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Unclaimed Persons on January 8

708 open cases in our database happened on January 8. Every one is a family still waiting for answers.

Unclaimed Persons (70)

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Michael Gdisis - Queens, New York
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Michael Gdisis

Male · Queens, New York
Found Jan 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

On January 8, 2021, a male body was discovered in Queens, New York, and identified by the investigating authorities as Michael Gdisis. Despite efforts to trace his next of kin or any potential connections, Michael Gdisis remains an unclaimed person, leaving a…

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Diane Melling

Female · Columbus, Ohio
Found Jan 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the quiet neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, the discovery of Diane Louise Melling's body on January 8, 2021, marked the beginning of a somber unclaimed person case, cataloged under Namus ID: UCP81197. That day, at precisely 1220 hours, first responders from…

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Mark Chase

Male · Dallas, Texas
Found Jan 8, 2016 · 10 years ago

On January 8, 2016, the body of Mark Steven Chase was discovered in Dallas, Texas. Despite efforts to identify and locate relatives, he remains listed as an unclaimed person under NamUs ID UCP146005. He was officially pronounced deceased within Dallas County…

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Miguel Gonzales

Loma Linda, California
Found Jan 8, 2006 · 20 years ago

On January 8, 2006, the body of an individual identified as Miguel Gonzales was discovered in Loma-Linda, California. Despite the identification, there is limited available information regarding Gonzales, as his case remains unclaimed. Specific details such…

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Barbara Maxie - Reno, Nevada
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Barbara Maxie

Female · Reno, Nevada
Found Jan 8, 2026 · this year

On January 8, 2026, the body of Barbara Maxie was discovered in her residence in Reno, Nevada. Despite being well cared for under hospice supervision, her passing prompted a formal investigation, highlighting the intricacies involved in cases where the…

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Thomas Tan - New York, New York
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Thomas Tan

Male · New York, New York
Found Jan 8, 2026 · this year

On January 8, 2026, the body of an unidentified male, later referred to as Thomas Tan, was discovered in New York, New York. The case has been classified under the Namus ID UCP155493. Despite investigative efforts, the man remains unclaimed, with no known…

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Jerome Erlin - Queens, New York
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Jerome Erlin

Male · Queens, New York
Found Jan 8, 2026 · this year

On January 8, 2026, the body of an unidentified individual was discovered in Queens, New York. The case, registered under Namus ID: UCP155967, pertains to Jerome Erlin, an unclaimed person. Despite efforts made by authorities to trace relatives or…

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Jerrial Sneed - Dallas, Texas
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Jerrial Sneed

Male · Dallas, Texas
Found Jan 8, 2026 · this year

On January 8, 2026, the body of Jerrial Demon Sneed was discovered in Dallas, Texas, presenting a challenging unclaimed person case. Registered under the Namus ID: UCP155954, Sneed was pronounced deceased in Dallas, with authorities urgently seeking to…

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James Bright Iii - Long Beach, California
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James Bright Iii

Male · Long Beach, California
Found Jan 8, 2026 · this year

On January 8, 2026, a male body was discovered in Long Beach, California. The deceased was later identified as James Henry Bright III. After being found, he was promptly transported to a nearby hospital, where he was unfortunately pronounced dead. The case…

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Jimmy Smith - Houston, Texas
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Jimmy Smith

Male · Houston, Texas
Found Jan 8, 2025 · 1 year ago

On January 8, 2025, the lifeless body of a man identified as Jimmy Lee Smith was discovered and subsequently transported to Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital in Houston, Texas. Despite the hospital staff's dedicated efforts, Mr. Smith ultimately succumbed, marking…

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Paul Aguglia - Montclair, California
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Paul Aguglia

Male · Montclair, California
Found Jan 8, 2025 · 1 year ago

On January 8, 2025, the case of Paul Albert Aguglia emerged as an unclaimed person scenario in Montclair, California. In this case, the male body of Paul Aguglia was found, leading to an investigation by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department…

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Sidney Denmark - Brooklyn, New York
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Sidney Denmark

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Jan 8, 2025 · 1 year ago

In the borough of Brooklyn, New York, on a cold winter day, the body of Sidney Ray Denmark, a male individual, was discovered on January 8, 2025. Despite various efforts made by the authorities to locate next of kin, Sidney's identity remains unclaimed. This…

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Bobby Mallory - Redlands, California
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Bobby Mallory

Male · Redlands, California
Found Jan 8, 2025 · 1 year ago

Bobby Joe Mallory was found deceased on January 8, 2025, in Redlands, California. His case remains open as an unclaimed person, meaning no known relatives or legal representatives have come forward to claim his remains. The circumstances surrounding his death…

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Pearl Murray - New York, New York
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Pearl Murray

Female · New York, New York
Found Jan 8, 2025 · 1 year ago

Pearl Murray was a woman whose body was discovered on January 8, 2025, in New York, New York. Despite efforts to identify next of kin or locate individuals who may have known her, she remains unclaimed. Her case has been officially recorded under the NamUs…

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Julio Estrada Morales - Bronx, New York
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Julio Estrada Morales

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Jan 8, 2024 · 2 years ago

On January 8, 2024, the body of a man identified as Julio Estrada-Morales was discovered in the Bronx, New York. As of this time, he remains unclaimed. The case is registered under the NamUs ID UCP115704, and further inquiries concerning this case are being…

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Hakem Walikraam - Los Angeles, California
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Hakem Walikraam

Male · Los Angeles, California
Found Jan 8, 2024 · 2 years ago

On January 8, 2024, the body of a male individual, later identified as Hakem Aky Walikraam, was discovered on a sidewalk in Los Angeles, California. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unknown, and while medical professionals promptly responded to…

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Carl Stafford - Denver, Colorado
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Carl Stafford

Male · Denver, Colorado
Found Jan 8, 2024 · 2 years ago

On January 8, 2024, authorities in Denver, Colorado, discovered the body of Carl Michael Stafford in his residence. The discovery was overseen by the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner, which is responsible for investigating such cases. Despite their…

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Christina Jones - Reno, Nevada
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Christina Jones

Female · Reno, Nevada
Found Jan 8, 2024 · 2 years ago

On January 8, 2024, a woman identified as Christina Jones passed away at Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno, Nevada. Despite efforts to reach out to possible relatives, no living family members could be located to claim her body. Christina's case has…

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Eugenia Fenton - Montclair, California
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Eugenia Fenton

Female · Montclair, California
Found Jan 8, 2023 · 3 years ago

On January 8, 2023, the body of Eugenia A. Fenton was found in Montclair, California, marking the beginning of a case that has since been marked by mystery and unclaimed status. As the circumstances surrounding her passing remain under the purview of the…

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James Fennessy - Reno, Nevada
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James Fennessy

Male · Reno, Nevada
Found Jan 8, 2022 · 4 years ago

On January 8, 2022, the body of James Lothrop Fennessy, an unclaimed individual, was discovered in Reno, Nevada, marking the beginning of a case that remains unresolved. James passed away in a local hospital in Reno, and despite efforts to identify any next…

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Junior Wallace - Brooklyn, New York
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Junior Wallace

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Jan 8, 2022 · 4 years ago

On January 8, 2022, the body of a man identified as Junior Wallace Male was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. Despite the efforts of the local authorities and the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) in New York City, as of now, Junior Wallace Male remains…

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Angel Salinas Pagan - Bronx, New York
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Angel Salinas Pagan

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Jan 8, 2022 · 4 years ago

In the early weeks of 2022, specifically on January 8th, the body of a male identified as Angel Salinas-Pagan was discovered in the Bronx, New York. This case remains unresolved, as the remains have yet to be claimed. Despite efforts to identify and contact…

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John Ortner - Manhattan, New York
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John Ortner

Male · Manhattan, New York
Found Jan 8, 2022 · 4 years ago

On January 8, 2022, an unidentified male body was discovered in Manhattan, New York. After extensive investigation and efforts to determine the individual's identity, the case remains unresolved, and the man is presently referred to as John B Ortner for…

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Joyce Nelle - Brooklyn, New York
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Joyce Nelle

Female · Brooklyn, New York
Found Jan 8, 2022 · 4 years ago

On January 8, 2022, the lifeless body of Joyce Nelle, whose identity and background remain largely unknown, was discovered in the sprawling borough of Brooklyn, New York. Her case, identified by the NamUs ID UCP90158, has since been categorized as one of the…

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Robert Schult - Queens, New York
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Robert Schult

Male · Queens, New York
Found Jan 8, 2020 · 6 years ago

On January 8, 2020, an unidentified male body was discovered in Queens, New York. The case, assigned the Namus ID UCP67462, involves the unfortunate discovery of Robert J. Schult, whose remains have yet to be claimed. This case presents a poignant reminder of…

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Syed Ashraf - Bronx, New York
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Syed Ashraf

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Jan 8, 2020 · 6 years ago

On August 1, 2020, the body of an individual identified as Syed Ashraf was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite efforts to uncover the circumstances surrounding his death, the case remains an unclaimed person investigation. The individual was found with…

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Eugene Pemberton - Bronx, New York
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Eugene Pemberton

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Jan 8, 2018 · 8 years ago

On January 8, 2018, the body of an unidentified male was discovered in the Bronx, New York. The deceased was later identified as Eugene Pemberton, although he remains unclaimed. The case has been registered under the Namus ID: UCP5101. To date, no family…

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Jose Cruz Serrano - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Jose Cruz Serrano

Male · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Found Jan 8, 2018 · 8 years ago

Jose Manuel Cruz-Serrano was discovered deceased on January 8, 2018, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His unclaimed body was found face up on the floor inside his small efficiency apartment, discovered by the landlord when checking on the premises. The…

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Andre Davis - Far Rockaway, New York
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Andre Davis

Male · Far Rockaway, New York
Found Jan 8, 2018 · 8 years ago

On January 8, 2018, the body of an unidentified male was discovered in Far Rockaway, New York. The deceased, later identified as Andre Davis, remains unclaimed, prompting ongoing efforts to locate his next of kin. Despite extensive investigations by local…

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Chrstine Herrer - Greenfield, Massachusetts
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Chrstine Herrer

Female · Greenfield, Massachusetts
Found Jan 8, 2013 · 13 years ago

On January 8, 2013, the body of Christine Herrer was discovered in her residence in Greenfield, Massachusetts. Despite extensive efforts to identify relatives or close contacts, Christine Herrer's remains have remained unclaimed, leading to her classification…

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James Albano - Northampton, Massachusetts
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James Albano

Male · Northampton, Massachusetts
Found Jan 8, 2012 · 14 years ago

On January 8, 2012, a male body was discovered in Northampton, Massachusetts, identified only as James Albano. Despite extensive efforts by local authorities and medical examiners, James Albano remains unclaimed, leaving several questions unanswered. His…

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Paul Lerstang

Male · Tacoma, Washington
Found Jan 8, 2026 · this year

On January 8, 2026, the body of Paul Herman Lerstang, a 72-year-old male, was discovered in Tacoma, Washington. Unfortunately, little is known about Mr. Lerstang's life, apart from the circumstances of his death. He passed away of natural causes at Saint…

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Tiffany Macdonald

Female · Big Rapids, Michigan
Found Jan 8, 2026 · this year

In January of 2026, the body of Tiffany Macdonald, a resident of Mecosta County, was discovered in Big Rapids, Michigan. Her passing was noted on January 8, and efforts to locate her next of kin were undertaken; however, as of now, no family members have come…

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Jose Jimenez Munoz

Male · New York, New York
Found Jan 8, 2026 · this year

The case of Jose Jimenez Munoz, an unclaimed individual, presents a poignant scenario that underscores the challenges faced by medical examiners in identifying and connecting individuals with their families. On January 8, 2026, the male remains of Jose…

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Jose Jimenez Munoz

Male · New York, New York
Found Jan 8, 2026 · this year

On January 8, 2026, an unidentified male body was discovered in New York, New York. The individual was later identified as Jose Jimenez Munoz, but has remained unclaimed. Authorities are seeking assistance in locating family members or acquaintances who may…

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Steven Campbell

Male · Boston, Massachusetts
Found Jan 8, 2025 · 1 year ago

On January 8, 2025, the body of a male later identified as Steven Campbell was discovered in Boston, Massachusetts. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and despite efforts, he remains an unclaimed person. His case is being handled by the…

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Lauren Gates

Female · New York, New York
Found Jan 8, 2025 · 1 year ago

In a case that remains unresolved, the body of Lauren Dana Gates was discovered on January 8, 2025, in New York City, New York. As authorities continue their investigation, Ms. Gates remains an unclaimed person, cataloged under the Namus ID: UCP137725. The…

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Aurelio Rodriguez

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Jan 8, 2025 · 1 year ago

Aurelio Rodriguez was found deceased on January 8, 2025, in Brooklyn, New York. Despite efforts to identify and locate next of kin, he remains an unclaimed individual. His case is recorded under the NamUs ID UCP140547. The circumstances surrounding his…

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Byung Chun

Male · Airway Heights, Washington
Found Jan 8, 2025 · 1 year ago

On January 8, 2025, the body of an individual identified as Byung Chun was discovered in Airway Heights, Washington. The circumstances surrounding his death remain publicly undisclosed, and as of now, his case is listed as unclaimed. Despite identification…

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Robert Wright

Male · Spokane Valley, Washington
Found Jan 8, 2025 · 1 year ago

Robert Wright was found deceased on January 8, 2025, in Spokane Valley, Washington. His remains were discovered under circumstances that led authorities to classify him as an unclaimed person. Despite identification, no next of kin has come forward to claim…

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James Steiger

Male · Long Beach, California
Found Jan 8, 2024 · 2 years ago

James Steiger, identified as an unclaimed person, was discovered in his Long Beach, California apartment on January 8, 2024. His decomposed body was found lying in bed after a welfare check was initiated by his employer who grew concerned when Steiger failed…

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Tokiko White

Female · Honolulu, Hawaii
Found Jan 8, 2024 · 2 years ago

On January 8, 2024, the body of a woman identified as Tokiko, a white female, was discovered in her apartment in Honolulu, Hawaii during a welfare check. Authorities were alerted after concerns were raised by neighbors and acquaintances who had not seen or…

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John Carr, Jr.

Male · Honolulu, Hawaii
Found Jan 8, 2024 · 2 years ago

On January 8, 2024, the body of John Bernard Carr, Jr. was discovered in his residence in Honolulu, Hawaii. The circumstances surrounding his death are currently under investigation, and as of now, there seems to be no immediate family member or next of kin…

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Kenneth Dunn, Jr.

Male · Reading, Pennsylvania
Found Jan 8, 2024 · 2 years ago

The unclaimed case of Kenneth Robert Dunn, Jr., involves a male body discovered on January 8, 2024, in Reading, Pennsylvania. The case holds significant importance given the circumstances surrounding Kenneth's identity and status at the time of his death.…

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Jamie Tipton

Male · Boise, Idaho
Found Jan 8, 2024 · 2 years ago

On January 8, 2024, the city of Boise, Idaho, witnessed a tragic discovery when the body of an unclaimed individual, later identified as Jamie Dale Tipton, was found. Despite efforts to trace his relatives or acquaintances, Jamie Dale Tipton remains…

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Leon McKinnie

Male · Los Angeles, California
Found Jan 8, 2024 · 2 years ago

Leon Ramon McKinnie was a man whose life came to an unfortunate end in Los Angeles, California. Found deceased on January 8, 2024, Leon's case bears the Namus ID: UCP120541. His journey to the hospital began on November 27, 2023, when he was transported for…

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Frank Hernandez

Male · Fresno, California
Found Jan 8, 2024 · 2 years ago

On January 8, 2024, the body of Frank Hernandez was discovered in Fresno, California. Despite efforts to reach out to his family, they decided not to take responsibility for his final arrangements, leaving him unclaimed. This situation is being handled by the…

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Woodrow Wilson

Male · Memphis, Tennessee
Found Jan 8, 2024 · 2 years ago

On January 8, 2024, a man identified as Woodrow Wilson was found unresponsive in his residence in Memphis, Tennessee. His discovery was made by his housemate, who promptly notified the authorities. Upon arrival, the authorities attempted life-saving measures…

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