 23, vanished from Camden City, New Jersey. She was last seen on January 1st of that year, and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain largely unknown. Marisal is described as a…

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Marie Lorna Laliberte - Vancouver, British Columbia
Missing

Marie Lorna Laliberte

Female, age 47 · Vancouver, British Columbia
Last seen Jan 1, 1997 · 29 years ago

Marie Lorna Laliberte, a woman of First Nations descent, was last seen on New Year's Day in 1997 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Born in the late 1940s, Marie had connections to Beauval, Saskatchewan, where she was from, and had also resided in Edmonton…

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Miguel Morales - Los Banos, California
Missing

Miguel Morales

Male, age 58 · Los Banos, California
Last seen Jan 1, 1995 · 31 years ago

Miguel Morales, a 58-year-old man, was last seen on January 1, 1995, in Los Banos, California. His disappearance has remained unresolved for decades. Miguel, described as Hispanic, 6'3", and weighing 210 pounds, with black hair, has not had any contact with…

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Marcial Ochoa - Unknown, North Carolina
Missing

Marcial Ochoa

Male, age 32 · Unknown, North Carolina
Last seen Jan 1, 1995 · 31 years ago

In the winter of 1995, a 32-year-old man named Marcial Antonio Suazo Ochoa vanished under circumstances that remain shrouded in uncertainty. He was a Hispanic and White/Caucasian male, standing at approximately five feet six inches tall and weighing between…

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Jerry Jones - Detroit, Michigan
Missing

Jerry Jones

Male, age 49 · Detroit, Michigan
Last seen Jan 1, 1995 · 31 years ago

In the winter of 1995, a 49-year-old man named Jerry Lee Jones vanished from the streets of Detroit, Michigan. At the time of his disappearance, Jerry was experiencing homelessness. The last confirmed contact with Jerry was on January 1, 1995, though his…

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Barry Costello - Chicago, Illinois
Missing

Barry Costello

Male, age 39 · Chicago, Illinois
Last seen Jan 1, 1995 · 31 years ago

In the landscape of missing persons cases, the story of Barry T. Costello is shrouded in an unsettling quiet, a narrative defined more by the absence of information than by its presence. At the age of 39, Barry was last seen in Chicago, Illinois, sometime…

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Tracey Turner - St. Louis, Missouri
Missing

Tracey Turner

Female, age 26 · St. Louis, Missouri
Last seen Jan 1, 1995 · 31 years ago

In the winter of 1995, a 26-year-old woman named Tracey Yolanda Turner vanished from St. Louis, Missouri. The specific date of her disappearance is uncertain, with accounts varying. Some reports suggest she was last seen in January 1995, while others indicate…

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Gordon Northbourg - Helena, Montana
Missing

Gordon Northbourg

Male, age 28 · Helena, Montana
Last seen Jan 1, 1995 · 31 years ago

Gordon Eugene Northbourg was a 28-year-old man who vanished from Helena, Montana, under circumstances that remain unclear. He was officially last seen on January 1, 1995, in Helena, which is located in Lewis and Clark County. However, some accounts suggest…

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John Gilardo - San Diego, California
Missing

John Gilardo

Male, age 61 · San Diego, California
Last seen Jan 1, 1995 · 31 years ago

John Anthony Gilardo, aged 61, was last seen on January 1, 1995, in San Diego, California. Gilardo kept in regular contact with his sister by phone, but after he stopped calling her, she grew concerned. When she attempted to report him missing, authorities…

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Dawn Haines - Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Missing

Dawn Haines

Female, age 27 · Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Last seen Jan 1, 1995 · 31 years ago

Dawn Christine Haines, a 27-year-old mother of two, vanished from her Elizabethtown, Kentucky home on December 22, 1994. At the time of her disappearance, she lived with her husband, Samuel Haines, and their two young children, who were seven and three years…

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Dates are the day last seen (missing), the day of death, or when the date of death is unknown the day found or reported missing (deaths by force), the day found (unidentified and unclaimed), the victim's date of death (serial killers) and the day of the attack (mass murders). Solved, located, identified and claimed cases are not listed.