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Unclaimed Persons on May 1

885 open cases in our database happened on May 1. Every one is a family still waiting for answers.

Unclaimed Persons (64)

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Raul Quinones - Queens, New York
Unclaimed5th anniversary

Raul Quinones

Male · Queens, New York
Found May 1, 2021 · 5 years ago

On May 1, 2021, the body of a male identified as Raul Quinones was discovered in Queens, New York. The case, marked with the NamUs ID UCP80906, remains one of the many unclaimed person cases handled by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) in New York…

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Unclaimed15th anniversary

Jesus Varela

Male · Anaheim, California
Found May 1, 2011 · 15 years ago

In the quiet city of Anaheim, California, the body of Jesus Varela, a man whose life story remains mostly untold, was discovered on May 1, 2011. Despite the bustling surroundings of this vibrant community, Varela's passing went unnoticed initially, leaving…

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Unclaimed25th anniversary

John Oesterle, Jr.

San Bernardino, California
Found May 1, 2001 · 25 years ago

On May 1, 2001, the remains of an individual named John Freund Oesterle, Jr. were discovered in San Bernardino, California. The circumstances surrounding his discovery remain unclear as both his height and weight were not recorded, leaving investigators with…

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Earl St Hillaire - Far Rockaway, New York
Unclaimed

Earl St Hillaire

Male · Far Rockaway, New York
Found May 1, 2026 · this year

On May 1, 2026, the lifeless body of Earl Fitzgerald St Hillaire, a male, was discovered in the neighborhood of Far Rockaway, New York. Despite efforts by local authorities to locate his next of kin, Earl Fitzgerald St Hillaire remains an unclaimed…

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Kathryn Campbell - Reno, Nevada
Unclaimed

Kathryn Campbell

Female · Reno, Nevada
Found May 1, 2025 · 1 year ago

The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office is seeking assistance in identifying the next of kin for Kathryn V. Campbell, an unclaimed individual who passed away in Reno, Nevada. Campbell, a female, was admitted to Saint Mary’s Regional Medical…

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William Ferguson - Brooklyn, New York
Unclaimed

William Ferguson

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found May 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

On January 5, 2024, an unclaimed body identified as that of William Ferguson was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. The case is being handled by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City, as indicated by the Namus ID: UCP121981. The city…

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Gerald Brown - Bronx, New York
Unclaimed

Gerald Brown

Male · Bronx, New York
Found May 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

On May 1, 2024, the body of an unclaimed male, identified as Gerald Vernon Brown, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite the efforts made by the authorities, the circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and no relatives have yet come…

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William Rissmiller - Staten Island, New York
Unclaimed

William Rissmiller

Male · Staten Island, New York
Found May 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

On May 1, 2024, the unidentified body of William Rissmiller was discovered on Staten Island, New York. This case has been assigned the Namus ID: UCP122618, and the circumstances surrounding the discovery have led to a significant investigation by local…

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Morris Franks - Queens, New York
Unclaimed

Morris Franks

Male · Queens, New York
Found May 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

In early May 2024, a male body was discovered in Queens, New York, initiating efforts to identify the individual and uncover the circumstances surrounding his death. The deceased, identified only as Morris Franks in official records, remains an unclaimed…

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William Harris - Long Beach, California
Unclaimed

William Harris

Male · Long Beach, California
Found May 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

On May 1, 2024, the body of William Jack Harris, an unclaimed male, was discovered in Long Beach, California. His friend, concerned after not seeing Harris for a month, requested a welfare check. Long Beach Police Department officers responded and forced…

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Bartolo Fuentes - Brooklyn, New York
Unclaimed

Bartolo Fuentes

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found May 1, 2023 · 3 years ago

On May 1, 2023, the body of an individual identified as Bartolo Fuentes was discovered in Brooklyn, New York, marking the beginning of an unfolding case handled by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City. At present, Bartolo Fuentes remains an…

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Terry Rohnke - New York, New York
Unclaimed

Terry Rohnke

Male · New York, New York
Found May 1, 2023 · 3 years ago

On May 1, 2023, a male body was discovered in New York, New York, identified as Terry Rohnke. Despite efforts to locate and notify next of kin, the individual remains unclaimed. The case has been recorded under the NamUs ID UCP104782, and authorities are…

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Roberto Argueta - New York, New York
Unclaimed

Roberto Argueta

Male · New York, New York
Found May 1, 2022 · 4 years ago

The case of Roberto Argueta pertains to an unclaimed male body found on May 1, 2022, in New York, New York. Despite efforts to identify next of kin or any acquaintances, the remains of Roberto Argueta remain unclaimed and are being handled by the Office of…

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James Harris - Reno, Nevada
Unclaimed

James Harris

Male · Reno, Nevada
Found May 1, 2022 · 4 years ago

James Harris, an unclaimed person, was found deceased on January 5, 2022, at a local assisted living facility in Reno, Nevada. His case has been registered with the NamUs system under the ID UCP93046. Despite efforts to locate family or anyone who could claim…

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Barry Rogers - Brooklyn, New York
Unclaimed

Barry Rogers

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found May 1, 2022 · 4 years ago

On January 5, 2022, the body of an unclaimed individual, identified as Barry Rogers, was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. Registered under NamUs ID UCP92049, this case has since remained unresolved, with authorities seeking to ascertain more information…

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Andrew Plage - Brookyln, New York
Unclaimed

Andrew Plage

Male · Brookyln, New York
Found May 1, 2022 · 4 years ago

In early May of 2022, a case involving an unclaimed male body emerged in Brooklyn, New York. The individual, identified as Andrew Plage, was discovered on May 1st by local authorities. Despite efforts to locate his next of kin or anyone who could provide…

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Jaime Frierson - Queens, New York
Unclaimed

Jaime Frierson

Male · Queens, New York
Found May 1, 2020 · 6 years ago

On May 1, 2020, a male body was found in Queens, New York, and later identified as Jaime Frierson. Despite efforts by authorities, Jaime Frierson remains an unclaimed person under the case managed by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City. The…

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Francis Otulelu Abiola - Brooklyn, New York
Unclaimed

Francis Otulelu Abiola

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found May 1, 2020 · 6 years ago

On January 5, 2020, in the borough of Brooklyn, New York, the body of Francis Otulelu-Abiola was discovered. Despite the passage of time, the case remains unresolved, and the decedent remains unclaimed. Authorities and local residents continue to be perplexed…

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Douglas Lowinger - Manhattan, New York
Unclaimed

Douglas Lowinger

Male · Manhattan, New York
Found May 1, 2020 · 6 years ago

On May 1, 2020, the body of a male later identified as Douglas Lowinger was discovered in Manhattan, New York. Despite efforts to locate next of kin or anyone who might be able to provide information about him, Douglas Lowinger remains an unclaimed person…

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Esther Toro - New York, New York
Unclaimed

Esther Toro

Female · New York, New York
Found May 1, 2020 · 6 years ago

On May 1, 2020, the body of Esther Toro was discovered in New York, New York. The case, identified under the Namus ID UCP69143, involves an unclaimed person whose particulars remain pending further investigation by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of…

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Jairo Franco - Brooklyn, New York
Unclaimed

Jairo Franco

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found May 1, 2020 · 6 years ago

On May 1, 2020, a male body was discovered in Brooklyn, New York, which has since remained unclaimed. Identified as Jairo Franco, this case is registered under the NamUs ID: UCP71933. Despite efforts to locate next of kin or any acquaintances who might claim…

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Lesli Monical - Portland, Oregon
Unclaimed

Lesli Monical

Female · Portland, Oregon
Found May 1, 2020 · 6 years ago

Lesli Jean Monical, a 67‑year‑old woman, was found deceased on May 1, 2020, in Portland, Oregon. Her passing was determined to be from natural causes, and no evidence suggested foul play or unusual circumstances surrounding her death. Despite efforts to…

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Alfred Moore - Flushing, New York
Unclaimed

Alfred Moore

Male · Flushing, New York
Found May 1, 2019 · 7 years ago

On January 5, 2019, the body of Alfred Moore was discovered in the neighborhood of Flushing, located in New York City. It was a grim start to the new year when the unidentified remains were found, leading to a case that has since been shrouded in mystery and…

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Emmett Capper - Bronx, New York
Unclaimed

Emmett Capper

Male · Bronx, New York
Found May 1, 2019 · 7 years ago

On January 5, 2019, a male body was discovered in the Bronx, New York. The individual, known as Emmett Capper, remains unclaimed, with no known relatives or friends who have come forward to claim him. This unfortunate case has since been cataloged under the…

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Andre Gugyeras - New York, New York
Unclaimed

Andre Gugyeras

Male · New York, New York
Found May 1, 2019 · 7 years ago

The unclaimed person case of Andre J Gugyeras involves a male body discovered on January 5, 2019, in New York, New York. Despite the time that has passed since his discovery, his identity and subsequent whereabouts of potential next-of-kin remain unresolved.…

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Harold Robinson - Bronx, New York
Unclaimed

Harold Robinson

Male · Bronx, New York
Found May 1, 2018 · 8 years ago

In early January of 2018, a male body was discovered in the Bronx, New York, setting off a series of efforts to uncover the identity and story of the deceased. The remains were identified under the NamUs ID: UCP53850, registered as an unclaimed person case.…

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June Perry - Jamaica, New York
Unclaimed

June Perry

Female · Jamaica, New York
Found May 1, 2018 · 8 years ago

In the quiet neighborhood of Jamaica, New York, on May 1, 2018, the body of an unidentified female was discovered, marking the beginning of a complex case for the authorities. The case, listed under the NamUs ID UCP56465, has remained unsolved, leaving behind…

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Jean Monier - Roosevelt Island, New York
Unclaimed

Jean Monier

Male · Roosevelt Island, New York
Found May 1, 2018 · 8 years ago

On May 1, 2018, the remains of an unidentified male, later recognized as Jean Monier, were discovered on Roosevelt Island in New York City. The case, filed under Namus ID: UCP56643, has posed a significant challenge to local authorities as attempts to locate…

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Garey Spurio - Santa Cruz, California
Unclaimed

Garey Spurio

Male · Santa Cruz, California
Found May 1, 2018 · 8 years ago

Garey Albert Spurio was an unclaimed individual whose body was found on May 1, 2018, outside a CVS parking lot in Santa Cruz, California. Despite the passage of time since the discovery, the cause of Mr. Spurio's death remains under investigation by the…

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William Ervin - South Deerfield, Massachusetts
Unclaimed

William Ervin

Male · South Deerfield, Massachusetts
Found May 1, 2017 · 9 years ago

On May 1, 2017, in the quiet town of South Deerfield, Massachusetts, local authorities were alerted to the discovery of a man’s body, later identified as William Ervin Male. The circumstances surrounding his death were somber; he was found collapsed in his…

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Frank Watson - Gila Bend, Arizona
Unclaimed

Frank Watson

Male · Gila Bend, Arizona
Found May 1, 2012 · 14 years ago

On May 1, 2012, the body of an unclaimed individual was discovered in a field near Gila Bend, Arizona. The decedent has been identified as Frank James Watson, although little else is known about his background or the circumstances surrounding his death. Prior…

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Unclaimed

Rafael Ortiz

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found May 1, 2026 · this year

In a perplexing turn of events, the case of Rafael Ortiz remains unsolved as authorities continue to seek answers regarding his unclaimed status. The male body of Ortiz was discovered on May 1, 2026, in Brooklyn, New York, leaving behind a trail of unanswered…

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Unclaimed

Alan Harasem

Male · Tacoma, Washington
Found May 1, 2026 · this year

On January 5, 2026, the body of a 68-year-old man named Alan William Harasem was discovered in Tacoma, Washington. Alan passed away due to natural causes while residing in a care facility. However, the unfortunate circumstances surrounding his passing have…

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Unclaimed

Stacy Dunn

Female · Houston, Texas
Found May 1, 2026 · this year

On May 1, 2026, the body of an unidentified female, later identified as Stacy May Dunn, was discovered in Houston, Texas. As of now, she remains an unclaimed person, and the search for her next of kin is ongoing. This case, assigned Namus ID UCP158532…

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Kenneth Wilson

Male · Weymouth, Massachusetts
Found May 1, 2026 · this year

In the quiet town of Weymouth, Massachusetts, a somber discovery unfolded on May 1, 2026. The lifeless body of Kenneth J. Wilson, a male resident, was found at his home under circumstances that prompted a poignant mystery. Wilson, whose presence might have…

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Unclaimed

William Peterson

Male · Bronx, New York
Found May 1, 2025 · 1 year ago

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner of New York City is currently handling the case of an unclaimed individual identified as William Peterson. The male body was discovered in the Bronx, New York, on May 1, 2025. As of now, no known family members or loved…

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Unclaimed

Ericka Dryden

Female · Gig Harbor, Washington
Found May 1, 2025 · 1 year ago

Ericka Sue Dryden, a 55-year-old woman, passed away due to natural causes on May 1, 2025, at Saint Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor, Washington. Despite the efforts of the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office, no relatives or acquaintances have been found to…

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Unclaimed

Robert Morgan

Male · Washington, District of Columbia
Found May 1, 2025 · 1 year ago

The case of Robert James Morgan presents a somber and unresolved situation within the District of Columbia. On May 1st, 2025, the building manager of a property in Washington, D.C. discovered Morgan deceased on the first floor. The precise circumstances…

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Unclaimed

Robert Morgan

Male · Washington, District of Columbia
Found May 1, 2025 · 1 year ago

On May 1, 2025, a male body was discovered on the first floor of a property in Washington, District of Columbia. The building manager, conducting a routine check of the premises, encountered the deceased individual, later identified as Robert James Morgan.…

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Frances Wade

Female · Washington, District of Columbia
Found May 1, 2025 · 1 year ago

Frances June Wade was discovered deceased in her residence on May 1, 2025, in Washington, District of Columbia. The circumstances surrounding her death remain under the jurisdiction of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, which is responsible for…

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Robert Hair

Male · Honolulu, Hawaii
Found May 1, 2025 · 1 year ago

Robert Brandon Hair, identified as a male, was found deceased on May 1, 2025, in Honolulu, Hawaii. His body was discovered within his residence, and the circumstances surrounding his passing led to the case being classified as an unclaimed person. The…

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Octaviano Pantoja-Rico

Male · Houston, Texas
Found May 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

On May 1, 2024, an unidentified male body was discovered in Houston, Texas. The individual was later identified as Octaviano Pantoja-Rico. Following the discovery, he was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital, where he subsequently passed away. As of now…

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Unclaimed

Sheryl Davis

Female · Los Angeles, California
Found May 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

Sheryl Anne Davis, identified through Namus ID: UCP126365, was discovered unresponsive at a shelter in Los Angeles, California, on 05/01/2024. Despite resuscitation efforts, she was pronounced deceased at the scene, leaving a poignant mystery surrounding the…

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Annie Elgin

Female · Lakewood, Washington
Found May 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

Annie Deborah Elgin, a 67-year-old woman, is at the center of an unclaimed person case in Lakewood, Washington. Her body was found on January 5, 2024, and she later passed away at Saint Joseph Medical Center. Despite efforts by the Pierce County Medical…

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Terry Henson

Male · Lancaster, California
Found May 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

On May 1, 2024, Terry Hugh Henson was discovered deceased at his residence in Lancaster, California. The discovery was made following a welfare check requested by an unknown individual. Upon receiving the call, the Los Angeles County Fire Department promptly…

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Emmanuel Chappell

Male · Washington D.C., District of Columbia
Found May 1, 2023 · 3 years ago

Emmanuel David Chappell's case presents a poignant situation, occurring in the heart of Washington, D.C. The male body was discovered on May 1, 2023, within the premises of George Washington University Hospital (GWUH) where he was an inpatient. Despite the…

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Unclaimed

Bradley Murray

Male · Gaylord, Michigan
Found May 1, 2022 · 4 years ago

On January 5, 2022, the body of Bradley E. Murray was discovered in Gaylord, Michigan, prompting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. The discovery was made after a well-being check was initiated by one of Murray's friends…

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Anasasia Enake

Female · Bolingbrook, Illinois
Found May 1, 2020 · 6 years ago

On May 1, 2020, the body of Anastasia Enake was found at a hospital in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Anastasia, a woman whose life ended due to natural causes, was admitted to the hospital where she ultimately passed away. Her death, while peaceful, led to an…

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