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Unclaimed Persons on January 23

699 open cases in our database happened on January 23. Every one is a family still waiting for answers.

Unclaimed Persons (66)

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Shontee Dickson

Female · Scottsdale, Arizona
Found Jan 23, 2023 · 3 years ago

In the heart of Scottsdale, Arizona, on January 23, 2023, the body of a woman identified as Shontee Renee Dickson was discovered. Despite exhaustive attempts to trace her next of kin, no relatives could be located or contacted to claim her remains.…

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John Chase

Male · Tacoma, Washington
Found Jan 23, 2022 · 4 years ago

In Tacoma, Washington, on January 23, 2022, the body of an unidentified person, later identified as John Chase, was discovered outdoors. The circumstances surrounding his demise remain largely unclear, with the exact cause and manner of death yet to be…

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Elizabeth Matlock

Female · Knoxville, Tennessee
Found Jan 23, 2022 · 4 years ago

On January 23, 2022, the body of an unidentified female, later identified as Elizabeth Matlock, was discovered in Knoxville, Tennessee. Despite efforts to locate her next of kin, authorities were unable to find any surviving family members to claim her…

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Larry Wissel Jr.

Male · Indianapolis, Indiana
Found Jan 23, 2022 · 4 years ago

On January 23, 2022, the body of Larry Wissel Jr. was discovered in Indianapolis, Indiana, leaving behind a case that remains unclaimed to this day. His remains were located in an area that prompted an investigation by local authorities. Despite the efforts…

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Michael Weatherspoon

Male · Knoxville, Tennessee
Found Jan 23, 2020 · 6 years ago

In the early days of 2020, the body of a male, later identified as Michael Weatherspoon, was discovered in Knoxville, Tennessee. Found on January 23, 2020, this case remains somber due to the fact that Michael was an unclaimed individual. Recorded under Namus…

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Patrick Eager

Male · Methuen, Massachusetts
Found Jan 23, 2020 · 6 years ago

On January 23, 2020, the body of Patrick Eager, a male resident of Methuen, Massachusetts, was discovered deceased in his home. Prior to the discovery, neighbors and acquaintances noted that Patrick had not been heard from since January 11, 2020, sparking…

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Kathleen Drumm

Female · Boise, Idaho
Found Jan 23, 2019 · 7 years ago

Kathleen I. Drumm was a woman whose life quietly drew to a close on January 22, 2019, in an adult care facility in Boise, Idaho. Her passing, marked by the compassionate watch of hospice care, occurred just a day before her body was discovered on January 23…

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John Turner

Male · Knoxville, Tennessee
Found Jan 23, 2019 · 7 years ago

On January 23, 2019, the body of John Leroy Turner was discovered in Knoxville, Tennessee, marking the start of a poignant and unresolved case. Despite the best efforts to identify a next of kin, no arrangements were made on his behalf, leading to his…

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Alfred Nelson

Male · Queens, New York
Found Jan 23, 2018 · 8 years ago

On January 23, 2018, an unidentified male body was discovered in Queens, New York, marking the beginning of an intricate case that remains unresolved. The individual, later given the internal Namus ID of UCP5147, was identified as Alfred Nelson, yet his…

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Bretton White

Male · Boise, Idaho
Found Jan 23, 2018 · 8 years ago

In a complex and unresolved case, the body of Bretton R., a White male, was discovered on January 23, 2018, in Boise, Idaho. Despite investigative efforts, Bretton remains an unclaimed person, leading to a continued search for connections to family or…

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Richard Unegbu

Male · Knoxville, Tennessee
Found Jan 23, 2017 · 9 years ago

On January 23, 2017, the body of Richard Chukinuma Unegbu, a male, was discovered in Knoxville, Tennessee. Despite efforts to locate his next of kin (NOK), authorities were unable to find any family members or individuals who could claim responsibility for…

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Ronnie Brauer

Male · Houston, Texas
Found Jan 23, 2017 · 9 years ago

On January 23, 2017, the body of a male identified as Ronnie James Brauer was discovered at a residence in Houston, Texas. Despite efforts by the local authorities, Ronnie remains an unclaimed person, with no contact from family or friends to take…

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Wesley Feely

Male · Washington
Found Jan 23, 2015 · 11 years ago

In the peculiar and somber case of Wesley R. Feely, the journey of his unclaimed remains paints a poignant picture of an individual whose final chapter remained unresolved for years. Found on January 23, 2015, in Washington, the remains of Wesley R. Feely…

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Thomas Brewer

Male · Dallas, Texas
Found Jan 23, 2015 · 11 years ago

On January 23, 2015, the body of Thomas D. Brewer, a male individual, was discovered in Dallas, Texas. Following the discovery, he was officially pronounced deceased in the same city. Despite investigative efforts, the case remains unresolved in terms of…

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Clifford Sturges

Male · Vancouver, Washington
Found Jan 23, 2009 · 17 years ago

Clifford Leland Sturges was an individual whose journey ended without the presence of loved ones by his side. His case presents the poignant scenario faced by those who pass without any known next of kin or family to claim them, highlighting the role of…

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Max Waxman

Male · Hawaii
Found Jan 23, 2005 · 21 years ago

On January 23, 2005, the remains of an individual identified as Max Waxman were discovered in Hawaii. Despite the passage of time, this case remains unresolved and Max Waxman’s identity continues to be unclaimed. The body was found under circumstances that…

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Joseph Pertz

Ontario, California
Found Jan 23, 2003 · 23 years ago

In January 2003, a body was discovered in Ontario, California, leading to a case centered around an unclaimed individual named Joseph Louis Pertz. The discovery was made on January 23, 2003, and since then, efforts to identify next of kin or claim the remains…

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Marvin Shelton

Male · Chattanooga, Tennessee
Found Jan 23, 2002 · 24 years ago

On January 23, 2002, in the city of Chattanooga, Tennessee, an unidentified body was found, marking the beginning of a long-standing and unresolved case. The individual, later identified as Marvin Duane Shelton, was discovered after being tragically struck by…

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