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Unclaimed Persons on January 4

656 open cases in our database happened on January 4. Every one is a family still waiting for answers.

Unclaimed Persons (70)

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Ismael Santiago

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Jan 4, 2023 · 3 years ago

On January 4, 2023, an unidentified male body was discovered in Brooklyn, New York, leading to an ongoing investigation by local authorities. The deceased, known as Ismael Santiago based on available information, was registered under the Namus ID: UCP99482.…

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Robert Sullivan

Male · St. Louis, Missouri
Found Jan 4, 2022 · 4 years ago

On January 4th, 2022, a body was discovered in St. Louis, Missouri, leading to an intriguing and somber case. The decedent was identified as Robert R. Sullivan, an unclaimed individual, with the case documented under Namus ID UCP99289. Sullivan's body was…

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Jorge Cardona Reyes

Male · Reading, Pennsylvania
Found Jan 4, 2022 · 4 years ago

The case of Jorge J. Cardona Reyes, listed under Namus ID UCP152849, centers on an unidentified‑next‑of‑kin situation following his death on January 4, 2022. Mr. Cardona Reyes, a male individual found in Reading, Pennsylvania, was formally pronounced deceased…

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Larry Bynum

Male · Aberdeen, Washington
Found Jan 4, 2020 · 6 years ago

On January 4, 2020, a male body was discovered in Aberdeen, Washington, bearing the identity of Larry Wayne Bynum. Despite investigative efforts to uncover next-of-kin or any available family connections, Larry Bynum's remains have remained unclaimed. This…

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James Peters

Male · York, Pennsylvania
Found Jan 4, 2020 · 6 years ago

On January 4, 2020, the body of James Peters was discovered in York, Pennsylvania, triggering an investigation by the York County Coroner's Office. The deceased was identified through the NamUs system, with an ID of UCP128352. James Peters passed away from…

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Jeremy Farrell

Male · Quincy, Massachusetts
Found Jan 4, 2019 · 7 years ago

On January 4, 2019, the body of an unidentified male, later named Jeremy Farrell, was discovered in a residence in Quincy, Massachusetts. Jeremy Farrell's case, registered under Namus ID: UCP54968, remains one of the many unclaimed person cases handled in the…

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Robert Wilson

Male · Lakewood, Washington
Found Jan 4, 2019 · 7 years ago

On January 4, 2019, the body of Robert Vernon Wilson, a 71-year-old male, was found in Lakewood, Washington. Wilson was at a local tavern with his caregiver when he suddenly became unresponsive. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were promptly called to the…

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Shannon Murphy

Female · Victorville, California
Found Jan 4, 2019 · 7 years ago

On January 4, 2019, the body of Shannon Lee Murphy was discovered, marking the beginning of an unclaimed person case that has puzzled authorities and captured the attention of the community of Victorville, California. Shannon was found at the Desert Valley…

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David Kaeding

Male · Honolulu, Hawaii
Found Jan 4, 2018 · 8 years ago

On January 4, 2018, in Honolulu, Hawaii, the unresponsive body of David William Kaeding was discovered in his residence, marking the beginning of a complex unclaimed person case. Despite efforts from the local authorities, Kaeding remained unidentified and…

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Dalton Sedberry

Male · Yucaipa, California
Found Jan 4, 2018 · 8 years ago

On January 4, 2018, the lifeless body of Dalton Sedberry was discovered in Yucaipa, California. His untimely passing has since been classified as an unclaimed person case, bringing unique challenges to investigators involved. Having passed away at Calimesa…

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Gary Chaney

Male · Loma Linda, California
Found Jan 4, 2018 · 8 years ago

On January 4, 2018, the body of an unclaimed individual identified as Gary Leon Chaney was discovered in Loma Linda, California. His remains were found at the Loma Linda University Medical Center where he had passed away as a patient. Despite efforts to…

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Emil Jacquard

Male · Dorchester, Massachusetts
Found Jan 4, 2017 · 9 years ago

On January 4, 2017, an unidentified male body was discovered in Dorchester, Massachusetts, sparking a thorough investigation in hopes of determining the man's identity and notifying any next of kin. Despite efforts by the authorities, the man, later…

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Richard Smoot

Male · New York, New York
Found Jan 4, 2017 · 9 years ago

On January 4, 2017, the unclaimed body of Richard Smoot, a male, was discovered in New York, New York. This case has since been identified with the Namus ID of UCP3123. Despite the efforts made by authorities, including the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in…

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Lois Hughes

Male · Dallas, Texas
Found Jan 4, 2015 · 11 years ago

On January 4, 2015, the body of a male identified as Lois Hughes was discovered in Dallas, Texas. Despite efforts by authorities, no next of kin has yet been located, and Hughes remains an unclaimed person. He was officially pronounced deceased in Dallas on…

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Stephen Dedalus

Male · Dallas, Texas
Found Jan 4, 2015 · 11 years ago

On January 4, 2015, the body of an adult male identified as Stephen John Dedalus was discovered in Dallas, Texas. Despite investigative efforts, no next of kin has been located, and the individual remains unclaimed. Details surrounding his death were recorded…

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Lois Hughes

Male · Dallas, Texas
Found Jan 4, 2015 · 11 years ago

On January 4, 2015, a male body was discovered in Dallas, Texas, and later pronounced deceased in the same city. The case, registered under NamUs ID UCP145678, remains unresolved as authorities continue their search for the individual's next of kin. Despite…

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Willie Goode

Male · Atlanta, Georgia
Found Jan 4, 2013 · 13 years ago

In the early days of January 2013, the body of a male identified as Willie L. Goode was discovered in his apartment in Atlanta, Georgia. The discovery was made on January 4th by the facility staff who were conducting routine checks. Upon entering his…

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Alfonso Mireles

Male · Dallas, Texas
Found Jan 4, 2012 · 14 years ago

Alfonso Mireles was found deceased on January 4, 2012, in Dallas, Texas. His case remains unclaimed as authorities continue their efforts to locate his next of kin. The Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science, based in Dallas, has taken charge of handling…

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Angel Villabos

California
Found Jan 4, 2008 · 18 years ago

On January 4, 2008, the body of Angel Vargas Villabos was discovered in California, yet many details surrounding the case remain elusive. Identified posthumously, the circumstances leading to his death and subsequent discovery have not been made clear. His…

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Richard Thompson

Male · Santa Ana, California
Found Jan 4, 2007 · 19 years ago

In early April 2007, the body of Richard Thompson, a male individual, was discovered in Santa Ana, California. His case, cataloged under Namus ID UCP3796, has drawn the attention of the Orange County Sheriff Coroner, who has since taken charge of this…

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Francisco Leyva

Fontana, California
Found Jan 4, 2004 · 22 years ago

On January 4, 2004, the body of an unclaimed individual was discovered in Fontana, California. Identified only as Francisco Garcia Leyva, little information is available regarding his physical characteristics, as both his height and weight remain unknown.…

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Carol Yarbrough

Female · Prescott, Michigan
Found Jan 4, 1972 · 54 years ago

In Prescott, Michigan, on January 4, 1972, a woman named Carol Yarbrough was found deceased at her residence. This marked the beginning of a perplexing and somber case that has remained unresolved for decades. The process of managing her remains and…

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