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Heather Rowe

Missing · age 23 · New Orleans, Louisiana

Last seen March 5, 1996

In the spring of 1996, a young individual named Heather Samantha Rowe, also known as Douglas Scott Rowe, embarked on a journey that would lead to a decades-long mystery. Heather, a 23-year-old transgender woman, left from Columbus, Georgia, on a Greyhound bus…

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William Cole, Jr

Male, age 76 · Jewell Ridge, Virginia

Last seen Mar 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the rural landscape of Jewell Ridge, Virginia, 76-year-old William Arthur Cole, Jr. was a familiar, if solitary, figure. A resident of a secluded area, he was known for his love of the outdoors and would often be seen walking the trails and his own lengthy…

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Heather Tifft

Female, age 47 · Hot Springs, Montana

Last seen Mar 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

Heather Lynn Tifft, a 47-year-old woman from Hot Springs, Montana, was last seen on March 5, 2021. At the time of her disappearance, she was living with her mother. On the day she went missing, Tifft mentioned she was going to a friend's house but never…

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Aaron Dunbar

Male, age 30 · Bowie, Maryland

Last seen Mar 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

Aaron Edwin Dunbar, a 31-year-old man from Fairfax County, Virginia, has been missing since March 3, 2021. Despite extensive searches, his whereabouts remain unknown, and his case is classified as endangered due to his medical needs. On the day of his…

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Vanessa Renee Valdez

Female, age 45 · Indio, California

Last seen Mar 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

Vanessa Renee Valdez, a 45-year-old woman, was last seen in Indio, California on March 5, 2021. She has not been heard from since her disappearance. At the time she went missing, Valdez was described as a White female, standing at 5'1" and weighing 110…

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Michael VanZandt

Male, age 36 · Hermosa Beach, California

Last seen Mar 5, 2016 · 10 years ago

Michael David VanZandt, a 36-year-old father of three and an Air Force veteran, went missing on the night of March 5, 2016, from Hermosa Beach, California. VanZandt had gone out with friends that evening to watch a UFC fight, and after leaving the bar…

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Juan Rodriguez Salas

Male, age 29 · Nogales, Arizona

Last seen Mar 5, 2011 · 15 years ago

In the vast, sun-scorched landscape of Arizona, the story of Juan Rodriguez Salas is one of countless narratives of hope and uncertainty that begin at the U.S.-Mexico border. On March 5, 2011, Juan, a 29-year-old Hispanic male, was on the threshold of a new…

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Roger Sawyer

Male, age 68 · Flamingo Campground/ Homestead, Florida

Last seen Mar 5, 2011 · 15 years ago

Roger Kenneth Sawyer, 68, went missing on March 5, 2011, while staying at the Flamingo Campground in Everglades National Park, Florida. Originally from Oregon, Sawyer was on a cross-country trip with his family. That evening, Sawyer was last seen around 6:00…

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Marizela Perez

Female, age 18 · Seattle, Washington

Last seen Mar 5, 2011 · 15 years ago

On March 5, 2011, Marizela Perez, an 18-year-old female, disappeared from Seattle, Washington. A freshman at the University of Washington, Marizela left the home she shared with her aunt and uncle in the Rainier Beach neighborhood, intending to travel to the…

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Javion McGuffie

Male, age 20 · Greensboro, Alabama

Killed Mar 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the small city of Greensboro, Alabama, the afternoon of March 5, 2021, was shattered by gunfire that ended the life of 20-year-old Javion McGuffie. A Black male, McGuffie was fatally shot around 2 p.m. in what authorities believe was a gang-related…

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Rudolph Vega

Male, age 27 · Tucson, Arizona

Killed Mar 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

Rudolph Angel Vega Jr., a 27-year-old male, was fatally shot in a road rage incident in Tucson, Arizona, on March 4, 2021. The altercation occurred while both vehicles were traveling westbound on West Valencia Road. Vega was a passenger in one of the cars…

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Frank Brown

Male, age 45 · Albuquerque, New Mexico

Killed Mar 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

On March 4, 2021, a tragic incident occurred at the Imperial Inn Motel located on Central Avenue in Albuquerque, New Mexico, resulting in the death of Frank Brown, a 46-year-old man. The events unfolded when Brown was walking to his car from one of the rooms…

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Matthew Miller

Male, age 21 · Grants, New Mexico

Killed Mar 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the quiet town of Grants, New Mexico, a dark story unfolded around the life and untimely death of 21-year-old Matthew Miller. A young man described by those who knew him as a decent person with a fondness for his pets, Miller had faced a series of personal…

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Joseph Smith

Male, age 25 · Upton, Kentucky

Killed Mar 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the quiet community of Upton, Kentucky, a confrontation that began over a stolen vehicle escalated into a fatal encounter, claiming the life of 25-year-old Joseph Smith. The male victim, whose race was not specified in the available information, was…

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Paul Williams Jr.

Male, age 52 · Bulan, Kentucky

Killed Mar 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the quiet community of Bulan, Kentucky, the evening of March 5, 2021, was shattered by violence that ended the life of 52-year-old Paul Williams, Jr. A male resident of Bulan, he was discovered deceased inside a home on Middle Drive, having sustained what…

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Etenesh Kebede

Female, age 54 · Seattle, Washington

Killed Mar 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

On the evening of Friday, March 5, 2021, the life of Etenesh Kebede, a 54-year-old Black/African American woman, was tragically cut short in what was described as an act of domestic gun violence. The incident unfolded inside her residence in Des Moines…

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Edward Jamir Neal

Male, age 18 · Hampton, Virginia

Killed Mar 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

On a Friday evening, Edward Jamir Neal, an 18-year-old Black or African American male, was inside a residence in Hampton, Virginia, when his life was cut short. The date was March 5, 2021, and Neal was in a back room at a home on the 1000 block of Bethel…

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Unidentified Remains (32)

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 90 · Bronx, New York

Found Mar 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

Unknown male who was found unresponsive at the 14th St/7th Ave train station in June 2018. He survived until March 2021. There are no leads to his identity.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 58 · Sylmar, California

Found Mar 5, 1996 · 30 years ago

The decedent was attending a Grupo AA meeting at an unknown location when he became very ill. Other participants transported the decedent to Olive View Medical Center where he remained until his death on 3/8/1996. He had a possible first name of "Carlos".

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 50 · Marietta, Georgia

Found Mar 5, 1991 · 35 years ago

Remains of decedent were found by a hunter on the south side of Barrett Parkway between I-75 and Barrett Lakes Drive, and across from Cobb Place Shopping Center. The remains were scattered over a large area and partially covered with leaf material and pine…

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 24 · Tucson, Arizona

Found Mar 5, 1981 · 45 years ago

Partial skeletal remains found on two occassions (accession ME81-163 recovered on 5 March 1981 and accession ME81-848 recovered on 27 November 1981) and represent the same individual.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 68 · Deerfield, Illinois

Found Mar 5, 1981 · 45 years ago

Pedestrian was struck by a train

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 50 · Costa Mesa, California

Found Mar 5, 1971 · 55 years ago

Contact Investigating agency Orange County Sheriff-Coroner website http://ocsd.org/divisions/prof/coroner/ud/john/7100825GR

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 66 · Fort Mohave, Arizona

Found Mar 5, 2006 · 20 years ago

Found skeletal remains in wash approximately 1 mile north of the Sterling Dr and Vanderslice.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 35 · Ft Myers, Florida

Found Mar 5, 1991 · 35 years ago

Found deceased male at residence not belonging to decedent.

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Unclaimed Persons (75)

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Quintin Brown

Male · Atlanta, Georgia

Found Mar 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

In a case that has garnered attention for its tragic circumstances, the unidentified decedent was discovered on March 5, 2021, in Atlanta, Georgia. The male, identified through NamUs under the case number UCP80197, met his untimely death while presumed to be…

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Victor Perdomo Villalobos

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Mar 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

In early March of 2021, the body of an individual identified as Victor Javier Perdomo-Villalobos was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite efforts to locate next of kin or individuals who may claim the body, Victor remains unclaimed. The circumstances…

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Mary Lin

Female · Manhattan, New York

Found Mar 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

The unidentified female, known as Mary Lin, was discovered on March 5, 2021, in Manhattan, New York. Her case, registered under the Namus ID: UCP80398, remains unresolved as authorities seek to confirm her identity and locate her next of kin. The discovery of…

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Wilfredo Quinones Lopez

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Mar 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

In March of 2021, the Bronx, New York, became the focal point of an unclaimed person's case involving Wilfredo Quinones-Lopez. On March 5, 2021, the body of this male individual was discovered in the area, setting off an investigation to uncover the…

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Gilberto Ramirez

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Mar 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the bustling borough of the Bronx, New York, the body of an unclaimed man, identified as Gilberto Ramirez, was discovered on March 5, 2021. This curious case, encapsulated by the Namus ID UCP80396, remains unresolved, leaving numerous questions about Mr.…

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Henry MacMahon

Male · Brooklyn, New York

Found Mar 5, 2016 · 10 years ago

On March 5th, 2016, the body of a man identified as Henry MacMahon was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. Despite thorough investigations by the local authorities, Henry MacMahon's case remains unresolved, as no family or next of kin has come forward to claim…

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Warren Jones

Male · Queens, New York

Found Mar 5, 2016 · 10 years ago

On March 5, 2016, the body of an unclaimed male, later identified as Warren Jones, was discovered in Queens, New York. Despite extensive efforts by the authorities, no familial contacts were found, and the case remains unresolved. With a NaMus ID of UCP3051…

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Harry Borg

Male · Somerset, Massachusetts

Found Mar 5, 2011 · 15 years ago

Harry E. Borg was discovered deceased in his hotel room on March 5, 2011, in Somerset, Massachusetts. Three days before his death, Borg had checked into the accommodation, but unfortunately, during his stay, he passed away under circumstances that have led to…

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Serial Killer Victims (7)

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Jennifer Lannon

Victim of Sean Michael Lannon

age 39 · Grants, New Mexico

Killed Mar 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

In January 2021, Jennifer Lannon, a 39-year-old White woman, was reported missing from her home in Grants, New Mexico, along with two of her friends, Jesten Mata, 40, and Matthew Miller, 21. Her ex-husband, Sean Lannon, told family members that she had run…

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Jesten Mata

Victim of Sean Michael Lannon

age 40 · Grants, New Mexico

Killed Mar 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

Jesten Mata, a 40-year-old Hispanic/Latino man from Grants, New Mexico, was one of four people murdered in a gruesome case that spanned two states. He was described by authorities as the boyfriend of Jennifer Lannon, another of the victims. The search for…

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Matthew Miller

Victim of Sean Michael Lannon

age 21 · Grants, New Mexico

Killed Mar 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

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Krystal Baker

Victim of I-45 Killer

age 13 · Texas City, Texas

Killed Mar 5, 1996 · 30 years ago

Krystal Jean Baker, a 13-year-old girl from Texas City, Texas, was tragically murdered on March 5, 1996. She was last seen walking from her grandmother's house, intending to reach a convenience store to call a friend for a ride. However, she never made it to…

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Marta Reeves

Victim of Gary Leon Ridgway

age 36 · Seattle, Washington

Killed Mar 5, 1990 · 36 years ago

Marta Reeves, a 36-year-old Caucasian woman, was last heard from on March 5, 1990, when she made a phone call to her estranged husband. At the time of her disappearance, she was a mother of four who was separated from her family and struggling with a crack…

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Elizabeth Ann Kenyon

Victim of Christopher Bernard Wilder

age 23 · Coral Gables, Florida

Killed Mar 5, 1984 · 42 years ago

Elizabeth Ann Kenyon, a 23-year-old Caucasian female from Coral Gables, Florida, vanished on March 5, 1984, under deeply troubling circumstances. She was last seen in the parking lot of Coral Gables High School, where she worked as a special education…

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Calvin Dean

Victim of James Edward Daniels

Queens, New York

Killed Mar 5, 1963 · 63 years ago

Calvin Dean, a Black man, died on March 5, 1963, in Queens, New York, after violence erupted around a craps game in Ozone Park. The surviving record of what happened that day is spare, but consistent in its outline: Dean was running the game when the…

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