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Colleen Jean Sharp

Missing · age 63 · Malo, Washington

Last seen May 21, 2016

In the small community of Malo, Washington, a 63-year-old woman named Colleen Jean Sharp vanished, leaving behind a quiet uncertainty. On May 21, 2016, Colleen was seen for the last time, and since that day, no one has reported hearing from her. At the time…

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Melissa Hatley

Female, age 61 · Hillsdale, Mississippi

Last seen May 21, 2021 · 5 years ago

Melissa Ann Hatley was reported in public missing-person records as a woman from Pearl River County, Mississippi, whose last known contact was in the Hillsdale area. NamUs identifies her as Melissa Ann Hatley, case MP101638, and lists her date of last contact…

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Stephen Manning

Male, age 57 · Belen, New Mexico

Last seen May 21, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the quiet community of Belen, New Mexico, a family's life was forever altered in the spring of 2021. Stephen Manning, a 57-year-old man known as Steve to his loved ones, was a father who, despite living in a different state from his daughters, maintained a…

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James Summers Thomas

Male, age 68 · Edina, Missouri

Last seen May 21, 2021 · 5 years ago

James Summers Thomas, a 68-year-old male from Edina, Missouri, was last seen on May 21, 2021, in the Edina area of Knox County. Public reporting on his disappearance is limited, and available sources do not provide a detailed account of the exact…

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Michael Mcconnell

Male, age 28 · Dagsboro, Delaware

Last seen May 21, 2016 · 10 years ago

Michael McConnell, a 28-year-old man from Dagsboro, Delaware, went missing on May 21, 2016. On the day of his disappearance, McConnell was reportedly receiving medical attention from EMS personnel. He had fallen unconscious, but after regaining consciousness…

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Rosemary Day

Female, age 27 · Orange Park, Florida

Last seen May 21, 2011 · 15 years ago

Rosemary Day, a 27-year-old woman, was last seen on May 21, 2011, in Jacksonville, Florida, where she resided in an apartment in the Ortega Woods Drive area. Rosemary, who was known for her quiet and sweet nature, disappeared under concerning circumstances…

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David Cambray

Male, age 16 · Los Angeles, California

Last seen May 21, 2006 · 20 years ago

David Antonio Cambray, a 16-year-old from Los Angeles, California, was last seen on May 21, 2006. On that day, he left his home with two friends, reportedly headed for Tijuana, Mexico, and never returned. David, who was affiliated with the 18th Street gang at…

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Cristina Ruiz-Rodriguez

Female, age 13 · Guayanilla, Puerto Rico

Last seen May 21, 2006 · 20 years ago

Cristina was last seen on May 21, 2006. Cristina's tongue is pierced.

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Charles Maus

Male, age 47 · Waggaman, Louisiana

Last seen May 21, 2006 · 20 years ago

Charles Maus, a 47-year-old resident of Waggaman, Louisiana, disappeared on Sunday, May 21, 2006. He was last seen in the vicinity of River Road, an area that runs parallel to the formidable Mississippi River. At the time he went missing, Charles was…

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Rondarius Oji Bryant

Male, age 30 · Birmingham, Alabama

Killed May 21, 2021 · 5 years ago

On the evening of May 21, 2021, a trip to a convenience store in Birmingham, Alabama's Ensley neighborhood ended in tragedy for 30-year-old Rondarius Oji Bryant. As he was leaving the store, the male was struck by gunfire. The wounds proved to be fatal, and…

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Lauren Hoover

Female, age 34 · Salt Lake City, Utah

Killed May 21, 2021 · 5 years ago

On a tragic spring evening in 2021, the life of Lauren Hoover, a 34-year-old Caucasian woman, was cut short in a quiet South Salt Lake, Utah, home. On May 21st, neighbors on Eugene Lane grew concerned after hearing the distinct sound of gunshots, prompting a…

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Shawntell Fletcher Smith

Female, age 49 · Ivins, Utah

Killed May 21, 2021 · 5 years ago

On a tragic day in Ivins, Utah, the life of 49-year-old Caucasian female Shawntell Fletcher Smith was cut short. On May 21, 2021, she was shot and killed in her own home. The events of that fatal Friday unfolded after Shawntell informed her husband, Steven…

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Amber Ann Winkenwerder Deck

Female, age 33 · Pecos, New Mexico

Killed May 21, 2021 · 5 years ago

Amber Ann Winkenwerder Deck, a 33-year-old woman from Pecos, New Mexico, met a tragic end on May 21, 2021. Her death was the result of a homicide that led to a significant investigation and the eventual arrest of two suspects. The investigation into Amber…

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Jarvis L. Haynes

Male, age 27 · Minneapolis, Minnesota

Killed May 21, 2021 · 5 years ago

On a late spring evening in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 21, 2021, the life of Jarvis L. Haynes, a 27-year-old Black male from the nearby suburb of Brooklyn Park, was tragically cut short. In the vicinity of Girard Avenue North, situated between North 26th…

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Cris Blehar

Female, age 65 · Vine-grove, Kentucky

Killed May 21, 2021 · 5 years ago

Cris Blehar, a 65-year-old white transgender woman, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, in Vine Grove, Kentucky. A veteran of the United States Air Force, she had also retired from Continental Airlines and was working as an Uber driver at the…

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Robert Love

Male, age 38 · Greenwood, Mississippi

Killed May 21, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the winter of 2018, the life of 15-year-old Robert Love Jr. was cut tragically short in Greenwood, Mississippi. On the evening of February 17th, Love was at the Brazil Homes apartments when he was shot multiple times. A talented athlete, known for his…

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Delano Smith

Male, age 19 · Flint, Michigan

Killed May 21, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the early hours of Friday, May 21, 2021, the life of 19-year-old Delano Smith was tragically cut short in a burst of gunfire that also claimed the life of 21-year-old Erion Parker. Smith, a Black male from Flint, Michigan, was among a crowd of people at a…

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Unidentified Remains (43)

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 40 · Los Angeles, California

Found May 21, 2021 · 5 years ago

On 05/21/2021 at approximately 2115 hrs, the dec'd was found unresponsive on a Metro Subway car as it was pulling into a Downtown Los Angeles Metro Station. Paramedics responded, however, despite their resuscitative efforts, he could not be revived and they…

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Unidentified Male

Male · Lubbock, Texas

Found May 21, 2016 · 10 years ago

Skeletal remains found in Clapp Park, Lubbock, TX on May 21, 2016. Left tibia associated to Jon Robert Price.

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Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 75 · Honolulu, Hawaii

Found May 21, 2016 · 10 years ago

On 05/21/16 at 1300 hours, the decedent was walking across the street and struck by a car. She died in the hospital on 05/22/16. She appears to be of Asian or mixed Asian ancestry and appeared to be homeless.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 26 · Brooks County County, Texas

Found May 21, 2011 · 15 years ago

Body found near La Bonitas Creek.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 60 · Pinal County County, Arizona

Found May 21, 2011 · 15 years ago

Scattered remains found in a desert area by passerby.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 35 · Tampa, Florida

Found May 21, 2006 · 20 years ago

found floating in Tampa Bay south of Gandy bridge

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Unidentified Person

Unsure · Yuma, Arizona

Found May 21, 2021 · 5 years ago

On 5/21/21 at approximately 1016 hours, the Yuma County Sheriff's Office was notified of skeletal remains located south of the Fortuna Foothills area by archeologists working on the Barry Goldwater Range. The remains consisted of detached ribs, a several…

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Unidentified Male

Male · Jasper, Georgia

Found May 21, 2016 · 10 years ago

tooth recovered near shallow grave

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Unclaimed Persons (62)

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Margaret Moss

Female · Manhattan, New York

Found May 21, 2021 · 5 years ago

On May 21, 2021, the body of a woman identified as Margaret Moss was discovered in Manhattan, New York. The circumstances surrounding her death remain a mystery, and despite continued efforts, no next of kin has come forward to claim her remains. Margaret…

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Jose Roman

Male · Snohomish, Washington

Found May 21, 2021 · 5 years ago

On May 21, 2021, the Snohomish County Medical Examiner's Office in Everett, Washington, was called to address the case of an unclaimed person following the death of Jose Ricardo Roman. His remains were identified under Namus ID: UCP80917. Mr. Roman passed…

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Gustavo Alvarez

Male · Bronx, New York

Found May 21, 2021 · 5 years ago

On May 21, 2021, the body of a male identified as Gustavo Alvarez was discovered in the Bronx, New York, marking the beginning of a case that remains unresolved. This case is listed under the NamUs ID: UCP81118 and is part of the ongoing efforts by…

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Lawrence Rosenburg

Male · McCalla, Alabama

Found May 21, 2021 · 5 years ago

The unclaimed person's case concerning Lawrence Rosenburg involves a decedent who was found on May 21, 2021, in McCalla, Alabama. Identified under Namus ID: UCP81442, Lawrence Rosenburg passed away due to natural causes while admitted as an inpatient at the…

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Alfred Ghalousian

Male · Brooklyn, New York

Found May 21, 2021 · 5 years ago

Alfred Ghalousian's case centers around the discovery of an unclaimed male body found on May 21, 2021, in Brooklyn, New York. The unidentified individual was later named Alfred Ghalousian in official records. Despite efforts from local authorities and the…

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William Reed

Male · Queens, New York

Found May 21, 2021 · 5 years ago

On May 21, 2021, the body of a male identified as William E. Reed was discovered in Queens, New York. Despite investigations, the identity of Mr. Reed remains largely shrouded in mystery, as efforts to locate next of kin or acquaintances who might assist in…

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Raul Rivera

Male · New York, New York

Found May 21, 2016 · 10 years ago

On May 21, 2016, the body of an unidentified male was discovered in New York, New York, marking the beginning of a case that would remain unresolved for several years. The individual, later identified as Raul Rivera, was found under circumstances that led to…

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Girma Yohannes

Male · Carrollton, Texas

Found May 21, 2021 · 5 years ago

The case of Girma Wolde Yohannes, a deceased male discovered on May 21, 2021, in Carrollton, Texas, remains unresolved as authorities search for his next of kin. Though his body was located in Carrollton, he was officially pronounced deceased in Dallas…

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Serial Killer Victims (15)

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James A. Severson

Victim of Alvin Taylor

age 42 · Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Killed May 21, 1986 · 40 years ago

James A. Severson was a 42-year-old White/Caucasian man living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, when he was killed on May 21, 1986. Severson was attacked inside his apartment near downtown Eau Claire in a violent assault that investigators described as involving…

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Addison Wilkins

Victim of Thomas Lee Penn

age 20 · Richmond, Virginia

Killed May 21, 1966 · 60 years ago

In the spring of 1966, a wave of terror gripped the city of Richmond, Virginia, culminating in the tragic death of Addison Wilkins. On the evening of May 21, the 20-year-old white male, who was reportedly a ministry student, was walking along Forest Hill…

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Malcolm Norment

Victim of Thomas Lee Penn

age 41 · Richmond, Virginia

Killed May 21, 1966 · 60 years ago

In the spring of 1966, a shadow fell over the city of Richmond, Virginia, as a series of brutal and seemingly random killings stoked fear throughout the community. One of the victims in this terrifying spree was Malcolm Norment, a 41-year-old white male. His…

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James Carter

Victim of Thomas Lee Penn

age 52 · Richmond, Virginia

Killed May 21, 1966 · 60 years ago

In the spring of 1966, a wave of terror gripped the city of Richmond, Virginia, as a string of senseless and brutal murders unfolded. One of the victims in this tragic series of events was James Carter, a 52-year-old white man from Sandston. On May 21, 1966…

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Thomas Meyers

Victim of Margaret Summers

age 17 · Illinois

Killed May 21, 1931 · 95 years ago

Margaret Summers: The Suspected Flypaper Murderess of Chicago A Pattern of Death Inside a Chicago Home Margaret Summers was a Chicago woman who became known in newspapers as the “Flypaper Murderess” after investigators connected her to a disturbing series of…

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Martha Bolden

Victim of Golden Years Murders

age 81 · Richmond, Virginia

Killed May 21, 1992 · 34 years ago

In the spring of 1992, the city of Richmond, Virginia, was gripped by a growing sense of fear, particularly among its elderly residents. This anxiety was tragically realized on May 21st with the discovery of 81-year-old Martha Bolden, a Black woman, who was…

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Elissa Naomi Keller

Victim of Cleophus Prince

age 38 · San Diego, California

Killed May 21, 1990 · 36 years ago

On the morning of May 21 1990, the 38-year-old White female victim Elissa Naomi Keller failed to arrive for her 9 a.m. shift. That evening, her 18-year-old daughter returned to their East San Diego apartment and found the 38-year-old White woman lying on the…

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Suzanne Bowers

Victim of I-45 Killer

age 12 · Galveston, Texas

Killed May 21, 1977 · 49 years ago

Suzanne “Suzie” Bowers, a 12-year-old girl from Galveston County, Texas, disappeared on May 21, 1977. Her remains were discovered nearly two years later, on March 25, 1979, in a field near Alta Loma, Galveston County. When her body was found, there appeared…

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Mass Murder Victims (9)

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Erica Bell

Mass murder victim of Anthony Bell

Female, age 24 · Baton-rouge, Louisiana

Killed May 21, 2006 · 20 years ago

On a tragic Sunday morning in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the life of 24-year-old Erica Brown Bell was cut short in a violent series of events that began at a place of worship and ended with her death. On May 21, 2006, her estranged husband, 25-year-old Anthony…

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Gloria Howard

Mass murder victim of Anthony Bell

Female, age 72 · Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Killed May 21, 2006 · 20 years ago

Gloria Howard, 72, a Black woman from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was killed on the morning of May 21, 2006, in a burst of violence that turned a small church service into a crime scene. She and her husband, Leonard Howard, were at the Ministry of Jesus Christ…

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Leonard Howard

Mass murder victim of Anthony Bell

Male, age 78 · Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Killed May 21, 2006 · 20 years ago

Leonard Howard, a 78-year-old man from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was spending Sunday morning the way many of his neighbors knew him to—among family and friends at his church. The small congregation gathered at the Ministry of Jesus Christ on Dallas Drive, and…

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Doloris McGrew

Mass murder victim of Anthony Bell

Female, age 67 · Baton-rouge, Louisiana

Killed May 21, 2006 · 20 years ago

Doloris Lowe McGrew was an African American woman who was 68 years old when she was killed on May 21, 2006, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, during a morning service at the Ministry of Jesus Christ Church on Dallas Drive. According to contemporaneous reporting and…

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Darlene Mills Selvage

Mass murder victim of Anthony Bell

Female, age 47 · Baton-rouge, Louisiana

Killed May 21, 2006 · 20 years ago

Darlene Mills Selvage was a 47-year-old Black woman who died on May 21, 2006, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. That Sunday morning began inside the Ministry of Jesus Christ Church, where family members had gathered with children nearby, expecting an ordinary…

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Bill Kinkel

Mass murder victim of Kipland Kinkel

Male, age 59 · Springfield, Oregon

Killed May 21, 1998 · 28 years ago

William Kinkel, a 59-year-old male, was killed in his Springfield, Oregon, home on May 20, 1998. His death was the tragic beginning of a violent episode that would soon impact the entire community. On that Wednesday afternoon, William was at his kitchen…

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Faith Kinkel

Mass murder victim of Kipland Kinkel

Female, age 57 · Springfield, Oregon

Killed May 21, 1998 · 28 years ago

Faith Kinkel, a 57-year-old female, was a Spanish teacher at Springfield High School, just as her husband, William, had been at Thurston High School before his retirement. They lived in Springfield, Oregon, and had two children, a daughter and a son. Concerns…

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Mikael Nickolauson

Mass murder victim of Kipland Kinkel

Male, age 17 · Springfield, Oregon

Killed May 21, 1998 · 28 years ago

On May 21, 1998, a tragic school shooting at Thurston High School in Springfield, Oregon, claimed the life of 17-year-old male student Mikael Nickolauson. The perpetrator was a 15-year-old expelled student named Kip Kinkel, who had murdered his parents the…

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