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Unclaimed Persons on January 3

684 open cases in our database happened on January 3. Every one is a family still waiting for answers.

Unclaimed Persons (85)

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Jorge Hernandez

Male · San Diego, California

Found Jan 3, 2025 · 1 year ago

Jorge Hernandez, a 65-year-old male, resided in a home in San Diego, California. In the week leading up to his passing, he had been ill and experiencing persistent coughing. On the evening of January 2, 2025, his roommate overheard him coughing in his room.…

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Evelyn Luciano Colon

Female · Caguas, Puerto Rico

Found Jan 3, 2025 · 1 year ago

On January 3, 2025, the body of Evelyn Luciano Colon was discovered in Caguas, Puerto Rico, resulting in a somber case handled by the Institute of Forensic Sciences of Puerto Rico. Despite the passage of time, her case remains unresolved, adding a melancholy…

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Thomas Lebarron

Male · Queens, New York

Found Jan 3, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the early days of 2024, residents of Queens, New York, were confronted with a mystery as the unidentified body of a male, Thomas F. Lebarron, was discovered in the area on January 3rd. The case, documented under Namus ID: UCP115058, has raised questions…

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Harvey Lygren

Male · Puyallup, Washington

Found Jan 3, 2024 · 2 years ago

On January 3, 2024, the body of Harvey Peder Lygren, an 86-year-old male, was discovered at a care facility in Puyallup, Washington, and later examined by the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office. Mr. Lygren passed away due to natural causes, a conclusion…

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Jack Anderson

Male · Dallas, Texas

Found Jan 3, 2024 · 2 years ago

On January 3rd, 2024, a male body was discovered in Dallas, Texas, identified as Jack Kennard Anderson. Despite the identification, authorities have been unable to locate any next of kin or family members to claim the deceased. The case has been officially…

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Alison Mcnamara

Female · Los Angeles, California

Found Jan 3, 2024 · 2 years ago

On January 3rd, 2024, the body of Alison Fairley McNamara was discovered by law enforcement officers conducting a welfare check at her home in Los Angeles, California. The welfare check was initiated by Valley Oaks Mortuary after they failed to make contact…

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Theophile Elong

Male · Los Angeles, California

Found Jan 3, 2024 · 2 years ago

On January 3, 2024, Theophile Elong, an unclaimed person, was found in Los Angeles, California, displaying erratic behavior and speaking unintelligibly. Concerned bystanders called 911, resulting in Theophile being transported by paramedics to Kaiser…

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Lewis Barber III

Male · Clare, Michigan

Found Jan 3, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the quiet town of Clare, Michigan, the unsolved case of an unclaimed person named Lewis Franklin Barber III has drawn attention. Mr. Barber, a male whose body was discovered on January 3, 2024, passed away at the My Michigan Medical Center in Clare. The…

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Victor Davis

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Jan 3, 2023 · 3 years ago

On January 3, 2023, the body of an unclaimed man identified as Victor Manuel Davis was discovered in the Bronx, New York. The circumstances surrounding his death remain uncertain, and efforts to locate his next of kin or anyone who might claim him have so far…

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Mark Ott

Male · Peoria, Arizona

Found Jan 3, 2023 · 3 years ago

On January 3, 2023, the remains of Mark Henry Ott, identified as a male, were discovered in Peoria, Arizona. His case, documented under the Namus ID: UCP104241, highlights the challenge faced by authorities in identifying or reaching out to any next of kin…

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Connie Robinson

Female · New York, New York

Found Jan 3, 2023 · 3 years ago

On January 3, 2023, the body of a female was discovered in New York, New York, and identified as Connie Robinson. Despite ongoing efforts by the authorities to identify any next of kin or acquaintances, she remains an unclaimed person. The case, cataloged…

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Adeline Coover

Female · York, Pennsylvania

Found Jan 3, 2023 · 3 years ago

Adeline Coover's unclaimed person case stems from a natural passing that occurred on January 3, 2023, in York, Pennsylvania. Her body was discovered at Pleasant Acres Nursing Home. Despite efforts to locate and notify next of kin, her case remains unresolved…

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Robert Thompson

Male · Brookline, Massachusetts

Found Jan 3, 2022 · 4 years ago

On January 3, 2022, a male body was discovered in Brookline, Massachusetts, marking the onset of a perplexing unclaimed person case. The body, identified as Robert Thompson, was found unresponsive in his residence, precipitating an investigation by local…

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John Chan

Male · Sevierville, Tennessee

Found Jan 3, 2022 · 4 years ago

On the 1st of March, 2022, a male body identified as John Tak Wah Chan was discovered in Sevierville, Tennessee. The case has since been handled by the Sevier County Medical Examiner Office, located at 321 Court Avenue in Sevierville. Despite efforts to…

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James Lawrence

Male · Fort Worth, Texas

Found Jan 3, 2022 · 4 years ago

On January 3, 2022, the lifeless body of a man, identified as James Gordon Lawrence, was discovered by hotel staff in Fort Worth, Texas. This case, shrouded in mystery, garnered attention due to Lawrence’s status as an unclaimed individual, invoking questions…

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Juan Santana

Male · Haleiwa, Hawaii

Found Jan 3, 2020 · 6 years ago

In the serene coastal town of Haleiwa, Hawaii, an enigmatic and somber discovery was made on January 3, 2020. The body of Juan Carlos Santana, a previously unclaimed individual, was found floating prone in the harbor waters. The picturesque landscape of…

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Terry Murray

Male · Washington, District of Columbia

Found Jan 3, 2020 · 6 years ago

On January 3, 2020, in Washington, District of Columbia, the remains of Terry Murray, an unidentified man, were discovered. This case, documented under Namus ID: UCP69541, has been a subject of investigation as the authorities work to understand the…

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Martha Hammond

Female · Austin, Texas

Found Jan 3, 2020 · 6 years ago

On January 3, 2020, the body of Martha Marie Hammond was discovered in Austin, Texas. The circumstances surrounding her passing remain shrouded in mystery, as there was no immediate evidence of family or friends to claim her. This unfortunate situation…

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Robert Urbanowicz

Male · Memphis, Tennessee

Found Jan 3, 2019 · 7 years ago

On January 3, 2019, the body of Robert John Urbanowicz, a 64-year-old male, was discovered at a rooming house in Memphis, Tennessee. The case, with Namus ID UCP56860, quickly drew attention due to the circumstances surrounding his solitary death. Authorities…

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Marvin Julian

Male · Puyallup, Washington

Found Jan 3, 2019 · 7 years ago

Marvin Julian, a 71-year-old male, was found deceased on January 3, 2019, in Puyallup, Washington. His case, known under the Namus ID UCP57290, is classified as an unclaimed person case. Marvin was admitted to a medical facility on December 11, 2018, where…

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Juanita Condon

Female · Puyallup, Washington

Found Jan 3, 2019 · 7 years ago

On January 3, 2019, the body of a 74-year-old female, Juanita Condon, was found in Puyallup, Washington. She was a resident at Rainier Rehab, a skilled nursing facility where she was admitted on January 2, 2019, due to respiratory distress and an altered…

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Jerry Spicer

Male · McNeil Island, Washington

Found Jan 3, 2019 · 7 years ago

On January 3, 2019, the body of a 63-year-old male, Jerry Spicer, was discovered on McNeil Island, Washington. Jerry Spicer was an inmate at the McNeil Island Special Commitment Center, a facility dedicated to the civil commitment of sex offenders. He was…

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Charles Hicks

Male · Queens, New York

Found Jan 3, 2017 · 9 years ago

In early January of 2017, the remains of an unidentified male were discovered in Queens, New York. The case, assigned Namus ID UCP3071, has since been a matter of ongoing investigation as authorities strive to determine the identity of the deceased and to…

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Melvin Smith

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Jan 3, 2017 · 9 years ago

On January 3, 2017, the body of an unidentified male was discovered in the Bronx, New York. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and the case was subsequently registered with the Office of Chief Medical Examiner of New York City. The…

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Gilbert Graciano

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Jan 3, 2017 · 9 years ago

Gilbert Joseph Graciano, whose body was discovered on January 3, 2017, remains an unclaimed individual, with efforts to connect him with any relatives or acquaintances still ongoing. He was found in the Bronx, New York, and identified in official records…

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Linda Ragsdale

Female · Tacoma, Washington

Found Jan 3, 2017 · 9 years ago

On January 3, 2017, the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office received the case of Linda Larayne Ragsdale, whose body was found in Tacoma, Washington. Identified under Namus ID: UCP5273, Linda was a 57-year-old woman who passed away from natural causes at…

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Dean Studeman

Male · Orting, Washington

Found Jan 3, 2017 · 9 years ago

On January 3, 2017, the body of 84-year-old Dean A. Studeman was discovered at the Old Soldier's Home in Orting, Washington. The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office (PCMEO) was tasked with handling the case, referenced under Agency Case Number 17-0186.…

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Daniel Birdsell

Male · Dallas, Texas

Found Jan 3, 2015 · 11 years ago

On January 3, 2015, the body of Daniel Dewayne Birdsell was discovered in Dallas, Texas. Following the discovery, he was officially pronounced deceased in the city. As of now, authorities are actively searching for his next of kin in hopes of notifying any…

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Daniel Birdsell

Male · Dallas, Texas

Found Jan 3, 2015 · 11 years ago

On January 3rd, 2015, the body of Daniel Dewayne Birdsell was discovered in Dallas, Texas. He was pronounced deceased at the scene, but despite investigative efforts, no next of kin has yet been identified. The case remains open, and authorities continue…

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Robert Dunne

Male · Atlanta, Georgia

Found Jan 3, 2014 · 12 years ago

On January 3, 2014, the lifeless body of Robert Dunne, a homeless man, was discovered in a business parking lot in Atlanta, Georgia. The investigation, led by the Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office, determined that Dunne had passed away from natural…

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Elbert Edgenton

Male · Richardson, Texas

Found Jan 3, 2014 · 12 years ago

Elbert Nathaniel Edgenton was found deceased on January 3, 2014, in Richardson, Texas. His case remains one of uncertainty, as authorities continue their search for next of kin. Although pronounced deceased in Dallas, Texas, his origins, connections, and…

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Michael Gleason

Male · Topeka, Kansas

Found Jan 3, 2013 · 13 years ago

On January 3, 2013, the body of a male identified as Michael Gleason was discovered in Topeka, Kansas. Despite efforts to locate family or next of kin, the remains remain unclaimed. The circumstances of his death are not detailed, leaving questions unanswered…

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Eugene Thrasher

Male · Atlanta, Georgia

Found Jan 3, 2012 · 14 years ago

On January 3, 2012, a male body was discovered near an underpass at the intersection of Decatur Street SE and Bell Street SE in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The decedent in this case has been identified as Eugene S. Thrasher but remains unclaimed. Despite the…

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Elwyn Wing

California

Found Jan 3, 2009 · 17 years ago

Elwyn Lee Wing's case involves an unclaimed individual found on January 3, 2009, in California. The Namus ID for this case is UCP62678. Elwyn Lee Wing was identified as a male, standing at 5'8" and weighing 230 pounds. Despite his identification, claims over…

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Shirley Hill

Female · Wapato, Washington

Found Jan 3, 2009 · 17 years ago

On January 3, 2009, a female body was found in Wapato, Washington, a small town located in Yakima County. The deceased individual was later identified as Shirley Hill. Despite the discovery, Shirley Hill remains an unclaimed person even years after her…

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Pedro Hernandez

Redlands, California

Found Jan 3, 2004 · 22 years ago

On January 3, 2004, the body of Pedro Hernandez was discovered in Redlands, California, marking the beginning of a perplexing investigation that remains unresolved. Details surrounding his death quickly became a subject of concern and prompted an inquiry by…

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Vera Elmore

Yucca Valley, California

Found Jan 3, 2002 · 24 years ago

In the arid landscape of Yucca Valley, California, the discovery of an unidentified individual marked the onset of a puzzling case that has lingered unsolved for years. On January 3, 2002, the body of Vera Lee Elmore was found, yet she remains unclaimed…

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