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Unclaimed Persons on March 17

626 open cases in our database happened on March 17. Every one is a family still waiting for answers.

Unclaimed Persons (57)

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Randolph Carpenter - Yonkers, New York
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Randolph Carpenter

Male · Yonkers, New York
Found Mar 17, 2016 · 10 years ago

On March 17, 2016, the remains of Randolph Carpenter, an unclaimed individual, were discovered in Yonkers, New York. Despite exhaustive efforts by local authorities and the medical examiner's office, this case has remained unresolved regarding the location of…

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Stephen Vargo

Male · Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Found Mar 17, 2021 · 5 years ago

On March 17, 2021, the body of Stephen Frank Vargo, an unclaimed individual, was discovered in his place of residence in Richland Township, Johnstown, Pennsylvania. This case has been recorded under Namus ID: UCP113500. Despite efforts by local authorities…

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John Grayson

Male · Victorville, California
Found Mar 17, 2016 · 10 years ago

On March 17, 2016, the body of John Grayson was discovered at the "Just By Goodness Home" board and care facility in Victorville, California. Despite efforts to identify and claim him, Grayson remains an unclaimed person, and his case is currently cataloged…

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Gerry Gilger

Female · Dallas, Texas
Found Mar 17, 2016 · 10 years ago

On March 17, 2016, the body of a female identified as Gerry Shamburger Gilger was discovered in Dallas, Texas. Following her death, authorities pronounced her deceased in Dallas, initiating a case to determine her next of kin and ensure any surviving family…

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Clayton Meeks

Male · North Charleston, South Carolina
Found Mar 17, 2006 · 20 years ago

Clayton Gennies Meeks was a 68-year-old male whose case was recorded as unclaimed following his death on March 17, 2006, in North Charleston, South Carolina. On that day, at 12:37 pm, a nursing supervisor at No. Trident Hospital reported that Mr. Meeks had…

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Luis Ramon Ayala Lopez - San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Luis Ramon Ayala Lopez

Male · San Juan, Puerto Rico
Found Mar 17, 2025 · 1 year ago

On March 17, 2025, the body of Luis Ramon Ayala Lopez, a male, was discovered in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The deceased was the victim of a motor vehicle accident, having been fatally struck. This unfortunate incident left authorities with the task of…

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Dinhvien Sintruong - Brooklyn, New York
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Dinhvien Sintruong

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Mar 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On March 17, 2023, the body of a male identified as Dinhvien Sintruong was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. The case, registered under Namus ID: UCP108158, is currently handled by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City. Despite efforts to…

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Paulin Valdes - Houston, Texas
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Paulin Valdes

Male · Houston, Texas
Found Mar 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On March 17, 2023, the body of Paulin Amaguer Valdes was discovered in Houston, Texas. Valdes, who had reportedly been experiencing homelessness, was found near a gas station he was known to frequent. The circumstances surrounding his death and how his body…

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John Cullen - Bronx, New York
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John Cullen

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Mar 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On March 17, 2023, the body of John Cullen was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite ongoing efforts, John Cullen remains unclaimed, and several details about his case continue to be investigated. Registered under the NamUs ID: UCP101919, this case has…

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Mae Goodwin - Bronx, New York
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Mae Goodwin

Female · Bronx, New York
Found Mar 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On March 17, 2023, a tragic discovery was made in the Bronx, New York, when the body of an unidentified female was found. The case, now officially referred to under Namus ID: UCP102036, involves the deceased woman, potentially identified as Mae Goodwin, whose…

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Hans Thompson - Dallas, Texas
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Hans Thompson

Male · Dallas, Texas
Found Mar 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On March 17, 2023, the body of Hans Richard Thompson, a male, was discovered in Dallas, Texas. Despite efforts to identify and reach out to any next of kin, Hans remains an unclaimed person, and authorities are continuing their search for any relatives or…

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Robert Gattenby - Houston, Texas
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Robert Gattenby

Male · Houston, Texas
Found Mar 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On March 17, 2023, the body of Robert Conrad Gattenby was discovered in a grassy median in Houston, Texas, a location where he was reportedly known to reside. This case has been registered under the Namus ID: UCP102551. The circumstances surrounding Mr.…

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Leroy Kelley - Brooklyn, New York
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Leroy Kelley

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Mar 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

On March 17, 2022, the body of a male identified as Leroy Kelley was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. Despite efforts from local authorities and medical examiners, Leroy Kelley remains an unclaimed person, leaving numerous questions unanswered about his…

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Hardip Singh - Bronx, New York
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Hardip Singh

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Mar 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

On March 17, 2022, the Bronx, New York, became the solemn host to a mysterious and unresolved case involving an unclaimed individual identified as Hardip Singh. This case is cataloged under Namus ID: UCP91027 and remains unsolved as efforts continue to…

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Jose Colon Lopez - Bronx, New York
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Jose Colon Lopez

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Mar 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

In the Bronx, New York, a case concerning an unclaimed individual, identified as Jose Manuel Colon-Lopez, has emerged. The male body was discovered on March 17, 2022. The case is registered under Namus ID: UCP90657 and is being handled by the Office of Chief…

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Andrew Rizzo - Bronx, New York
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Andrew Rizzo

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Mar 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

On March 17, 2022, the body of an unidentified male, later associated with the name Andrew Thomas Rizzo, was uncovered in the Bronx, New York. The circumstances that led to the discovery of Rizzo’s body remain unspecified, contributing to the intrigue and…

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Martha Mitchell - Manhattan, New York
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Martha Mitchell

Female · Manhattan, New York
Found Mar 17, 2020 · 6 years ago

On March 17, 2020, the body of an unclaimed female was discovered in Manhattan, New York, and has since been identified under the unclaimed person case of Martha Mitchell. With Namus ID UCP68023, the case is actively managed by the Office of Chief Medical…

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Anthony Carty - Bronx, New York
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Anthony Carty

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Mar 17, 2020 · 6 years ago

On March 17, 2020, the body of Anthony Carty was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite the passage of time, he remains an unclaimed person, with efforts ongoing to locate any next of kin or connections that might aid in resolving his case. Identified…

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John Kokoris - Manhattan, New York
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John Kokoris

Male · Manhattan, New York
Found Mar 17, 2020 · 6 years ago

On March 17, 2020, the body of a deceased individual identified as John Kokoris was found in Manhattan, New York. The circumstances surrounding the discovery are yet to be publicly disclosed, and no claims have been made regarding his remains. The case has…

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Alphonso Holmes - Atlanta, Georgia
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Alphonso Holmes

Male · Atlanta, Georgia
Found Mar 17, 2019 · 7 years ago

Alphonso Holmes, a 69-year-old black male, became the subject of an unclaimed person case following his passing on March 17, 2019, in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Holmes suffered a debilitating ground-level fall on February 19, 2019, from which he tragically never…

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Jacques Peltier - Brooklyn, New York
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Jacques Peltier

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Mar 17, 2017 · 9 years ago

On March 17, 2017, a male body was discovered in Brooklyn, New York, and despite extensive efforts, remains unclaimed and unidentified. The case, registered under Namus ID: UCP4172, concerns an individual named Jacques Peltier. Since the discovery, the case…

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Merle Mims - Birmingham, Alabama
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Merle Mims

Female · Birmingham, Alabama
Found Mar 17, 2015 · 11 years ago

On March 17, 2015, the body of Merle Mims was discovered at the Birmingham East Nursing and Rehab in Birmingham, Alabama. Merle Mims, a resident of the facility, passed away from natural causes, marking a solemn end to her life. Despite the normalcy…

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Irineo Flores - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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Irineo Flores

Male · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Found Mar 17, 2013 · 13 years ago

On March 17, 2013, the body of Irineo Flores was discovered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. His case, identified by Namus ID: UCP459, unfolds as a somber reminder of individuals who pass away with no immediate claimant of their remains. Irineo Flores was found…

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Marion Knox - Quincy, Massachusetts
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Marion Knox

Female · Quincy, Massachusetts
Found Mar 17, 2010 · 16 years ago

On March 17, 2010, a significant case emerged from Quincy, Massachusetts, when the body of Marion Knox was discovered in her residence. This case, registered under the Namus ID: UCP2404, highlights a tragic scenario where an individual remained unclaimed…

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Leslie Lakotos - Everett, Washington
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Leslie Lakotos

Male · Everett, Washington
Found Mar 17, 2005 · 21 years ago

In a serene neighborhood of Everett, Washington, the quiet normalcy was interrupted on March 17, 2005, when the body of Leslie Lakotos was discovered at his residence. Leslie, tragically, fell victim to heart disease, which ultimately claimed his life. The…

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Benedicto Padilla Cruz

Male · Queens, New York
Found Mar 17, 2026 · this year

On March 17, 2026, the body of a male, identified as Benedicto Padilla Cruz, was discovered in Queens, New York. Despite efforts made by authorities, the case remains unresolved with the deceased remaining unclaimed. As the investigation progresses, the…

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Benedicto Padilla Cruz

Male · Queens, New York
Found Mar 17, 2026 · this year

On March 17, 2026, the body of an unclaimed male, later identified as Benedicto Padilla Cruz, was discovered in Queens, New York. Despite efforts to locate his next of kin or any individuals with information regarding his identity or circumstances, no…

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Calvin Sy

Male · Cordova, Tennessee
Found Mar 17, 2026 · this year

On March 17, 2026, Calvin Y. Sy was discovered deceased in his Memphis residence in Cordova, Tennessee. His body was found during a welfare check conducted by local authorities, which led to the opening of an unclaimed person case with the Namus ID UCP158265.…

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David Renteria

Male · Lynwood, California
Found Mar 17, 2026 · this year

On March 17, 2026, the body of David Gastelum Renteria, an unclaimed 69-year-old Hispanic male, was discovered in Lynwood, California. The decedent was quickly transported to a nearby hospital, where medical professionals ultimately pronounced his death on…

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Jonathan Scott

Male · Fresno, California
Found Mar 17, 2025 · 1 year ago

Jonathan Randall Scott was found deceased on March 17, 2025, in Fresno, California. The nursing staff at his facility reported that he was last seen alive around 3:30 a.m. during routine rounds. Approximately one hour later, when the staff conducted another…

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Bradley Schmidt

Male · Tacoma, Washington
Found Mar 17, 2025 · 1 year ago

Bradley Scott Schmidt, a 54-year-old male, passed away on March 17, 2025, in Tacoma, Washington. The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office has been tasked with managing his case. Unfortunately, despite their efforts, no family or friends have been located…

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Alexander Mota

Male · Lutz, Florida
Found Mar 17, 2025 · 1 year ago

Alexander Mota, a male individual, was found deceased on March 17, 2025, in Lutz, Florida. He passed away at a Tampa-area hospital after battling a chronic medical condition. Despite efforts to identify next of kin or claimants, his case remains open as…

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Shinichiro Yanase

Male · Honolulu, Hawaii
Found Mar 17, 2025 · 1 year ago

On March 17, 2025, a male individual identified as Shinichiro Yanase collapsed suddenly while jogging along a Honolulu sidewalk. Emergency services were alerted to the scene, but tragically, Mr. Yanase was pronounced deceased upon arrival. His identity was…

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Stephen Moomaw

Male · Richland, Washington
Found Mar 17, 2024 · 2 years ago

Stephen B. Moomaw, an unclaimed decedent, was found on March 17, 2024, in Richland, Washington. His body was discovered at the Life Care Center in Richland, where he had passed away due to natural circumstances. Despite efforts to locate and notify his next…

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Bart Jones

Male · Tacoma, Washington
Found Mar 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On March 17, 2023, the body of Bart Jason Jones, a 53-year-old male, was discovered at his former residence in Tacoma, Washington. The discovery was handled by the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, given the official agency case number 230782, and…

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Gregory Shoemaker

Male · Knoxville, Tennessee
Found Mar 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On March 17, 2023, a male body was discovered in Knoxville, Tennessee, identified as Gregory Kevin Shoemaker. Despite efforts by the authorities, they were unable to locate any next of kin for Shoemaker. As a result, he remains an unclaimed person, with his…

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Jackie Robinson

Male · Memphis, Tennessee
Found Mar 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

In March 2023, the lifeless body of Jackie Ray Robinson, a male resident of Memphis, Tennessee, was discovered. On the 17th of March, Mr. Robinson was found unresponsive at his home by his girlfriend, prompting the initial call for medical and law enforcement…

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Ilene Storms

Female · Spokane, Washington
Found Mar 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On March 17, 2023, the body of an unidentified female, later referred to as Ilene Storms, was discovered in Spokane, Washington. Despite efforts to identify her and notify her next of kin, she remains an unclaimed person. The case is being overseen by the…

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Senovio Diaz-Garcia

Male · Stockton, California
Found Mar 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

In a poignant and unresolved case from Stockton, California, Senovio Arturo Diaz-Garcia's body was discovered on March 17, 2022. His remains were found in a dugout along Highway 4, a place he had called home for about a year according to the local residents.…

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Danny Byrom

Male · Knoxville, Tennessee
Found Mar 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

On March 17, 2022, in Knoxville, Tennessee, the body of a man identified as Danny L. Byrom was discovered. Details of the case are documented under NamUs ID UCP90458. The Knoxville Police Department is managing the investigation under the case number…

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Daniel Mesa-Valdes

Male · Honolulu, Hawaii
Found Mar 17, 2020 · 6 years ago

On the morning of March 17, 2020, a male body was discovered at a city bus stop in Honolulu, Hawaii. Passersby found the individual, later identified as Daniel M. Mesa-Valdes, lying on his back and unresponsive. Despite the quick response of an Institute for…

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Harold Benson

Male · National City, California
Found Mar 17, 2020 · 6 years ago

In a tragic sequence of events on March 17, 2020, an unidentified male, later referred to as Harold Benson, succumbed to his injuries after being struck by a car in National City, California. Despite efforts to save him, Harold was pronounced dead after being…

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Daniel Mesa-Valdes

Male · Honolulu, Hawaii
Found Mar 17, 2020 · 6 years ago

In the early hours of March 17, 2020, the lifeless body of Daniel M. Mesa-Valdes was discovered at a city bus stop in Honolulu, Hawaii. Bystanders observed him lying supine and unresponsive, prompting an immediate notification to emergency services. Despite…

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Pedro Colon

Male · Freehold, New Jersey
Found Mar 17, 2020 · 6 years ago

On March 17, 2020, the body of an unclaimed individual, later identified as Pedro Colon, was discovered at a residence in Freehold, New Jersey. Despite efforts to locate next of kin or family members who might claim him, Pedro remains unclaimed. The case is…

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Florenz Perez

Male · Dallas, Texas
Found Mar 17, 2020 · 6 years ago

Florenz Lawrence Perez was a male individual whose body was discovered on March 17, 2020, in Dallas, Texas. Following the discovery, he was officially pronounced deceased in the same city. Despite efforts to identify and locate his next of kin, his case…

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Michael Pertz

Male · San Diego, California
Found Mar 17, 2019 · 7 years ago

On March 17, 2019, in San Diego, California, the body of Michael Dean Pertz was discovered, marking the start of an unclaimed person case registered under Namus ID: UCP57614. Michael, a 55-year-old divorced White male, resided with a roommate in San Diego. In…

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William Gaul

Male · Dorchester, Massachusetts
Found Mar 17, 2017 · 9 years ago

In March of 2017, a tragic discovery was made in Dorchester, Massachusetts—the body of an adult male, later identified as William Gaul. The circumstances surrounding his death point to the possibility of an overdose, yet the details remain unclear. Found on…

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Johnny Dunn

Male · Ashville, Alabama
Found Mar 17, 2017 · 9 years ago

In Ashville, Alabama, a mysterious case came to light on March 17, 2017, when the body of Johnny Lee Dunn was discovered. Known for living a solitary life, Dunn's passing left many questions unanswered, and the circumstances surrounding his death remain…

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