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Mary Franklin

Missing · age 71 · Vicksburg, Mississippi

Last seen July 26, 1986

Mary Franklin, 71, was last seen on July 26, 1986, at her home on China Grove Road in Vicksburg, Mississippi. When she vanished, there were no clear signs of forced entry or struggle inside the house, which added to the mystery. However, Franklin’s glasses…

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Portia Nesbitt

Female, age 35 · Waynesboro, Georgia

Last seen Jul 26, 2021 · 5 years ago

Portia Lakendra Nesbitt, a 35-year-old woman from Waynesboro, Georgia, was officially reported missing on July 26, 2021. However, the circumstances surrounding her disappearance are complex, as her family had not had contact with her for nearly a year prior…

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Werner Fajardo-ardon

Male, age 28 · Lukeville, Arizona

Last seen Jul 26, 2021 · 5 years ago

Werner Ronaldo Fajardo-Ardon, a 28-year-old Hispanic male, was last in contact with his family on July 26, 2021. At the time, he was in the vicinity of Lukeville, Arizona, preparing to undertake the arduous journey of crossing the United States-Mexico border.…

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Richard Allan Judd

Male, age 69 · Yosemite National Park, California

Last seen Jul 26, 2021 · 5 years ago

Richard Allan Judd, a 69-year-old man, was last seen on July 26, 2021, while on a day hike in Yosemite National Park, California. Hailing from Berkeley, Judd had set up camp near Lower Merced Pass Lake and was hiking towards Red Peak Pass on the day of his…

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Charles Kuebler

Male, age 58 · Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

Last seen Jul 26, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the summer of 2016, a 58-year-old man named Charles 'Chuck' Kuebler vanished while doing something he loved in a place he cherished. On July 26, 2016, in the coastal town of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, Charles, an avid swimmer, was last seen in the…

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William Ramey

Male, age 62 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Last seen Jul 26, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the summer of 2016, a sense of unease settled over the family of William Ramey, a 62-year-old male from the East Liberty neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. On July 26, 2016, William was last seen, and in the days that followed, a concerning silence…

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Matthew Bergman

Male, age 21 · San Diego, California

Last seen Jul 26, 2011 · 15 years ago

Matthew Bergman, a 21-year-old Navy sailor, was last seen on July 26, 2011, while serving aboard the USS *Boxer*, an amphibious assault ship stationed out of San Diego, California. Bergman, who held the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class, was reported missing…

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Roseanna Pontorno

Female, age 61 · Koloa, Hawaii

Last seen Jul 26, 2011 · 15 years ago

In the summer of 2011, the tranquil island of Kauai, Hawaii, became the backdrop for a quiet disappearance that has since left a void in the lives of those who knew Roseanna Pontorno. At 61 years of age, with brown hair, brown eyes, and a distinctive mole on…

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Loredan Ioan Birsan

Male, age 32 · Okaloosa County, Florida

Last seen Jul 26, 2011 · 15 years ago

Loredan Ioan Birsan, a 32-year-old white male, was last seen in Okaloosa County, Florida on July 26, 2011. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as being 6'0" tall with brown hair and brown eyes; his weight is unknown. Birsan, born on August 16…

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Jawaun Shockley

Male, age 28 · Wilmington, Delaware

Killed Jul 26, 2021 · 5 years ago

Jawaun Shockley, a 28-year-old Black/African American male, was killed during a violent Monday night in Wilmington, Delaware, on July 26, 2021. The shooting that took his life unfolded near the 2400 block of Jessup Street, in the area of 24th and Jessup…

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Kevin Thompson

Male, age 32 · Wilmington, Delaware

Killed Jul 26, 2021 · 5 years ago

Kevin Thompson, 32, a Black/African American male from Wilmington, Delaware, was shot on the evening of July 26, 2021, in the 600 block of North Monroe Street. Wilmington police were called to the area at about 7:06 p.m. after gunfire broke out, and when…

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McKenzie Horn

Female, age 30 · Wilmington, Delaware

Killed Jul 26, 2021 · 5 years ago

McKenzie Horn, a 30-year-old White/Caucasian female from Wilmington, Delaware, was killed on the night of July 26, 2021, in a shooting that unfolded inside a home in the 1100 block of West 2nd Street. Police were called to the area at about 8:23 p.m. to 8:25…

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Patrick Allen O’Neill

Male, age 53 · Judsonia, Arkansas

Killed Jul 26, 2021 · 5 years ago

On July 27, 2021, Patrick Allen O'Neill, aged 53, was found deceased at his residence in Judsonia, Arkansas. His body was discovered by 47-year-old Jennifer O'Neill, who contacted emergency services to report the incident. Upon arrival, authorities found…

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Ada Dawn Burdette Rankin

Female, age 35 · Charleston, West Virginia

Killed Jul 26, 2021 · 5 years ago

Amanda Dawn Burdette Rankin, a 35-year-old resident of Charleston, West Virginia, tragically lost her life on July 26, 2021. The incident occurred on Stockton Street in Charleston, where Burdette was found with multiple gunshot wounds. The events leading to…

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Lee Michael Pahe

Male, age 30 · Naschitti, New Mexico

Killed Jul 26, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the quiet landscape of Naschitti, New Mexico, on the Navajo Nation, a grim discovery was made on July 26, 2021. The body of a 30-year-old man, Lee Michael Pahe, was found on the ground next to a water pump at approximately 12:52 p.m. It was soon determined…

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John Edmonds

Male, age 35 · Washington, District of Columbia

Killed Jul 26, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the late afternoon of a summer day in Washington, D.C., the sound of gunshots shattered the peace in the Brightwood Park neighborhood. On Monday, July 26, 2021, at approximately 3:58 p.m., police responded to reports of gunfire in the 600 block of…

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Devonte Steven Ingram

Male, age 28 · Saint Paul, Minnesota

Killed Jul 26, 2021 · 5 years ago

On a summer afternoon in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the life of Devonte Steven Ingram, a 28-year-old Black / African American man, was tragically cut short. On July 26, 2021, Ingram was found inside a vehicle in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood, suffering…

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Unidentified Remains (54)

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Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 69 · Quincy, Massachusetts

Found Jul 26, 2006 · 20 years ago

Found in home.

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Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 79 · Cambridge, Massachusetts

Found Jul 26, 2006 · 20 years ago

Found in residence.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 45 · Brooklyn, New York

Found Jul 26, 2006 · 20 years ago

Male found heavily clothed and unresponsive at the corner of Fulton Street and Lewis Avenue on 7/19/06. Transported to Interfaith Medical Center where he was pronounced on 7/25/06.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 36 · Vaya Chin, Arizona

Found Jul 26, 2006 · 20 years ago

Decomposed remains found in a desert area known for migrant activity by USBP while on patrol.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 30 · Roswell, New Mexico

Found Jul 26, 1996 · 30 years ago

Approximately 20-30 year old male riding his bicycle outside of Clovis, NM. Was reported to be wearing head phones, with radio, veered into lane with oncoming motorists. Was struck, suffered head injuries, extremity fractures. Was transferred to Lubbock…

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 55 · Cleveland, Ohio

Found Jul 26, 1981 · 45 years ago

Decedent apparently jumped from the Detroit-Superior Bridge, as witnessed by others.

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Unidentified Male

Male · Pima County County, Arizona

Found Jul 26, 1971 · 55 years ago

Partially mummified remains found in a known migration corridor.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 75 · Lynchburg, Virginia

Found Jul 26, 2021 · 5 years ago

Skeletal remains found while electrical company was clearing land for new towers.

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Unclaimed Persons (78)

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Raymond Walker

Male · Manhattan, New York

Found Jul 26, 2021 · 5 years ago

On July 26, 2021, the body of an unidentified man was discovered in Manhattan, New York, marking the beginning of a case that remains unresolved. The individual, later identified as Raymond Walker, was found deceased, and despite ongoing efforts, his case…

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Jose Roque

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Jul 26, 2021 · 5 years ago

On July 26, 2021, a male body was discovered in the Bronx, New York, and has since been identified as Jose Roque. Despite efforts to uncover more details about him, Roque remains an unclaimed person, with no one stepping forward to provide further information…

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Otis Clifton

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Jul 26, 2021 · 5 years ago

On July 26, 2021, an unidentified male body was discovered in Bronx, New York, stirring concerns and triggering an investigation by local authorities. The individual, referred to as Otis Clifton in available records, remains unclaimed, leading to speculations…

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Michael Knapp

Male · Richmond, Massachusetts

Found Jul 26, 2016 · 10 years ago

On July 26, 2016, a tragic discovery was made in Richmond, Massachusetts, where the body of Michael Joseph Knapp was found. Knapp, identified as a male, had suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Despite the circumstances indicating a clear…

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Shayna Pate

Female · Knoxville, Tennessee

Found Jul 26, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the warm summer of 2021, a poignant discovery was made in Knoxville, Tennessee, involving an unclaimed female body identified as Shayna Pate. The body was found on July 26, 2021, leading to an extensive, albeit challenging, investigation to uncover the…

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James Elliot

Male · Memphis, Tennessee

Found Jul 26, 2021 · 5 years ago

On July 26, 2021, the unresponsive body of James Elliot was discovered outside his residence in Memphis, Tennessee. His roommate made the distressing discovery and subsequently alerted the authorities. Upon examination, the Medical Examiner was able to…

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Auntis Andrade Villanueva

Male · San Ysidro, California

Found Jul 26, 2021 · 5 years ago

In an ongoing case that has yet to reach a conclusion, the unclaimed body of Auntis Andrade-Villanueva was discovered on July 26, 2021, in San Ysidro, California. The remains, identified as male, were found within the South Bay International Wastewater…

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Linkoya Boyer

Male · Brooklyn, New York

Found Jul 26, 2016 · 10 years ago

On July 26, 2016, the body of a male individual, later identified as Linkoya B. Boyer, was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. Despite efforts by the authorities, the identity of this individual remained unclaimed. The case is cataloged under Namus ID: UCP2821…

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Serial Killer Victims (14)

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Serial Killer Victim

Darwin Marshall

Victim of Elias Abuelazam

age 43 · Flint, Michigan

Killed Jul 26, 2010 · 16 years ago

In the summer of 2010, the city of Flint, Michigan, was gripped by a series of violent and seemingly random attacks. It was during this time of fear and uncertainty that 43-year-old Darwin-Lafayette Marshall, an African American male, tragically lost his…

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Ruth Hallman

Victim of Matthew Emmanuel Macon

age 76 · Lansing, Michigan

Killed Jul 26, 2007 · 19 years ago

In the summer of 2007, a palpable sense of fear gripped the city of Lansing, Michigan, as a string of violent attacks against women unfolded. Among the victims was Ruth Ann Hallman, a 76-year-old White/Caucasian woman known for her tireless dedication to her…

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Jessica Taylor

Victim of Rex Heuermann

age 20 · Manorville, New York

Killed Jul 26, 2003 · 23 years ago

In the summer of 2003, a gruesome discovery was made in the woods of Manorville, New York, beginning a nearly two-decade-long journey for justice for a young woman named Jessica Taylor. On July 26, a dog walker stumbled upon the partial remains of a female…

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Rebecca Jean Boyd

Victim of Lawton Serial Killer

age 29 · Lawton, Oklahoma

Killed Jul 26, 2002 · 24 years ago

In the summer of 2002, a 29-year-old woman named Rebecca Jean Boyd vanished from Lawton, Oklahoma. A mother of two young children, she was last seen on July 26, 2002. Her estranged husband officially reported her missing four days later, setting in motion a…

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Tiffany Johnston

Victim of William Lewis Reece

age 19 · La Marque, Texas

Killed Jul 26, 1997 · 29 years ago

Tiffany Johnston, a 19-year-old white female from La Marque, Texas, was newly married when she disappeared on July 26, 1997. She was last seen at a car wash in Bethany, Oklahoma, just outside Oklahoma City. Her car was discovered abandoned at the Sunshine Car…

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Alberta Herndon

Victim of Gerald Ross Pizzuto

age 58 · McCall, Idaho

Killed Jul 26, 1985 · 41 years ago

On a summer day in July of 1985, 58-year-old Alberta Herndon and her nephew, Delbert Herndon, were at their mountain cabin near the scenic town of McCall, Idaho, focused on prospecting for gold. Their peaceful pursuit was brutally interrupted on July 25th…

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Del Dean Herndon

Victim of Gerald Ross Pizzuto

age 37 · McCall, Idaho

Killed Jul 26, 1985 · 41 years ago

In the summer of 1985, Del Dean Herndon, a 37-year-old man, was prospecting for gold with his 58-year-old aunt, Berta Herndon, in the remote Ruby Meadows area near McCall, Idaho. On July 25th, their peaceful endeavor was shattered when they were confronted at…

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Ena Cordt

Victim of Tommy Lynn Sells

age 28 · Forsyth, Michigan

Killed Jul 26, 1985 · 41 years ago

Ena Mary McIntosh Cordt, a 28-year-old woman, spent a summer night in late July 1985 in Forsyth, Missouri, in a place where nothing much was supposed to happen. A small-town fair was in town, the kind that pulls people out of their routines with lights…

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Mass Murder Victims (6)

Mass Murder Victim

Carlos Javier Gavilanes

Mass murder victim of Pedro Vargas

Male, age 33 · Hialeah, Florida

Killed Jul 26, 2013 · 13 years ago

Carlos Javier Gavilanes, aged 33, tragically lost his life on July 26, 2013, in Hialeah, Florida. He was one of the six victims in a horrific shooting rampage that took place at an apartment complex. Gavilanes was returning home from his son's boxing practice…

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Merly S. Niebles

Mass murder victim of Pedro Vargas

Female, age 51 · Hialeah, Florida

Killed Jul 26, 2013 · 13 years ago

Merly S. Niebles, aged 51, tragically lost her life on July 26, 2013, in Hialeah, Florida, during a mass shooting incident that shocked the community. The incident occurred at a five-story apartment complex where Pedro Alberto Vargas, a 42-year-old resident…

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Priscilla Perez

Mass murder victim of Pedro Vargas

Female, age 17 · Hialeah, Florida

Killed Jul 26, 2013 · 13 years ago

Priscilla Perez, a 17-year-old Hispanic female, tragically lost her life on July 26, 2013, during a horrific shooting rampage at her apartment complex in Hialeah, Florida. The incident unfolded when Pedro Vargas, a 42-year-old resident of the complex, went on…

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Camira Pisciotti

Mass murder victim of Pedro Vargas

Female, age 69 · Hialeah, Florida

Killed Jul 26, 2013 · 13 years ago

Samira Pisciotti was a 69-year-old **female** of Colombian descent who lived in Hialeah, Florida. On the evening of July 26, 2013, she was tragically killed in a violent mass shooting incident at the apartment complex she helped manage. She and her husband…

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Italo Pisciotti

Mass murder victim of Pedro Vargas

Male, age 79 · Hialeah, Florida

Killed Jul 26, 2013 · 13 years ago

Italo Pisciotti, a 79-year-old male of Colombian descent, was tragically killed on July 26, 2013, in Hialeah, Florida. Pisciotti, along with his 69-year-old wife Samira, managed a five-story apartment building where they also resided. The couple was known for…

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Patricio Simono

Mass murder victim of Pedro Vargas

Male, age 64 · Hialeah, Florida

Killed Jul 26, 2013 · 13 years ago

Patricio Simono, aged 64, tragically lost his life on July 26, 2013, in Hialeah, Florida, during a horrific shooting spree. The incident occurred at his apartment complex, where he lived with his family. On that fateful day, Pedro Vargas, a 42-year-old…

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