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Unclaimed Persons on May 12

703 open cases in our database happened on May 12. Every one is a family still waiting for answers.

Unclaimed Persons (76)

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Nelson Santiago - Bronx, New York
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Nelson Santiago

Male · Bronx, New York
Found May 12, 2021 · 5 years ago

On May 12, 2021, the body of Nelson Santiago, an unclaimed individual, was discovered in Bronx, New York. The case has been registered under the NamUs ID UCP82635 and remains a poignant reminder of the challenges faced when a person passes away without…

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Miguel Chango - Bronx, New York
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Miguel Chango

Male · Bronx, New York
Found May 12, 2021 · 5 years ago

On May 12, 2021, the body of Miguel Chango was discovered in the Bronx, New York, under circumstances that led to an active investigation. Despite efforts to identify next of kin or find acquaintances who could claim him, he has remained an unclaimed person…

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Eamon Rynn - New York, New York
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Eamon Rynn

Male · New York, New York
Found May 12, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 5, 2021, a male body, identified as Eamon Rynn, was discovered in New York, New York. Despite efforts to trace family connections or acquaintances, Eamon Rynn remains unclaimed. This case has presented challenges, leaving questions unanswered…

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Carlos Ramirez - Bronx, New York
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Carlos Ramirez

Male · Bronx, New York
Found May 12, 2021 · 5 years ago

On May 12, 2021, the body of a male, identified as Carlos Ramirez, was found in the Bronx, New York. Despite efforts to locate family or next of kin, Carlos Ramirez remains unclaimed. His case is documented under Namus ID UCP81678, and the New York City…

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Edwin Martinez - Bronx, New York
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Edwin Martinez

Male · Bronx, New York
Found May 12, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the bustling borough of the Bronx, New York, the discovery of Edwin Martinez's body on May 12, 2021, marks a solemn chapter in the ongoing efforts to connect unidentified and unclaimed individuals back to their loved ones. Known only by his name, Edwin…

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Harry Ray - Wellesley, Massachusetts
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Harry Ray

Male · Wellesley, Massachusetts
Found May 12, 2021 · 5 years ago

On May 12, 2021, the body of Harry R. Ray, an unclaimed individual, was discovered in his home in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Despite thorough investigations by local authorities, the exact cause and manner of Ray's death remain unknown. This unfortunate case…

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Dwayne Buckner - Redlands, California
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Dwayne Buckner

Male · Redlands, California
Found May 12, 2021 · 5 years ago

Dwayne Elmo Buckner, whose Namus ID is UCP105149, was an unclaimed individual whose case poses a poignant reminder of those who pass away without immediate family or friends to step forward. Found deceased on May 12, 2021, in a nursing home located in…

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Robert Roche - Mesquite, Texas
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Robert Roche

Male · Mesquite, Texas
Found May 12, 2021 · 5 years ago

The case of Robert James Roche remains unresolved following the discovery of his body in Mesquite, Texas on May 12, 2021. Although the male individual was located within the Mesquite area, official records indicate that he was pronounced deceased in Dallas…

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Tony Gigliotti - Plymouth, Massachusetts
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Tony Gigliotti

Male · Plymouth, Massachusetts
Found May 12, 2006 · 20 years ago

On May 12, 2006, the body of a male was discovered in Plymouth, Massachusetts, marking the beginning of an intricate and unresolved case involving the unclaimed remains of Tony Gigliotti. Despite the passage of time, he remains unidentified in official…

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Jessie Dobbs

Male · Kansas City, Kansas
Found May 12, 2021 · 5 years ago

In an ongoing case managed by the Forensic Medical of Kansas - Kansas City, the remains of Jessie R. Dobbs were discovered in Kansas City, Kansas, on the 12th of May, 2021. Despite efforts to ascertain more about Jessie's background and establish a connection…

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Hubert Gauggel

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found May 12, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the bustling neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, an unidentified male body was discovered on May 12, 2016. The individual, later identified as Hubert Gauggel, remains unclaimed to this day. He was found under circumstances that have not been publicly…

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Bruce Johnson

Male · Honolulu, Hawaii
Found May 12, 2016 · 10 years ago

On May 12, 2016, the body of a male, identified as Bruce Johnson, was found in Honolulu, Hawaii. Despite extensive efforts, he remains unclaimed, categorized under the NamUs ID UCP5077. The Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office has been handling his case…

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Lansana Kouyate

Male · Atlanta, Georgia
Found May 12, 2011 · 15 years ago

Lansana Kouyate, identified as a male, was discovered on May 12, 2011, in Atlanta, Georgia. His case is listed under Namus ID: UCP208. He was known to reside at a homeless shelter, from which he was transported to a medical facility due to abdominal pain.…

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Percy Sallie

Male · Dallas, Texas
Found May 12, 2011 · 15 years ago

On May 12, 2011, the body of Percy Sallie was discovered in Dallas, Texas. Following standard procedures, authorities pronounced him deceased in Dallas, initiating efforts to locate his next of kin. Despite investigative attempts, Sallie remains unclaimed…

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David Alexander

Male · Irving, Texas
Found May 12, 2011 · 15 years ago

On May 12, 2011, the body of David Edward Alexander was discovered in Irving, Texas. Following the discovery, authorities pronounced him deceased in Dallas, Texas. Despite efforts to locate his next of kin, Alexander remains unclaimed, leaving investigators…

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Jenny Burnell

Female · Buena Park, California
Found May 12, 2006 · 20 years ago

In December of 2006, a female body was discovered in Buena Park, California, prompting an investigation by the Orange County Sheriff Coroner's office. The woman was later identified as Jenny Burnell, although much mystery surrounds the circumstances leading…

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Dennis Clement

Male · Sunnyside, Washington
Found May 12, 2006 · 20 years ago

On May 12, 2006, the body of Dennis A. Clement was discovered in Sunnyside, Washington, a small community nestled in Yakima County. Despite the passage of time, Clement's identification remained unclaimed, and the circumstances surrounding his death have yet…

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Donald Caraballo - Manhattan, New York
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Donald Caraballo

Male · Manhattan, New York
Found May 12, 2026 · this year

On May 12, 2026, the body of an unclaimed male, identified as Donald Caraballo, was discovered in Manhattan, New York. This case, recorded under the Namus ID: UCP158843, has brought attention to the silent tragedies of numerous unclaimed individuals in urban…

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Franz Paul - Elmhurst, New York
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Franz Paul

Male · Elmhurst, New York
Found May 12, 2026 · this year

In Elmhurst, New York, on May 12, 2026, the body of a male identified as Franz George Paul was discovered under circumstances that have yet to be fully understood. Despite efforts to uncover more about his identity and the events leading to his death, Franz…

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Jimmy Santana - New York, New York
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Jimmy Santana

Male · New York, New York
Found May 12, 2026 · this year

On May 12, 2026, the body of an unclaimed male identified as Jimmy Goodman Santana was discovered in New York, New York. Despite extensive efforts by the authorities, no next of kin have been located or have come forward to claim the body. The case, cataloged…

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Darryl Louzan Oquendo - Bayamón, Puerto Rico
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Darryl Louzan Oquendo

Male · Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Found May 12, 2026 · this year

Darryl Louzan Oquendo was discovered deceased on May 12, 2026, in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. The circumstances of his passing remain unclear, as he was found dead in bed, prompting an investigation into the cause and circumstances surrounding his untimely death.…

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Jeffery Craig - Knoxville, Tennessee
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Jeffery Craig

Male · Knoxville, Tennessee
Found May 12, 2026 · this year

On May 12, 2026, the body of an unidentified male, identified as Jeffery Todd Craig, was discovered in Knoxville, Tennessee. Despite extensive efforts, authorities have been unable to locate any next of kin for Jeffery. His case has been designated under the…

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Scott Seale - Birmingham, Alabama
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Scott Seale

Male · Birmingham, Alabama
Found May 12, 2025 · 1 year ago

Scott Roberts Seale was discovered deceased on May 12, 2025, in Birmingham, Alabama. His body was found inside his vehicle, which was parked at his private residence. Authorities determined that Mr. Seale passed away due to natural causes. Despite efforts to…

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Humberto Herrero Rodriguez - Los Angeles, California
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Humberto Herrero Rodriguez

Male · Los Angeles, California
Found May 12, 2025 · 1 year ago

On May 12, 2025, the body of Humberto Herrero Rodriguez was discovered unresponsive on a sidewalk in Los Angeles, California. Despite efforts to identify next of kin or locate personal contacts, Mr. Rodriguez remains an unclaimed person. The circumstances…

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WILLIAMS TARBERT - SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico
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WILLIAMS TARBERT

Male · SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico
Found May 12, 2024 · 2 years ago

On May 12, 2024, an unclaimed individual, identified as Williams D. Tarbert, was found in a distressing state in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The male body was discovered after Tarbert reportedly fell in front of a McDonald’s restaurant in Carolina. Emergency…

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Hin Liu - Washington, District of Columbia
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Hin Liu

Male · Washington, District of Columbia
Found May 12, 2024 · 2 years ago

Hin S. Liu, a male, was found deceased on May 12, 2024, in Washington, District of Columbia. According to reports, maintenance personnel attempted to contact him on the same day after there had been no response at his door for some time. A tenant, who had…

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Osmin Castro Sanchez - Los Angeles, California
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Osmin Castro Sanchez

Male · Los Angeles, California
Found May 12, 2024 · 2 years ago

On May 12, 2024, the body of Osmin Santiago Castro-Sanchez was discovered on a sidewalk in Los Angeles, California. Despite efforts to identify his next-of-kin, the case remains unresolved, leaving him classified as an unclaimed person with Namus ID…

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Okon Ekanem - Queens, New York
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Okon Ekanem

Male · Queens, New York
Found May 12, 2024 · 2 years ago

On May 12, 2024, in Queens, New York, the unidentified body of a male, later determined to be named Okon A Ekanem, was discovered, presenting a case that remains unresolved. The conditions surrounding the death and subsequent discovery have left many…

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John Jones - Staten Island, New York
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John Jones

Male · Staten Island, New York
Found May 12, 2023 · 3 years ago

In a compelling case of an unclaimed individual, authorities are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a man who was discovered on May 12, 2023, in Staten Island, New York. The individual, known only as John Edward Jones, was found deceased, and…

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Jeffrey Sadlowski - Reading, Pennsylvania
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Jeffrey Sadlowski

Male · Reading, Pennsylvania
Found May 12, 2023 · 3 years ago

In Reading, Pennsylvania, the unclaimed case of Jeffrey Scott Sadlowski unfolds with poignant details surrounding his discovery on May 12, 2023. Found deceased at his residence, the circumstances of his passing have led to a thorough examination by the Berks…

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Michael Onisiforou - Houston, Texas
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Michael Onisiforou

Male · Houston, Texas
Found May 12, 2022 · 4 years ago

On December 5, 2022, an unidentified male body was discovered in Houston, Texas, marking the beginning of a case involving Michael Jay Onisiforou under the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) ID: UCP91967. The case raised significant…

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Victor Cortes - Manhattan, New York
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Victor Cortes

Male · Manhattan, New York
Found May 12, 2020 · 6 years ago

On May 12, 2020, the body of an unidentified male, later identified as Victor Cortes, was discovered in Manhattan, New York. Despite efforts by the authorities, his remains have not been claimed, marking the case as one that requires public awareness and…

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Miguel Torrent - Bronx, New York
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Miguel Torrent

Male · Bronx, New York
Found May 12, 2020 · 6 years ago

In early December 2020, authorities in Bronx, New York, came across the unidentified remains of a male individual, currently recognized as Miguel Torrent. The discovery occurred on the 5th of December, setting off a meticulous investigation by the Office of…

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Francis Sorillo - Manhattan, New York
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Francis Sorillo

Male · Manhattan, New York
Found May 12, 2020 · 6 years ago

On May 12, 2020, the body of an unidentified male was discovered in Manhattan, New York. The deceased, later identified as Francis Sorillo, remains an unclaimed person. This case has been meticulously documented under the Namus ID UCP69875. The circumstances…

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Maria Lopez - New York, New York
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Maria Lopez

Female · New York, New York
Found May 12, 2020 · 6 years ago

On May 12, 2020, the remains of an unidentified female, later given the provisional name Maria Lopez, were discovered in New York, New York. Despite efforts to identify her, she remains unclaimed, leaving a mystery surrounding her identity and life. The case…

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Javier Toro - Bronx, New York
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Javier Toro

Male · Bronx, New York
Found May 12, 2020 · 6 years ago

In a case that remains unresolved, the unidentified male body of Javier Toro was discovered on May 12, 2020, in the Bronx, New York. With a NamUs ID of UCP69532, this case has caught the attention of the local authorities and communities alike, as they work…

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Ruth Brown - Bronx, New York
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Ruth Brown

Female · Bronx, New York
Found May 12, 2020 · 6 years ago

On December 5, 2020, the body of a female later identified as Ruth Brown was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite extensive efforts by the authorities, her next of kin has not been located, leaving her case unclaimed. The study and commemoration of…

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Ivan Naidenov - Brooklyn, New York
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Ivan Naidenov

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found May 12, 2019 · 7 years ago

On May 12, 2019, the body of Ivan Naidenov, a male, was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. Despite the passage of time, Ivan Naidenov remains unclaimed, with efforts still underway to identify next of kin or find any known associates who could provide further…

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Olimjon Mamatkulov - New York, New York
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Olimjon Mamatkulov

Male · New York, New York
Found May 12, 2019 · 7 years ago

Olimjon Mamatkulov, a male, was found deceased on December 5, 2019, in New York, New York. Despite efforts to identify his next of kin, he remains an unclaimed person in the city's records. The circumstances surrounding his death and any personal history are…

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Carlos Santos - New York, New York
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Carlos Santos

Male · New York, New York
Found May 12, 2019 · 7 years ago

On May 12, 2019, the body of an unidentified male was discovered in New York, New York. The individual, referred to as Carlos Santos, has remained an unclaimed person, with efforts ongoing to identify next of kin or individuals who may be familiar with his…

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Leonard Hartkemeier - Santa Cruz, California
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Leonard Hartkemeier

Male · Santa Cruz, California
Found May 12, 2019 · 7 years ago

Leonard Douglas Hartkemeier's case presents a poignant narrative of an unclaimed individual whose life narrative remained largely obscured despite his past accomplishments and varied residences across California. Found deceased on May 12, 2019, at Dominican…

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Gerald Gaines - Far Rockaway, New York
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Gerald Gaines

Male · Far Rockaway, New York
Found May 12, 2018 · 8 years ago

On May 12, 2018, in Far Rockaway, New York, the body of a male identified as Gerald Gaines was discovered. His case has been listed under the unclaimed persons register, carrying the NamUs ID: UCP54445. Despite efforts to resolve the case, the circumstances…

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Eric Thompson - Brooklyn, New York
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Eric Thompson

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found May 12, 2018 · 8 years ago

On May 12, 2018, the body of an unidentified male was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. The case, designated with the NamUs ID UCP56791, remains unresolved as efforts continue to identify the deceased individual known as Eric Thompson. Despite extensive…

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Robert Jones Jr - Brooklyn, New York
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Robert Jones Jr

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found May 12, 2017 · 9 years ago

On May 12, 2017, the body of an unidentified male, later determined to be Robert Lewis Jones Jr., was discovered in the Brooklyn area of New York City. Despite extensive efforts, his remains have remained unclaimed. The case has been meticulously documented…

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Gary May - Rockford, Illinois
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Gary May

Male · Rockford, Illinois
Found May 12, 2012 · 14 years ago

Gary William May, a male under hospice care, was found deceased on May 12, 2012, in Rockford, Illinois. Despite being in a nursing home during his final days, Mr. May did not provide any reliable contacts for his next of kin. This has complicated efforts to…

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Juan Martinez - Muldrow, Oklahoma
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Juan Martinez

Male · Muldrow, Oklahoma
Found May 12, 2012 · 14 years ago

The case revolves around the unclaimed remains of Juan Martinez, whose body was discovered on May 12, 2012, in Muldrow, Oklahoma. Mr. Martinez, a male, was found deceased in his trailer by a friend. This tragic event led to an ongoing investigation into his…

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Henry Parent - Washington
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Henry Parent

Male · Washington
Found May 12, 2005 · 21 years ago

In the quiet region of Spokane, Washington, an unsettling mystery lingers over an unclaimed person case, the subject at the center being Henry L. Parent. The male body was discovered on May 12, 2005, and despite efforts to provide closure, it remains…

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Fred Pastoret - Washington
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Fred Pastoret

Male · Washington
Found May 12, 2000 · 26 years ago

Fred M. Pastoret, identified as an unclaimed person, was discovered deceased on May 12, 2000, in Washington. Despite efforts to trace his next of kin, Fred M. Pastoret remains without family or acquaintances to claim his remains. This case is cataloged under…

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Dates are the day last seen (missing), the day of death, or when the date of death is unknown the day found or reported missing (deaths by force), the day found (unidentified and unclaimed), the victim's date of death (serial killers) and the day of the attack (mass murders). Solved, located, identified and claimed cases are not listed.