Unclaimed Persons on January 26

Unclaimed Persons (64)

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Peter Klimenko

Male · Everett, Washington

Found Jan 26, 2021 · 5 years ago

Peter Klimenko was a man whose story remains largely untold, found deceased under circumstances that highlight the complexities often faced by the unclaimed. Discovered on January 26, 2021, in Everett, Washington, his remains brought a case to light with…

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Patrice Strong

Female · Bronx, New York

Found Jan 26, 2021 · 5 years ago

On January 26, 2021, a tragic discovery was made in the Bronx, New York, as the Office of Chief Medical Examiner New York City (OCME) came across the body of a female identified only by the details tied to the NamUs ID: UCP77822. Despite efforts to ascertain…

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Frederick Yeomans

Male · Boston, Massachusetts

Found Jan 26, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the bustling city of Boston, Massachusetts, a case emerged on January 26, 2021, when the lifeless body of Frederick Yeomans was discovered in a hospital bed. Despite the typical comings and goings within medical settings, this incident stood out due to its…

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Kwok Chuen Ho

Male · Queens, New York

Found Jan 26, 2016 · 10 years ago

On January 26, 2016, the body of a male identified as Kwok-Chuen Ho was discovered in Queens, New York. Despite the passing of several years, the case of Kwok-Chuen Ho remains unresolved, as he remains unclaimed. With the Namus ID of UCP2026, this case…

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John Campana

Male · Lakewood, Ohio

Found Jan 26, 2021 · 5 years ago

John M. Campana, a 72-year-old white male, was discovered deceased in his residence in Lakewood, Ohio, on January 26, 2021. The discovery was made by the local police during a welfare check when they found him seated in a chair in the living room of his…

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Jesus Sepeda

Male · Dallas, Texas

Found Jan 26, 2021 · 5 years ago

On January 26, 2021, the body of Jesus Sepeda, an unclaimed male decedent, was found in Dallas, Texas. He was officially pronounced deceased within the same city. Despite investigative efforts, authorities have not been able to locate his next of kin, and as…

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Michael McRill

Male · Knoxville, Tennessee

Found Jan 26, 2016 · 10 years ago

On January 26, 2016, the body of an unclaimed man was discovered in Knoxville, Tennessee, marking the start of a case cataloged under Namus ID: UCP2244. The decedent, identified as Michael Lee McRill, was a veteran, as confirmed by Veteran's Affairs. This…

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Juan Martinez

Male · El Paso, Texas

Found Jan 26, 2016 · 10 years ago

On January 26, 2016, the body of Juan Aurelio Martinez, an 80-year-old male, was discovered by a friend in his apartment in El Paso, Texas. The circumstances surrounding his death remain shrouded in mystery, as authorities have struggled to piece together…

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Gayla Francis

Female · Bronx, New York

Found Jan 26, 2026 · this year

On January 26, 2026, the body of a female identified as Gayla Francis was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite efforts to ascertain more about her identity and background, the case remains unsolved, with Gayla Francis listed as an unclaimed person. As…

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Robert Hannon

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Jan 26, 2026 · this year

On January 26, 2026, the remains of an unidentified male were discovered in the Bronx, New York. The case, officially listed under Namus ID: UCP155783, involves the unclaimed body of an individual subsequently identified as Robert Hannon. Despite efforts to…

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Herman Hayes

Male · Brooklyn, New York

Found Jan 26, 2026 · this year

On January 26, 2026, the body of an unidentified man was discovered in Brooklyn, New York, marking the beginning of a case that has yet to reach a conclusive resolution. The individual, recorded under the name Herman Hayes, remains unclaimed, and efforts…

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Esteban Cruz

Male · Queens, New York

Found Jan 26, 2025 · 1 year ago

On January 26, 2025, an unidentified body was discovered in Queens, New York. The remains belong to Esteban Cruz, but crucial details about his identity and life remain elusive as the case stands unresolved. The body was found under circumstances that have…

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Mark Payne

Male · Mount Vernon, Washington

Found Jan 26, 2025 · 1 year ago

On January 26, 2025, a male body was discovered in the parking lot of a business in Mount Vernon, Washington. The individual, later identified as Mark Christopher Payne, was found unresponsive, and his case has since been managed by the Skagit County…

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Teresa Piotrowska

Female · New York, New York

Found Jan 26, 2025 · 1 year ago

On January 26, 2025, a female body was discovered in New York, New York, launching a case that remains unresolved. The individual, identified as Teresa Piotrowska, remains unclaimed, and efforts are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding her…

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Haengyol Kim

Male · Queens, New York

Found Jan 26, 2025 · 1 year ago

On January 26, 2025, the body of a male, identified as Haengyol Kim, was discovered in Queens, New York. Despite ongoing efforts by authorities, Mr. Kim's remains have yet to be claimed. The case has been assigned the Namus ID UCP137543, and the New York City…

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Konstantinos Penetis

Male · Brooklyn, New York

Found Jan 26, 2025 · 1 year ago

In a perplexing case that continues to baffle investigators, the body of Konstantinos Penetis was discovered on January 26, 2025, in Brooklyn, New York. Despite efforts to identify next of kin or acquaintances who could provide insight into his life and final…

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Michael Gallagher

Male · Santa Cruz, California

Found Jan 26, 2025 · 1 year ago

The case of Michael Paul Gallagher, identified by Namus ID: UCP139187, presents an intriguing story characterized by solitude and mystery. On January 26, 2025, his body was discovered in Santa Cruz, California, marking the beginning of an unclaimed person…

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Thomas Lightbourne

Male · Queens, New York

Found Jan 26, 2025 · 1 year ago

On January 26, 2025, a grim discovery was made in Queens, New York, when the body of Thomas Edmund Lightbourne was found. This case, registered under the Namus ID UCP137453, involves a deceased individual who remains unclaimed, sparking an investigation by…

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Ethel Joseph

Female · Colton, California

Found Jan 26, 2025 · 1 year ago

Ethel Mae Joseph was an unclaimed individual whose body was discovered on January 26, 2025, in Colton, California. She passed away of natural causes while in the care of a facility. Despite the compassionate efforts to locate her next of kin or other…

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John Norman

Male · Birmingham, Alabama

Found Jan 26, 2025 · 1 year ago

On January 26, 2025, the remains of an unclaimed individual, identified as John Reginald Norman, were discovered in Birmingham, Alabama. His case has been registered under the NamUs ID UCP140909. Despite efforts to identify his next of kin or establish any…

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Tyron Norris

Male · Queens, New York

Found Jan 26, 2024 · 2 years ago

On January 26, 2024, the body of an unclaimed male, identified as Tyron Norris, was discovered in Queens, New York. The case, registered with the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under Namus ID UCP115864, remains unsolved as authorities…

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Rafael Irizarry

Male · Manhattan, New York

Found Jan 26, 2022 · 4 years ago

Rafael Irizarry's case involves the discovery of an unidentified male body found in Manhattan, New York, on January 26, 2022. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, as he has not yet been claimed by relatives or identified by any close…

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Benita Viera

Female · Manhattan, New York

Found Jan 26, 2022 · 4 years ago

In an unresolved case dating back to January 26, 2022, the body of Benita Viera was discovered in Manhattan, New York. Despite efforts made by investigators, the case remains classified as unclaimed, and little has been uncovered about the circumstances…

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Carol Taylor

Female · Queens, New York

Found Jan 26, 2022 · 4 years ago

On January 26, 2022, a female body was discovered in Queens, New York, and remains unclaimed to this day. Identified under the NamUs ID UCP89215, the case revolves around the mysterious circumstances surrounding a woman named Carol Taylor. Despite a year…

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Joseph Valle

Male · San Diego, California

Found Jan 26, 2020 · 6 years ago

On January 26, 2020, a male body was found at a residence in San Diego, California, initiating an investigation into an unclaimed person case. The deceased was identified as Joseph Casimire Valle, whose NamUs ID is UCP67505. Despite efforts to locate next of…

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Katie Burel

Female · Atlanta, Georgia

Found Jan 26, 2020 · 6 years ago

On January 26, 2020, the body of a woman identified as Katie Burel was discovered on a city sidewalk in Atlanta, Georgia. At 48 years old, Burel was described as a white female and is believed to have been homeless at the time of her death. The situation has…

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Joseph Czarnecki

Male · Staten Island, New York

Found Jan 26, 2020 · 6 years ago

On January 26, 2020, the body of an individual identified as Joseph Czarnecki was found on Staten Island, New York. Despite the passage of time, Joseph remains an unclaimed person, with attempts to locate and contact next of kin proving unsuccessful. His case…

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Raymond Paes

Male · New York, New York

Found Jan 26, 2020 · 6 years ago

In January 2020, authorities in New York City discovered the body of an unidentified male, later referred to as Raymond Paes, on the 26th of the month. The circumstances surrounding his death remain an enigma as he was found without any identification and has…

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Janette Hall

Female · Bronx, New York

Found Jan 26, 2019 · 7 years ago

In early 2019, a case emerged involving the discovery of the remains of Janette Hall, an unclaimed person, in the Bronx, New York. On January 26 of that year, the body of Janette Hall was found, leading to an investigation handled by the local authorities.…

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James Solonsky

Male · Roosevelt Island, New York

Found Jan 26, 2019 · 7 years ago

On January 26, 2019, the body of an unclaimed male identified as James J. Solonsky was discovered on Roosevelt Island, New York. Despite thorough efforts by local authorities, his case remains unsolved, and no next of kin has come forward to claim him. The…

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Lenora Williams

Female · Brooklyn, New York

Found Jan 26, 2018 · 8 years ago

Lenora Williams, a female whose body was discovered on January 26, 2018, in Brooklyn, New York, remains unclaimed as of the latest reports. This case, indicated by the Namus ID UCP5231, highlights the ongoing efforts to uncover more about her identity and the…

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Dale Roberts

Male · Council Bluffs, Iowa

Found Jan 26, 2018 · 8 years ago

On January 26, 2018, the body of Dale Roberts was found on the pedestrian bridge connecting Omaha, Nebraska, and Council Bluffs, Iowa. After collapsing on the bridge, Roberts was promptly taken to a hospital in Council Bluffs, where he was subsequently…

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Peter Martin

Male · Tulsa, Oklahoma

Found Jan 26, 2017 · 9 years ago

On January 26, 2017, the lifeless body of Peter John Martin was discovered by friends in Tulsa, Oklahoma, marking the beginning of a puzzling and tragic unclaimed person case. Despite the passage of time, Peter's identity remains enshrined in official records…

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Ronald Franklin

Male · Boston, Massachusetts

Found Jan 26, 2015 · 11 years ago

Ronald Franklin, an unclaimed individual, was discovered deceased at his residence in Boston, Massachusetts, on January 26, 2015. The case, registered with the NamUs system under ID UCP1611, was managed by the Massachusetts Office of the Chief Medical…

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Dorothy Patterson

Female · NY, New York

Found Jan 26, 2015 · 11 years ago

On January 26, 2015, the city of New York was faced with the case of an unclaimed person when the body of Dorothy Patterson was discovered. The identification and circumstances surrounding her death remain enigmatic, as efforts to trace familial connections…

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Edwin Andino Rodriguez

Male · Guánica, Puerto Rico

Found Jan 26, 2026 · this year

In the unclaimed person case of Edwin Andino Rodriguez, the male body was discovered on January 26, 2026, in Guánica, Puerto Rico. Unfortunately, this case remains unresolved as the deceased individual has not been claimed by any family or next of kin. The…

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Robert Jaffe

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Jan 26, 2026 · this year

On January 26, 2026, the body of a male identified as Robert Jaffe was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite efforts to contact potential relatives and loved ones, his remains continue to be unclaimed. Designated with the Namus ID UCP156097, this case is…

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Jaime Ochoa

Male · Los Angeles, California

Found Jan 26, 2026 · this year

In the early hours of January 26, 2026, a male body was discovered in Los Angeles, California, sparking an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the death. The decedent, identified as Jaime Avalos Ochoa, was found lifeless by a friend who…

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Gary Piskor

Male · Youngstown, Ohio

Found Jan 26, 2026 · this year

In the case of Gary W. Piskor, the events unfolded on January 26, 2026, when his lifeless body was discovered in Youngstown, Ohio. Piskor was found by his roommate seated in a recliner within their shared home. Upon examination, it was determined that Piskor…

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Kevin Thomas

Male · San Francisco, California

Found Jan 26, 2026 · this year

Kevin B. Thomas was discovered on January 26, 2026, in San Francisco, California, following a welfare check by a building staff member. Having not seen him for approximately five days, the staff member decided to access his secured unit, only to find him…

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Willie Pringle

Male · Washington, District of Columbia

Found Jan 26, 2025 · 1 year ago

The unclaimed person case of Willie Pringle, documented under Namus ID: UCP138561, involves a male body discovered on January 26, 2025, in Washington, District of Columbia. The decedent, identified as Willie Pringle, was found to have been residing at a Rehab…

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Jose Duran

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Jan 26, 2025 · 1 year ago

On January 26, 2025, the body of an unidentified male, later identified as Jose Duran, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite extensive efforts, Jose Duran remains unclaimed, with authorities still searching for any potential relatives or…

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Elsa Cordero

Female · Dallas, Texas

Found Jan 26, 2024 · 2 years ago

On January 26, 2024, the Dallas Police Department responded to a call regarding a deceased individual, identified as Elsa Cordero, in Dallas, Texas. Elsa's remains were discovered in the city, and despite thorough investigation efforts, little information is…

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Robert Kittleson

Male · Tacoma, Washington

Found Jan 26, 2024 · 2 years ago

On January 26, 2024, in Tacoma, Washington, the body of Robert W. Kittleson, a 57-year-old male, was found. His death occurred at Tacoma General Hospital, where he passed away due to natural causes. Despite efforts to connect him with any relatives or…

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Tary Lee

Male · Honolulu, Hawaii

Found Jan 26, 2024 · 2 years ago

In a poignant reminder of the many nameless souls who experience life on the margins, the body of Tary Wayne Lee was discovered on January 26, 2024, within his homeless encampment in Honolulu, Hawaii. This case, identified by the Namus ID: UCP118157, leaves a…

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Kim Johansen

Male · Bonney Lake, Washington

Found Jan 26, 2024 · 2 years ago

In Bonney-Lake, Washington, the case of Kim David Johansen, a 71-year-old male, presents a poignant story of a life that ended quietly and without notice. On January 26, 2024, Johansen was found deceased at his residence, having succumbed to natural causes.…

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Kelly Loden

Female · Dallas, Texas

Found Jan 26, 2024 · 2 years ago

On January 26, 2024, the body of Kelly Ann Loden was discovered in Dallas, Texas. Upon finding the deceased, authorities pronounced her dead on-site, initiating the necessary procedures to identify the next of kin. Unfortunately, Kelly Ann Loden remains an…

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Thomas Leonard

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Jan 26, 2023 · 3 years ago

On January 26, 2023, the body of an unidentified male, referred to as Thomas Leonard, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite ongoing efforts to determine his identity, the case remains unresolved, leaving Thomas Leonard as an unclaimed person. The…

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