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Unclaimed Persons on July 26

808 open cases in our database happened on July 26. Every one is a family still waiting for answers.

Unclaimed Persons (78)

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Raymond Walker - Manhattan, New York
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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 - Bronx, New York
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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 - Bronx, New York
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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 - Richmond, Massachusetts
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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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Claude Petree

Male · Clinton, Tennessee
Found Jul 26, 2016 · 10 years ago

On July 26, 2016, the body of Claude R. Petree was discovered in Clinton, Tennessee. Despite the successful efforts to locate and notify his family of his passing, no family member came forward to claim his body. Claude R. Petree was recognized as a WWII…

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Sharon Klein

Female · Oregon
Found Jul 26, 2006 · 20 years ago

On July 26, 2006, the body of Sharon H. Klein was discovered in Oregon, leaving behind a case that has perplexed authorities for years. Despite efforts to trace her identity and background, Sharon remains an unclaimed person, referred to in official records…

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George Martin, Jr.

San Bernardino, California
Found Jul 26, 2001 · 25 years ago

In the unclaimed persons case of George Donald Martin Jr., his body was discovered on July 26, 2001, in San Bernardino, California. Despite efforts to gather information, the specifics regarding his height and weight remain unknown, posing a significant…

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Connie Carter - Bronx, New York
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Connie Carter

Female · Bronx, New York
Found Jul 26, 2026 · this year

On July 26, 2026, an unidentified female body was discovered in the Bronx, New York. The case, registered under NamUs ID UCP161225, involves a woman named Connie Carter. Despite efforts to trace her identity and background, she remains unclaimed, leaving…

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Jonathan David - Dallas, Texas
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Jonathan David

Male · Dallas, Texas
Found Jul 26, 2026 · this year

On July 26, 2026, a male body identified as Jonathan Foster David was discovered in Dallas, Texas. Despite extensive efforts, he remains unclaimed, and next of kin are yet to be located. As days have passed, the search continues to find any family members or…

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Maria Reyes - Forest Hills, New York
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Maria Reyes

Female · Forest Hills, New York
Found Jul 26, 2026 · this year

On July 26, 2026, the remains of an unidentified female were discovered in Forest Hills, New York. The case has been registered under Namus ID: UCP162357. Authorities identified the deceased as Maria D Reyes, yet no next of kin has come forward to claim her…

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Claudia Cotner - Clovis, California
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Claudia Cotner

Female · Clovis, California
Found Jul 26, 2026 · this year

Claudia Gail Cotner's case emerged on July 26, 2026, when her life tragically concluded at a hospital in Clovis, California. The circumstances surrounding her death left her identity unclaimed and enigmatic, despite efforts to piece together the narrative of…

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Malcolm Whittaker - Queens, New York
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Malcolm Whittaker

Male · Queens, New York
Found Jul 26, 2025 · 1 year ago

Malcolm Whittaker was found deceased on July 26, 2025, in Queens, New York. His body was discovered under circumstances that remain publicly undisclosed, and despite efforts to identify next of kin or locate family members, he remains unclaimed. The case has…

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Alvin Baumez - San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Alvin Baumez

Male · San Juan, Puerto Rico
Found Jul 26, 2025 · 1 year ago

On July 26, 2025, the body of Alvin Charles Baumez was discovered in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The circumstances surrounding his discovery remain unclear, but he was promptly transported to Hospital Auxilio Mutuo, where he was later pronounced dead. Despite…

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Sonia Bullock - Bronx, New York
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Sonia Bullock

Female · Bronx, New York
Found Jul 26, 2025 · 1 year ago

On July 26, 2025, the body of Sonia Y. Bullock was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite efforts to locate next of kin or establish familial connections, she remains unclaimed. The circumstances surrounding her death have not been publicly disclosed, and…

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Rory Levine - Queens, New York
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Rory Levine

Male · Queens, New York
Found Jul 26, 2025 · 1 year ago

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System lists an unclaimed person case for Rory B. Levine in New York City. In NamUs usage, an “unclaimed person” is a decedent who has been identified by name but whose next of kin have not been located or have…

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Jose Sanchez Jimenez - San Bernardino, California
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Jose Sanchez Jimenez

Male · San Bernardino, California
Found Jul 26, 2024 · 2 years ago

On July 26, 2024, the body of Jose Octavio Sanchez-Jimenez was discovered in San Bernardino, California. Despite efforts by local authorities, he remains unclaimed, and crucial information regarding his next-of-kin is still sought. The case, recorded under…

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Ramon Pagan-Ortega - Chicago, Illinois
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Ramon Pagan-Ortega

Male · Chicago, Illinois
Found Jul 26, 2024 · 2 years ago

On July 26, 2024, the lifeless body of Ramon Pagan-Ortega, a male, was discovered in Chicago, Illinois. Despite efforts to revive him, Ramon was pronounced deceased the same day. As there were no immediate family members present to claim his body, he remains…

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Laverne Greene - Brooklyn, New York
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Laverne Greene

Female · Brooklyn, New York
Found Jul 26, 2023 · 3 years ago

The discovery of an unclaimed female body identified as Laverne Greene has left authorities in Brooklyn, New York, seeking information to close the case. Found on July 26, 2023, Ms. Greene's remains were located in Brooklyn, leading to an ongoing…

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Stanislaw Jasinski - Queens, New York
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Stanislaw Jasinski

Male · Queens, New York
Found Jul 26, 2023 · 3 years ago

In the bustling borough of Queens, New York, the unidentified body of a male, later identified as Stanislaw Jasinski, was discovered on July 26, 2023. Despite efforts to trace his origins and notify any next of kin, Jasinski's remains remain unclaimed…

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Santos Mendez Garcia - Brooklyn, New York
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Santos Mendez Garcia

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Jul 26, 2023 · 3 years ago

On July 26, 2023, the body of an unclaimed male, identified as Santos Mendez-Garcia, was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. This case has been registered with the NamUs (National Missing and Unidentified Persons System) under the ID UCP111001. Details…

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Keith Nelson - Brooklyn, New York
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Keith Nelson

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Jul 26, 2022 · 4 years ago

On July 26, 2022, the body of a male identified as Keith Nelson was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. Despite efforts from authorities, Keith Nelson remains an unclaimed person, leaving numerous questions unanswered and a sense of mystery surrounding his life…

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Ryan Ramsay - Houston, Texas
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Ryan Ramsay

Male · Houston, Texas
Found Jul 26, 2022 · 4 years ago

On July 26, 2022, the body of Ryan Douglas Ramsay was discovered behind a strip mall in Houston, Texas. Despite efforts to identify and claim him, he remains an unclaimed person, recorded under the NamUs ID UCP94157. The circumstances of his discovery have…

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Curtis Hawkins - Houston, Texas
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Curtis Hawkins

Male · Houston, Texas
Found Jul 26, 2022 · 4 years ago

On July 26, 2022, the body of Curtis Lee Hawkins was discovered in his apartment in Houston, Texas. The circumstances surrounding his passing remain largely unremarkable, adding a sense of mystery and melancholy to the case. His discovery was part of an…

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Justin Foner - Brooklyn, New York
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Justin Foner

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Jul 26, 2022 · 4 years ago

On July 26, 2022, the body of a male identified as Justin W. Foner was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. Despite efforts to trace his next of kin and provide him with the dignity of closure, Justin remains unclaimed. The circumstances surrounding his death…

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Lavel Brown - San Bernardino, California
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Lavel Brown

Male · San Bernardino, California
Found Jul 26, 2022 · 4 years ago

On July 26, 2022, the body of an unclaimed male, identified as Lavel Brown, was found, leading to an investigation by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department - Coroner Division. Lavel Brown had died in the emergency room of a hospital in San…

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Caroline Kluttz - San Bernardino, California
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Caroline Kluttz

Female · San Bernardino, California
Found Jul 26, 2022 · 4 years ago

Caroline Theresa Kluttz, an 87-year-old resident of San Bernardino, California, became part of an ongoing investigation as an unclaimed person. Her lifeless body was discovered in her room at the Rise of a Fallen Angel board and care facility by the facility…

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Eddie Canty - Manhattan, New York
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Eddie Canty

Male · Manhattan, New York
Found Jul 26, 2020 · 6 years ago

On July 26, 2020, the body of Eddie Canty was discovered in Manhattan, New York, marking the beginning of a case that has yet to reach resolution. As of now, the case remains open, with Canty still classified as an unclaimed person under Namus ID: UCP74823.…

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Vasile Csoka - Brooklyn, New York
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Vasile Csoka

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Jul 26, 2020 · 6 years ago

On July 26, 2020, the body of Vasile Csoka, an unclaimed male, was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. The case has been recorded under the Namus ID UCP74829. Despite efforts to identify next of kin or locate any family members, Vasile remains unclaimed. As is…

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Sam Lacy - Bronx, New York
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Sam Lacy

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Jul 26, 2020 · 6 years ago

On July 26, 2020, the body of a man, later identified as Sam Junior Lacy, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite exhaustive efforts by local authorities, including the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City, no next of kin or acquaintances…

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Eduardo Sanchez - Bronx, New York
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Eduardo Sanchez

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Jul 26, 2020 · 6 years ago

On July 26, 2020, the body of an unclaimed male, identified as Eduardo Sanchez, was discovered in Bronx, New York. The case is documented under the Namus ID UCP72719. This unfortunate case, like many others, highlights the complexities and challenges that…

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Hector Mendizabal Mayen - New Haven, Connecticut
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Hector Mendizabal Mayen

Male · New Haven, Connecticut
Found Jul 26, 2018 · 8 years ago

In the case of Hector Mendizabal-Mayen, the deceased was discovered on July 26, 2018, in New Haven, Connecticut. Mr. Mendizabal-Mayen was known to be homeless, frequently roaming the New Haven area, and as such, his identity went unclaimed for some time. With…

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Sandra Roper - Dallas, Texas
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Sandra Roper

Female · Dallas, Texas
Found Jul 26, 2018 · 8 years ago

Sandra Lagayle Roper was a woman whose life ended in Dallas, Texas, under circumstances that remain shrouded in mystery. On July 26, 2018, her body was discovered, and she was officially pronounced deceased in the city. Despite the passage of time, her case…

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Rufus Jackson - Dallas, Texas
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Rufus Jackson

Male · Dallas, Texas
Found Jul 26, 2018 · 8 years ago

On July 26, 2018, a male individual named Rufus Jackson was found deceased in Dallas, Texas. His remains were discovered by authorities and were formally pronounced dead the same day in the city. The case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified…

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Eligio Santiago - Bronx, New York
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Eligio Santiago

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Jul 26, 2017 · 9 years ago

On July 26, 2017, the body of a male, identified as Eligio Santiago, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite efforts to uncover more about his identity and next of kin, Eligio Santiago remains an unclaimed person. This case has drawn attention due to…

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Brandon Bell

Male · Dallas, Texas
Found Jul 26, 2026 · this year

On July 26, 2026, the remains of a male identified as Brandon Newman Bell were discovered in Dallas, Texas. Despite exhaustive efforts to trace any relatives or associates, Brandon Newman Bell's next of kin remains unknown. The case, cataloged under the Namus…

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Margaret Ryan

Female · Temple Terrace, Florida
Found Jul 26, 2025 · 1 year ago

Margaret Ryan, a woman who succumbed to a chronic illness, passed away at a hospice facility in Temple Terrace, Florida. Her death occurred on July 26, 2025, and despite the circumstances being medically attended, she remains an unclaimed individual. The case…

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Derek Smith

Male · Lynn, Massachusetts
Found Jul 26, 2025 · 1 year ago

On July 26, 2025, the body of Derek L. Smith was discovered unresponsive in the hallway of his residence in Lynn, Massachusetts. Neighbors were the first to find him and promptly contacted emergency services. Despite efforts to revive him, Smith was…

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Derek Smith

Male · Lynn, Massachusetts
Found Jul 26, 2025 · 1 year ago

Derek L. Smith is recorded in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System as an unclaimed decedent connected to Lynn, Massachusetts, under case number UCP149488. According to the NamUs entry, his body was found on July 26, 2025, and the case record…

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Benjarmin Jones

Male · Irving, Texas
Found Jul 26, 2025 · 1 year ago

NamUs lists an unclaimed person case for a male identified as Benjarmin Tyrone Jones associated with Irving, Texas, under case number 149532 in the Unclaimed Persons database. The entry reflects that the decedent’s identity is known but his remains have not…

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Christopher Brown

Male · New York City, New York
Found Jul 26, 2025 · 1 year ago

Christopher Uriah Brown was reported as an unclaimed person following the discovery of his body on July 26, 2025, in New York City, New York. According to the case information associated with NamUs ID UCP153522, he was identified as a male decedent whose…

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Gregory Daniel

Male · Spokane, Washington
Found Jul 26, 2025 · 1 year ago

On July 26, 2025, the body of Gregory Daniel was discovered in Spokane, Washington, prompting an investigation by the Spokane County Medical Examiner's Office. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and efforts are ongoing to gather more…

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Christopher Humeland

Male · Ocean Shores, Washington
Found Jul 26, 2025 · 1 year ago

In the coastal community of Ocean Shores, Washington, a tragic discovery was made on July 26, 2025, when the body of an unclaimed male, identified as Christopher Lee Humeland, was found. With the Namus ID UCP163576, the case quickly became a focus for local…

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Stanley Cheatham

Male · Springfield, Illinois
Found Jul 26, 2024 · 2 years ago

Stanley Cheatham's case is a somber mystery, as his body was discovered on July 26, 2024, in a residence located in Springfield, Illinois. The NamUs ID for this unclaimed person case is UCP135735. This incident has left many questions unanswered, particularly…

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Edward Shott

Male · York, Pennsylvania
Found Jul 26, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the heart of York, Pennsylvania, a troubling case of an unclaimed individual named Edward Shott has emerged. On July 26, 2024, Edward Shott was found deceased, with his case documented under the Namus ID: UCP128413. The circumstances surrounding his death…

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