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Unclaimed Persons on January 2

604 open cases in our database happened on January 2. Every one is a family still waiting for answers.

Unclaimed Persons (72)

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Samuel Velazques - Brooklyn, New York
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Samuel Velazques

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Jan 2, 2021 · 5 years ago

The case concerns an unidentified male body discovered on January 2, 2021, in Brooklyn, New York. The individual, later associated with the name Samuel Velazques, remains unclaimed. Despite efforts to uncover more details about his identity and next of kin…

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Deandre Pollard - Tucson, Arizona
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Deandre Pollard

Male · Tucson, Arizona
Found Jan 2, 2021 · 5 years ago

On January 2, 2021, the body of a male identified as Deandre V Pollard was discovered outside an apartment complex in Tucson, Arizona. The Tucson Police Department responded to the scene and initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding…

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Efrain Serrano - Bronx, New York
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Efrain Serrano

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Jan 2, 2021 · 5 years ago

On January 2, 2021, the body of Efrain Serrano, a male, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite investigative efforts, he remains unclaimed. This case is cataloged under the NamUs ID UCP79231, and the local authorities are seeking any information that…

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Chong Hwang - Birmingham, Alabama
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Chong Hwang

Male · Birmingham, Alabama
Found Jan 2, 2021 · 5 years ago

On January 2, 2021, the body of Chong Ku Hwang was discovered in Birmingham, Alabama, marking the beginning of an investigation into a tragic and unclaimed person's case. Hwang was known to be experiencing homelessness at the time of his death, further…

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Kimberly O'Mary

Female · Knoxville, Tennessee
Found Jan 2, 2021 · 5 years ago

Kimberly O'Mary was discovered deceased on January 2, 2021, in Knoxville, Tennessee. The circumstances surrounding her death drew the attention of the Knoxville Police Department, which was tasked with investigating the case. Despite their efforts, the…

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Rodney Hendrix

Male · Kansas City, Kansas
Found Jan 2, 2021 · 5 years ago

Rodney M. Hendrix, an unclaimed individual, was discovered deceased in Kansas City, Kansas, on January 2, 2021. Despite investigative efforts, his next of kin has yet to be located. The circumstances surrounding Rodney's passing remain under the jurisdiction…

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Geneva Monroe

Female · Upland, California
Found Jan 2, 2016 · 10 years ago

On January 2, 2016, authorities discovered the body of Geneva Lee Monroe in her residence in Upland, California. The circumstances of her passing remain largely unexplained, and to date, she is listed as an unclaimed person. The case has been designated under…

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Carmella Garcia

Female · Hesperia, California
Found Jan 2, 2016 · 10 years ago

On January 2, 2016, the body of a female identified as Carmella Garcia was discovered in Hesperia, California. Her case, documented under Namus ID UCP77847, highlighted a somber circumstance as she had been placed on hospice and ultimately died at home.…

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Thomas Higginbotham

Male · Portland, Oregon
Found Jan 2, 2011 · 15 years ago

In the early part of 2011, specifically on January 2nd, residents of Portland, Oregon, were confronted with the grim discovery of the body of an unidentified male. The case, registered under the NamUs ID UCP1689, involves the deceased Thomas Manford…

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Roy Johnson

Male · Unknown, West Virginia
Found Jan 2, 2006 · 20 years ago

In the quiet and rural setting of Unknown, West Virginia, on January 2, 2006, a significant discovery was made—a male body was found, and the identity behind the remains has left a lingering mystery. Registered under the NamUs ID UCP91989, he is known only as…

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Debra Simpson - Longmont, Colorado
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Debra Simpson

Female · Longmont, Colorado
Found Jan 2, 2026 · this year

Debra Simpson was found deceased on January 2, 2026, in Longmont, Colorado. Despite investigative efforts, she remains an unclaimed person, and little is publicly known about the circumstances leading to her death or the events that preceded it. Her case is…

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Emile Bedriomo - New York, New York
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Emile Bedriomo

Male · New York, New York
Found Jan 2, 2026 · this year

In the bustling city of New York, an unidentified case has emerged concerning the discovery of Emile Bedriomo, a male whose body was found on January 2, 2026. With the case being recorded under Namus ID: UCP155635, little is known about Emile Bedriomo, and he…

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Lesbia Jimenez - Queens, New York
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Lesbia Jimenez

Female · Queens, New York
Found Jan 2, 2025 · 1 year ago

On January 2, 2025, the body of a female identified as Lesbia Suyapa Jimenez was discovered in Queens, New York. This case has been officially recorded under the Namus ID: UCP136064. The circumstances surrounding her death are under investigation, yet she…

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William Jenkins - Queens, New York
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William Jenkins

Male · Queens, New York
Found Jan 2, 2025 · 1 year ago

On January 2, 2025, a male body was discovered in Queens, New York. Identified as William Jenkins, this case has been documented under the NamUs ID UCP136859. Despite efforts to trace his next of kin, William Jenkins remains an unclaimed person, and…

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Nelson Sanabria - New York, New York
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Nelson Sanabria

Male · New York, New York
Found Jan 2, 2025 · 1 year ago

On January 2, 2025, the body of Nelson Sanabria, a male individual, was discovered in New York, New York. Despite efforts to identify next of kin or establish familial connections, Mr. Sanabria remains unclaimed. His case has been officially registered with…

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Harrison Jackson - Bronx, New York
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Harrison Jackson

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Jan 2, 2024 · 2 years ago

On January 2, 2024, the body of Harrison Jackson, a male, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite the efforts of the local authorities, Harrison remains unclaimed. The discovery of his body has launched an investigation led by the Office of Chief…

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Gui Kim - Aurora, Illinois
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Gui Kim

Female · Aurora, Illinois
Found Jan 2, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the early hours of January 2, 2024, a homeless individual identified as Gui O. Kim was found deceased in her vehicle in the parking lot of a strip mall in Aurora, Illinois. The discovery occurred when passersby noticed an unresponsive body behind the…

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Miki Osep - Covina, California
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Miki Osep

Female · Covina, California
Found Jan 2, 2024 · 2 years ago

On January 2, 2024, the body of a female identified as Miki Osep was discovered at her residence in Covina, California. Despite efforts to trace her family, no next of kin has been located or notified as of now. The circumstances surrounding her passing…

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Benjamin Perez - Bronx, New York
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Benjamin Perez

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Jan 2, 2024 · 2 years ago

On January 2, 2024, the body of an unidentified male, later classified under the NamUs ID UCP114915, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. The individual, named Benjamin Perez, was found deceased, and the circumstances surrounding his death are not…

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Virginia Gilbertson - Queens, New York
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Virginia Gilbertson

Female · Queens, New York
Found Jan 2, 2023 · 3 years ago

On January 2, 2023, the unidentified female body of Virginia Gilbertson was discovered in Queens, New York. This case remains unsolved, and her identity is still unclaimed, prompting the ongoing efforts of the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City…

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Santos Vasquez - New York, New York
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Santos Vasquez

Male · New York, New York
Found Jan 2, 2023 · 3 years ago

On January 2, 2023, a male body identified as Santos I Vasquez was discovered in New York, New York, marking the beginning of a case that remains unresolved. Despite efforts to identify next of kin or anyone connected to Mr. Vasquez, he has continued to…

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Jana Welch - Twentynine Palms, California
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Jana Welch

Female · Twentynine Palms, California
Found Jan 2, 2023 · 3 years ago

On January 2, 2023, the body of Jana M. Welch was discovered at her residence in Twentynine Palms, California, marking the beginning of a complex unclaimed person case. Despite the efforts of local authorities, specifically the San Bernardino County Sheriff's…

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Gary Mitchell - Dallas, Texas
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Gary Mitchell

Male · Dallas, Texas
Found Jan 2, 2023 · 3 years ago

On January 2, 2023, the body of Gary Charles Mitchell was discovered in Dallas, Texas. Despite efforts to gather more information, little is known about Mitchell's life, and authorities are searching for any next of kin who might be able to claim his remains.…

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Osvaldo Vazquez - Manhattan, New York
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Osvaldo Vazquez

Male · Manhattan, New York
Found Jan 2, 2022 · 4 years ago

On January 2, 2022, the body of Osvaldo Vazquez, an unclaimed male, was discovered in Manhattan, New York. His case has been documented under the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) with the ID UCP88535. Despite efforts to identify next…

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Catherine Vanags - Queens, New York
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Catherine Vanags

Female · Queens, New York
Found Jan 2, 2022 · 4 years ago

On January 2, 2022, the body of a female, identified as Catherine Vanags, was discovered in Queens, New York. This case has been registered under the Namus ID: UCP88533. Despite extensive efforts, Catherine Vanags remains an unclaimed individual, adding a…

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Johnnie Smith - Far Rockaway, New York
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Johnnie Smith

Male · Far Rockaway, New York
Found Jan 2, 2020 · 6 years ago

On January 2, 2020, the community of Far-Rockaway, New York, was shaken by the discovery of an unidentified male body. The individual, later identified as Johnnie Lee Smith, left behind a mystery that would soon become a case managed by the Office of Chief…

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George Brooks - Bronx, New York
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George Brooks

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Jan 2, 2020 · 6 years ago

On January 2, 2020, the body of George A. Brooks was discovered in Bronx, New York, marking the beginning of a case that remains unresolved to this day. The circumstances surrounding his death are unclear, and despite various efforts, he has remained…

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Carol Dennis - Bronx, New York
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Carol Dennis

Female · Bronx, New York
Found Jan 2, 2020 · 6 years ago

On January 2, 2020, the remains of an unidentified female, later given the name Carol Dennis, were discovered in the Bronx, New York. The discovery initiated a comprehensive investigation to determine her identity and the circumstances surrounding her death.…

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Raymond Ramos - Houston, Texas
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Raymond Ramos

Male · Houston, Texas
Found Jan 2, 2020 · 6 years ago

On January 2, 2020, Raymond Ramos, an unclaimed individual, was discovered deceased in his residence in Houston, Texas. The case has been documented under the Namus ID: UCP72581. Authorities from the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences are…

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Isabel Colon - Bronx, New York
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Isabel Colon

Female · Bronx, New York
Found Jan 2, 2015 · 11 years ago

On January 2, 2015, the body of Isabel Colon, an unclaimed female, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. The circumstances surrounding her death remain shrouded in mystery, with limited information available about her life before her passing. Efforts by…

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Israel Sweeney - New York, New York
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Israel Sweeney

Male · New York, New York
Found Jan 2, 2015 · 11 years ago

On January 2, 2015, a tragic discovery was made in New York, New York—the body of an unidentified male was found. Despite extensive efforts, the case remains unresolved as the individual, known only as Israel Sweeney, was not claimed by any family or…

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John Beavan - Washington
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John Beavan

Male · Washington
Found Jan 2, 2008 · 18 years ago

On January 2, 2008, a tragic discovery was made in Washington, where the remains of an unidentified male, later listed as John Beavan, were found. Despite efforts to identify him and locate next of kin, his case remains unresolved. Classified under NamUs ID…

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Charles Stewart

Male · Cadillac, Michigan
Found Jan 2, 2026 · this year

On January 2, 2026, the body of Charles Stewart, an unclaimed individual, was discovered in Cadillac, Michigan. His case was assigned the NamUs ID: UCP154710. Following the discovery, the decedent's family selected Case and Company Funeral Home, located in…

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Jesus Diaz

Male · Fontana, California
Found Jan 2, 2026 · this year

On January 2, 2026, the body of an unidentified male was discovered near the railroad tracks on Sierra Avenue in Fontana, California. The remains were later identified as belonging to Jesus Valdez Diaz, but the case remains one of the many unclaimed persons…

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Hector Cepeda

Male · New York, New York
Found Jan 2, 2026 · this year

On January 2, 2026, the body of an individual identified as Hector Cepeda was discovered in New York, New York. The case has been classified as an unclaimed person, and the details surrounding the situation remain limited at this time. Hector Cepeda's remains…

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Lynn Nichols

Female · New York, New York
Found Jan 2, 2026 · this year

In the heart of New York City, on January 2, 2026, a woman's body was discovered, presenting a poignant reminder of the stories that often remain untold in the hustle and bustle of metropolitan life. The unidentified woman, later associated with the name Lynn…

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Naniwea Disgonihi

Female · New York, New York
Found Jan 2, 2026 · this year

On January 2, 2026, the body of a female identified as Naniwea Disgonihi was discovered in New York City, sparking an investigation into her identity and the circumstances surrounding her untimely demise. Currently listed under NamUs ID UCP156765, this case…

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Gene Drake

Male · San Francisco, California
Found Jan 2, 2026 · this year

Gene Henri Drake, identified by the Namus ID: UCP162424, was an unclaimed individual whose body was discovered in San Francisco, California, on January 2, 2026. His case is registered with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, San Francisco City and…

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William Reeves

Male · Aberdeen, Washington
Found Jan 2, 2026 · this year

In early January 2026, the body of a male identified as William Robert Reeves was discovered in Aberdeen, Washington. The circumstances surrounding his death have led to an unclaimed person case, with the Grays Harbor County Coroner's Office taking…

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Karon McCree

Female · Washington, District of Columbia
Found Jan 2, 2025 · 1 year ago

On January 2, 2025, the body of Karon McCree was discovered in Washington, District of Columbia. Her case is registered under Namus ID: UCP138550. Karon McCree was known to reside at the Capitol City Rehab & Healthcare Center prior to her death. Despite her…

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Joseph Foglio

Male · Honolulu, Hawaii
Found Jan 2, 2025 · 1 year ago

In early January 2025, a male body was discovered on the University of Hawaii campus, near the Astrology Building, in Honolulu, Hawaii. The deceased was later identified as Joseph A. Foglio, a transient individual in the area. Despite being identified, Joseph…

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Omar Ruballo

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Jan 2, 2025 · 1 year ago

The unclaimed person case of Omar Ruballo pertains to a male individual whose body was discovered on January 2, 2025, in the Bronx, New York. The details of the case have been documented under the NamUs ID UCP140829 and are being handled by the Office of…

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Jacob Conner

Male · Spokane, Washington
Found Jan 2, 2025 · 1 year ago

Jacob W. Conner was found deceased on January 2, 2025, in Spokane, Washington. His remains were discovered within the jurisdiction of the Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office, which has since taken responsibility for the case. Despite efforts to identify…

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Jerome Swinton

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Jan 2, 2024 · 2 years ago

On January 2, 2024, a male body was discovered in the Bronx, New York, identified as Jerome Swinton but remains unclaimed. This case has been recorded under the NamUs ID: UCP119392. The details surrounding Jerome Swinton's death are yet to be fully disclosed…

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Johnny Gilmore

Male · Mesquite, Texas
Found Jan 2, 2024 · 2 years ago

On January 2, 2024, the body of Johnny Gilmore was found, marking the start of a complex case out of Mesquite, Texas, that has left authorities diligently working to locate his next of kin. Johnny's death was officially recorded in Dallas, Texas, and is being…

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Henry Burgos

Male · Queens, New York
Found Jan 2, 2024 · 2 years ago

On January 2, 2024, the remains of an unidentified male, later determined to be Henry Burgos, were discovered in Queens, New York. The body, uncovered under circumstances that remain unclear, initiated a thorough investigation by local authorities. Despite…

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Katsufusa Azuma

Male · Helena, Alabama
Found Jan 2, 2024 · 2 years ago

On January 2, 2024, the body of Katsufusa Azuma, a male, was discovered in Helena, Alabama. Despite efforts to identify next of kin or any acquaintances who can provide information about Mr. Azuma, the case remains unresolved. The circumstances surrounding…

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Randolf Warner

Male · Harrison, Michigan
Found Jan 2, 2024 · 2 years ago

Randolf James Warner was discovered deceased in his residence on January 2, 2024, setting off a series of inquiries to determine the circumstances surrounding his passing. He was found by his home health aide, who arrived at his home in Harrison, Michigan for…

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