Unidentified Remains on January 21

Unidentified Remains (43)

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Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 30 · Brooklyn, Illinois

Found Jan 21, 2006 · 20 years ago

Human skeletal remains were discovered by people walking in a wooded area on the Norfolk Southern Railroad property. The remains were scattered across the ground in a densely wooded area. No evidence of burial was observed.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 80 · Los Angeles, California

Found Jan 21, 2006 · 20 years ago

The decedent was found on a hillside by a transient. Decedent appeared homeless. In his pocket was an EBT card for "Jose Gutierrez"; however, no other information was obtained.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 47 · Baltimore, Maryland

Found Jan 21, 2021 · 5 years ago

Skeletal remains found in vacant dwelling.

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Unidentified Male

Male · Asheville, North Carolina

Found Jan 21, 2011 · 15 years ago

A right (broken) and left femur were discovered in a residential yard by a sheriff's deputy who had responded to the residence regarding another matter. The resident assumed bones to be animal and claimed to have been in back of a truck that was purchased…

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 35 · St. Tammany Parish County, Louisiana

Found Jan 21, 2001 · 25 years ago

Located in a private residence in St. Tammany Parish, La.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 70 · Spokane, Washington

Found Jan 21, 1961 · 65 years ago

~ 60's male found sitting upright, face partially eaten by rats according to exam report, but still recognizable. Possible transient male. Dental information not mentioned in report. Fingerprints taken and no match through FBI. Death listed as natural…

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Unidentified Male

Male · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Found Jan 21, 2025 · 1 year ago

Found supine on sidewalk covered with blankets 4th and Hudson

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Unidentified Male

Male · Tucson, Arizona

Found Jan 21, 2025 · 1 year ago

Decedent was discovered outside an apartment complex. This individual was not known to be living in this apartment complex and appeared to be living unhoused.

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Unidentified Male

Male · Pisinemo, Arizona

Found Jan 21, 2020 · 6 years ago

Hunter found partial skeletal remains in remote desert

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 25 · Ajo, Arizona

Found Jan 21, 2019 · 7 years ago

Individual discovered in a remote desert area on the Barry Goldwater Range by private citizens (USBP). This individual 19-0216 was found with a second individual 19-0215 (UP58314). These individuals remains and personal effects were commingled.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 50 · Pima County County, Arizona

Found Jan 21, 2019 · 7 years ago

The incomplete and skeletonized remains of 19-0212 were discovered by a humanitarian group in a remote desert area east of the Barry M. Goldwater Air Force Range in Pima County, AZ

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 22 · Ajo, Arizona

Found Jan 21, 2019 · 7 years ago

This individual was discovered in a remote desert area (USBP) on Barry Goldwater Range by private citizens. This individual, 19-0215, was found in the same vicinity as 19-0216 (UP#58304). The remains of both individuals as well as the personnel effects were…

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 50 · Houston, Texas

Found Jan 21, 2014 · 12 years ago

Skeletal remains found in a wooded area. ID with the name Uriah Holland (DOB: 5/22/1944) found with remains.

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Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 30 · Amado, Arizona

Found Jan 21, 2013 · 13 years ago

The decedent was found in a desert area known for migrant activity. A few personal effects were found in the area. Please see Clothing and Accessories page for more information. No forms of ID were found with the remains.

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Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 40 · Lattingtown, New York

Found Jan 21, 2013 · 13 years ago

Skeletal remains in a garbage bag partially buried in the sand. The bags are weathered and have tree roots and vegetation growing into the bags. Location is a secluded beach/sandy area off of Sheep Ln in Lattingtown along the Long Island Sound.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 45 · Onion Stand, Tohono O'odham Res, Arizona

Found Jan 21, 2012 · 14 years ago

USBP found skeletal remains in desert.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 39 · Riverdale, Maryland

Found Jan 21, 2008 · 18 years ago

Subject found lying on street.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 35 · Houston, Texas

Found Jan 21, 1995 · 31 years ago

Found in Cypress Creek

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 60 · Chicago, Illinois

Found Jan 21, 1994 · 32 years ago

Found under viaduct in the area of the 200 Block of South Union Street. Appeared to be homeless person, cooking gear and clothing were located in the area.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 40 · Brooklyn, New York

Found Jan 21, 1992 · 34 years ago

Unknown black male was found unresponsive on the corner of Grand Avenue and Atlantic Avenue. Appeared homeless.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 50 · Brooklyn, New York

Found Jan 21, 1990 · 36 years ago

Unknown male was found naked, rolling in mud, behind 60 Fleet Walk. Taken to Brooklyn Hospital, where he declined and was pronounced.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 75 · New York, New York

Found Jan 21, 1990 · 36 years ago

Unknown black male was found unresponsive on the subway platform at the Columbus Circle station. Taken to St Luke's Hospital, where he was pronounced.

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Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 90 · Atlanta, Georgia

Found Jan 21, 1983 · 43 years ago

Skull was probably brought to location by a large dog. An unkept cemetery was nearby with multiple sunken and damaged graves. Skull could have been obtained from the graveyard. Appears to be an elderly white female.

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Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 20 · Orlando, Florida

Found Jan 21, 1977 · 49 years ago

An Orange County worker and his crew discovered a body near the southwest shore of Lake Mann in a small amount of water surrounded by high weeds.

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Unidentified Person

Unsure · Melbourne, Florida

Found Jan 21, 2026 · this year

Partially skeletonized remains discovered in a wooded area behind "Broadview Mobile Home Park".

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Unidentified Male

Male · Stockton, California

Found Jan 21, 2026 · this year

Pedestrian who was riding his bicycle and struck by a motor vehicle. He was transported to San Joaquín General Hospital where he was admitted to to ICU.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 31 · Anthony, New Mexico

Found Jan 21, 2023 · 3 years ago

Skull and C-spine found by rancher in remote desert area near La Union, NM. Likely border crosser.

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Unidentified Female

Female · Granjeño, Texas

Found Jan 21, 2022 · 4 years ago

US park and wildlife agent found human remains on federal land.

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Unidentified Person

Unsure · Kenedy County County, Texas

Found Jan 21, 2022 · 4 years ago

Human skull located in Kenedy County on January 21, 2022.

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Unidentified Person

Unsure · Brooks County County, Texas

Found Jan 21, 2017 · 9 years ago

Skeletal remains located at the "Alto Colorado" ranch in Brooks County, Texas. Decedent is presumed to be an undocumented migrant, as the ranches in the area are often used by migrants on their way north. This is body #6 found in 2017 in Brooks County.

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Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 44 · Jim Hogg County County, Texas

Found Jan 21, 2015 · 11 years ago

Remains are thought to be those of a migrant who died while attempting to cross the border between Mexico and the United States.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 50 · Brooks County County, Texas

Found Jan 21, 2015 · 11 years ago

Remains are thought to be those of a migrant who died while attempting to cross the border between Mexico and the United States.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 70 · Clinton, Arkansas

Found Jan 21, 2012 · 14 years ago

This bone was retrieved by a dog from whereabouts unknown.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 50 · Fort Worth, Texas

Found Jan 21, 2003 · 23 years ago

The decedent was found in an abandoned building. Possibly black or Hispanic.

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Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 35 · Petersburg, Virginia

Found Jan 21, 2002 · 24 years ago

An unidentified person was found in wooded area. Interval between death & discovery, several weeks to months.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 25 · Downey, California

Found Jan 21, 1999 · 27 years ago

On 01/21/1999 the decedent was found in a walk-in closet in a vacant apartment by the apartment manager after receiving complaints of a foul odor.

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Unidentified Male

Male · McKinleyville, California

Found Jan 21, 1998 · 28 years ago

Small piece of human skull was found on beach (no dental portion was found).

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 35 · Alpine, California

Found Jan 21, 1997 · 29 years ago

Found in an open area in the Lake Barrett area by U.S. Forest Service.

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Unidentified Female

Female · Baytown, Texas

Found Jan 21, 1993 · 33 years ago

Unidentified human remains were found in Baytown, Texas on 01/21/1993.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 40 · Raeford, North Carolina

Found Jan 21, 1992 · 34 years ago

Found in a wooded area.

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Unidentified Female

Female · Blaine, Minnesota

Found Jan 21, 1983 · 43 years ago

Mature female newborn infant was found along the center stripe of County Road 14 on-half mile East of Highway 65 in Blaine, MN after apparently having been struck and probably run over by an automobile. Infant received an autopsy on 01/22/1983 and concluded…

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Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 45 · Trona, California

Found Jan 21, 1975 · 51 years ago

Skeletal remains, designated "Jane Doe #01-75," found in the desert.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 50 · Cadiz, California

Found Jan 21, 1955 · 71 years ago

Skull (designated John Doe #01-55) found in the desert near Cadiz Beacon in January 1955. Believed to be of asian decent, between 30 and 50 years. Identity may only be established with dental X-rays or DNA.

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