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Steven Hedgers

Missing · age 27 · El Dorado, Kansas

Last seen July 25, 1986

Steven James Hedgers, a 27-year-old truck driver, was last seen on July 25, 1986, in El Dorado, Kansas. At the time, his wife and daughter were on vacation in Washington state, leaving Steven at home due to work obligations. His wife grew concerned after…

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Antony Maldonado Velasquez

Male, age 28 · McAllen, Texas

Last seen Jul 25, 2021 · 5 years ago

Antony Maldonado-Velasquez, a 28-year-old male from McAllen, Texas, has been missing since July 25, 2021. His disappearance has been listed with the Texas Department of Public Safety, and the case remains active as local authorities and organizations continue…

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Ian Solheim

Male, age 31 · Washington, District of Columbia

Last seen Jul 25, 2021 · 5 years ago

Ian Solheim, a 31-year-old teacher at Woodrow Wilson High School, has been missing since July 25, 2021. He was last seen at approximately 8:00 p.m. in the 1300 block of East Capitol Street, Southeast, in Washington, D.C. Solheim is described as a white male…

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Carlos Hernandez

Male, age 32 · Houston, Texas

Last seen Jul 25, 2016 · 10 years ago

Carlos Hernandez, a 32-year-old man from Houston, Texas, was last seen on July 25, 2016. On that day, he was dropped off by his spouse at a tattoo shop in northeast Houston, where he occasionally worked. This marked the last confirmed sighting of him, and his…

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Janice Laplant

Female, age 49 · Lincoln, Alabama

Last seen Jul 25, 2011 · 15 years ago

In the summer of 2011, a 49-year-old woman named Janice 'Becky' LaPlant vanished from her home in Lincoln, Alabama, leaving behind a life that was, by many accounts, just beginning to find a new and hopeful direction. At the time of her disappearance, she was…

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Karen Burger

Female, age 56 · New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Last seen Jul 25, 2011 · 15 years ago

Karen Burger, a 56-year-old woman, was last seen on July 25, 2011, in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Karen had told her father she was going out with a man she had met at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, but she never returned home. This raised concerns as it was…

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Bijan Razzaghy

Male, age 28 · South Huntington, New York

Last seen Jul 25, 1991 · 35 years ago

On a summer morning in 1991, 28-year-old Bijan Razzaghy left his home in South Huntington, New York, following what seemed to be his usual routine. It was July 25th, and his plans for the day included renting a car from a local Thrifty agency. He was last…

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Charles Henderson

Male, age 11 · Moscow Mills, Missouri

Last seen Jul 25, 1991 · 35 years ago

On a summer evening in Moscow Mills, Missouri, 11-year-old Charles 'Arlin' Leon Henderson disappeared while riding his bicycle near his home on July 25, 1991. He was last seen between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. wearing a camouflage-print t-shirt and pants, gray socks…

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Stacy Arrass

Female, age 59 · Yosemite National Park, California

Last seen Jul 25, 1981 · 45 years ago

On July 27, 1981, 14-year-old Stacy Ann Arras disappeared while on a four-day horseback riding trip in Yosemite National Park with her father and a group of six others. The group had arrived at the Sunrise High Sierra Camp and, after settling into their…

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David Allen Yearber

Male, age 56 · Shelby, Alabama

Killed Jul 25, 2021 · 5 years ago

On a summer evening in Shelby, Alabama, the life of 56-year-old David Allen Yearber came to a tragic end. On July 25, 2021, deputies from the Shelby County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a possible prowler at a residence on Pine Street around 9:00…

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Briona Leshay Groom

Female, age 27 · Birmingham, Alabama

Killed Jul 25, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the summer of 2021, a young mother's life was tragically cut short in Birmingham, Alabama, leaving a family and community in mourning. Briona Leshay Groom, a 27-year-old female, was the victim of a shooting that occurred on June 4, 2021. For weeks, she…

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Julian Mayes

Male, age 31 · Albuquerque, New Mexico

Killed Jul 25, 2021 · 5 years ago

On July 25, 2021, Julian Mayes, a 31-year-old resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, lost his life to gun violence. The incident occurred at the Sierra Meadows Apartments, located on the 4200 block of the area. While the specific details of the shooting are not…

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Tariq Riley

Male, age 19 · Washington, District of Columbia

Killed Jul 25, 2021 · 5 years ago

On a hot summer afternoon in Washington, D.C., a young Black man named Tariq Riley, 19, was enjoying the day with a group of friends. It was July 25, 2021, and the group had gathered in the 100 block of Q Street NW. Their afternoon was violently interrupted…

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Anthony Summers

Male, age 26 · Seattle, Washington

Killed Jul 25, 2021 · 5 years ago

On the warm summer night of July 25, 2021, the life of 26-year-old Anthony Summers, a Black/African American man, was tragically cut short in a burst of gunfire in Seattle, Washington. The vibrant young man, known for his love of sports, music, and family…

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Dante King

Male, age 22 · Seattle, Washington

Killed Jul 25, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the early morning hours of July 25, 2021, a vibrant life was tragically cut short in the historic Pioneer Square neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. Dante King, a 22-year-old Black/African American male, was fatally wounded in a chaotic shooting that…

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Darereon Newton

Male, age 28 · Seattle, Washington

Killed Jul 25, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the summer of 2021, on a late July evening in Seattle, Washington, the life of 28-year-old Darereon Newton was tragically cut short. A Black/African American male, Newton became the victim of a fatal drive-by shooting on July 25th. The King County Medical…

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Heather Lee Mason Tucker

Female, age 36 · Tacoma, Washington

Killed Jul 25, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the early hours of a summer morning in Tacoma, Washington, the life of 36-year-old Heather Lee Mason Tucker, a White female, was tragically cut short. On July 24, 2021, at approximately 1:30 a.m., the sound of gunfire pierced the night in the 900 block of…

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Unidentified Remains (35)

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 75 · Los Angeles, California

Found Jul 25, 1991 · 35 years ago

Decedent was a known transient found unresponsive on the sidewalk on the afternoon of 7/25/1991.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 40 · Washington Township, Pennsylvania

Found Jul 25, 1986 · 40 years ago

Victim's remains were lying face up approximately 20 to 30 feet east of the access road. The victim's skull was located approx. 5 to 10 feet north of the torso. The victim's right hand was missing and the fingers from his left hand had been removed. Several…

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Unidentified Male

Male · Brooks County County, Texas

Found Jul 25, 2021 · 5 years ago

Unidentified decedent located on the "Laborcitas Creek Ranch" in Brooks County, Texas on July 25, 2021. This is unidentified decedent number 61 to have been found in Brooks County, Texas since January 1, 2021.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 80 · Dallas, Texas

Found Jul 25, 2016 · 10 years ago

Male found outdoors near two homeless shelters.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 72 · Los Angeles County County, California

Found Jul 25, 2006 · 20 years ago

The decedent was found inside a camper shell.

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Unidentified Male

Male · Detroit, Michigan

Found Jul 25, 1971 · 55 years ago

Three left fingers from a human hand were found. The left middle finger was bearing a class ring maked "1968" with the initials "PB". The stone from the ring was missing.

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Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 70 · Brooklyn, New York

Found Jul 25, 2015 · 11 years ago

Found deceased in residence. Tentative name of Barbara Coogan, but this name has not been verified and family has not been notified.

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Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 45 · Brooks County County, Texas

Found Jul 25, 2012 · 14 years ago

Remains found on July 25, 2012 in Brooks County, TX on private ranch land. Remains later interred at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Brooks County, TX at an unknown date. Remains were exhumed on January 7, 2017 by Texas State University for identification efforts.

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Eeline Tosen

Female · Brooklyn, New York

Found Jul 25, 2021 · 5 years ago

On July 25, 2021, the body of an unclaimed female, identified as Eeline Tosen, was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. This case, cataloged under Namus ID: UCP83206, has been part of an ongoing investigation by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York…

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George Frank

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Jul 25, 2021 · 5 years ago

On July 25, 2021, an unidentified male body was discovered in the Bronx, New York. The individual, referred to under the alias George Frank, remains unclaimed to this day, and efforts to identify him or locate next of kin have been challenging. The case has…

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Carlos Guiracocha

Male · Queens, New York

Found Jul 25, 2021 · 5 years ago

On July 25, 2021, the body of Carlos Guiracocha was discovered in Queens, New York. Despite thorough efforts by local authorities, Carlos remains an unclaimed person, his story a poignant reminder of the individuals who, for various reasons, remain…

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Linda Santangelo

Female · Sparks, Nevada

Found Jul 25, 2021 · 5 years ago

In a poignant and unresolved case, the body of Linda Santangelo was found on July 25, 2021, in Sparks, Nevada, marking the beginning of an unclaimed person investigation. Her death occurred in a local hospital on the same day, yet her next of kin remains…

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Jesus Ramirez

Male · Dallas, Texas

Found Jul 25, 2016 · 10 years ago

On July 25, 2016, a male individual identified as Jesus Julie Ramirez was found deceased in Dallas, Texas. Despite efforts to locate and notify his next of kin, Mr. Ramirez remains an unclaimed person, with his case logged in the National Missing and…

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Stephen Dimery

Male · Houston, Texas

Found Jul 25, 2011 · 15 years ago

In July 2011, in Houston, Texas, the case of Stephen Dimery emerged when his body was discovered within his own residence. The circumstances surrounding his death brought attention to the complexities of unclaimed individuals, as Mr. Dimery's background and…

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James Burchfield

Male · Fort Worth, Texas

Found Jul 25, 2021 · 5 years ago

James Harrold Burchfield was found deceased on July 25, 2021, in his home in Fort Worth, Texas. The discovery was made by his landlord, who alerted the authorities to the unfortunate situation. Mr. Burchfield, whose case bears the Namus ID UCP130285, lived a…

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Robert Kirtos

Male · Campbell, Ohio

Found Jul 25, 2021 · 5 years ago

The unclaimed person case of Robert Kirtos revolves around the discovery of a male body found at his residence in Campbell, Ohio, on July 25, 2021. The circumstances surrounding his death remain largely undocumented in public sources, but his identification…

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Serial Killer Victims (15)

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James Woods

Victim of Donald Harvey

age 65 · Cincinnati, Ohio

Killed Jul 25, 1986 · 40 years ago

James T. Woods, a 65-year-old man, was a patient at Daniel Drake Memorial Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, when his life became part of a much larger pattern of killings that went undetected inside the medical system. On July 25, 1986, Woods died after cyanide…

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Mary Elizabeth Critchley

Victim of Connecticut River Valley Killer

age 37 · Unity, Vermont

Killed Jul 25, 1981 · 45 years ago

On a summer day, July 25, 1981, 37-year-old Mary Elizabeth Critchley, a White female, embarked on a journey that would tragically be her last. A student at the University of Vermont, she was dropped off by a friend near exit 13 of the Massachusetts Turnpike…

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Zella Archerd

Victim of William Dale Archerd

Covina, California

Killed Jul 25, 1956 · 70 years ago

Zella Austin Archerd, a 48-year-old Caucasian woman, died on July 25, 1956, in Covina, Los Angeles County, California. She was the fourth wife of William Dale Archerd, a serial killer who was convicted of multiple murders using insulin as his weapon of…

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Sabrina Payne

Victim of Larry Bright

age 36 · Peoria, Illinois

Killed Jul 25, 2004 · 22 years ago

Sabrina Payne, a 36-year-old African-American woman, tragically lost her life on July 25, 2003, in Peoria, Illinois. Her death was later determined to be a result of strangulation. Sabrina was last seen at her residence on the south end of Peoria before being…

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Nilsa Arizmendi

Victim of William Devin Howell

age 33 · New Britain, Connecticut

Killed Jul 25, 2003 · 23 years ago

On July 25, 2003, Nilsa Arizmendi, a 33-year-old Hispanic female, was last seen alive in Wethersfield, Connecticut, getting into a distinctive blue van. Her disappearance would unravel a grim tale that extended far beyond a single missing person case…

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Glenda Jones

Victim of Lorenzo Fayne

age 17 · Centreville, Illinois

Killed Jul 25, 1993 · 33 years ago

Glenda Jones, a 17-year-old African American female, was tragically murdered on June 25, 1993, in Centreville, Illinois. Her body was discovered behind Martin Luther King Junior High School, near the boundary between East St. Louis and Centreville. An…

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Diane Mancera

Victim of Vincent Darrell Groves

age 25 · Denver, Colorado

Killed Jul 25, 1988 · 38 years ago

In the summer of 1988, the discovery of a young woman's body near the Surrey Ridge exit off Interstate 25 in Douglas County, Colorado, marked a grim chapter in the Denver area's history. The victim was identified as Diane Montoya Mancera, a 25-year-old…

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Deborah Dubs

Victim of Leonard Thomas Lake

age 33 · San Fransisco, California

Killed Jul 25, 1984 · 42 years ago

Deborah Ann Dubs, a 33-year-old white female, was last seen on July 25, 1984, in San Francisco, California. She lived with her husband, Harvey Dubs, aged 30, and their 16-month-old son, Sean. On the day of their disappearance, Deborah was on a phone call with…

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