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Unclaimed Persons on May 23

697 open cases in our database happened on May 23. Every one is a family still waiting for answers.

Unclaimed Persons (66)

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Julius Kovacs - Queens, New York
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Julius Kovacs

Male · Queens, New York
Found May 23, 2021 · 5 years ago

On May 23, 2021, the body of Julius Kovacs, a male, was discovered in Queens, New York. The case, logged under the Namus ID UCP84709, has been managed by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) in New York City. Despite efforts to identify and contact…

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Richard Grella - Queens, New York
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Richard Grella

Male · Queens, New York
Found May 23, 2021 · 5 years ago

On May 23, 2021, in Queens, New York, an unidentified male body was discovered, later identified as Richard Grella. This case, cataloged under Namus ID: UCP81128 and agency case number Q21-19101, is being investigated by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner…

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Victor Juarez - Watsonville, California
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Victor Juarez

Male · Watsonville, California
Found May 23, 2021 · 5 years ago

In a quiet corner of Watsonville, California, on May 23, 2021, the body of Victor Manuel Juarez was discovered in a tent positioned behind a store. Living without a stable home, Mr. Juarez was part of the unnoticed segments of society, and upon his passing…

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Andrew Corbett - New York, New York
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Andrew Corbett

Male · New York, New York
Found May 23, 2016 · 10 years ago

On May 23, 2016, the body of a male, identified as Andrew P. Corbett, was discovered in New York City. Despite efforts by the authorities, the case remains classified as an unclaimed person case under NamUs ID: UCP2710. As no one has come forward to claim…

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Christina Tannacore - Charleston, South Carolina
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Christina Tannacore

Female · Charleston, South Carolina
Found May 23, 2006 · 20 years ago

On May 23, 2006, Christina Michelle Tannacore was found deceased in a hotel room in Charleston, South Carolina. The circumstances surrounding her death were documented under NamUs ID: UCP199. Despite efforts to address her case, Ms. Tannacore's remains remain…

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Carl Yenner

Male · Dallas, Texas
Found May 23, 2021 · 5 years ago

On May 23, 2021, the body of Carl Robert Yenner was discovered in Dallas, Texas. He was pronounced deceased in the city, and his case was subsequently entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under the ID UCP147567. Despite efforts to…

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Jose Hugo Guzman Diaz

Male · Bronx, New York
Found May 23, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the bustling streets of Bronx, New York, a poignant mystery lingers as the case of Jose-Hugo Guzman-Diaz remains unresolved. On May 23, 2016, the body of this unidentified male was discovered, sparking an investigation that has yet to uncover answers for…

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Herbert Higgins

Male · Yucca Valley, California
Found May 23, 2016 · 10 years ago

On May 23, 2016, the body of Herbert Leo Higgins was discovered at the Sky Harbor Care Center in Yucca Valley, California. His passing has since been a case of an unclaimed person, cataloged under the Namus ID UCP81252. Despite the passing of several years…

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Betty Murray

Female · Hoquiam, Washington
Found May 23, 2016 · 10 years ago

On the 23rd of May, 2016, the body of an unclaimed individual, identified as Betty Louise Murray, was discovered in Hoquiam, Washington. This case has been officially documented with the NamUs ID UCP121100. The circumstances surrounding the discovery of her…

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Vicky Petersen

Female · Portland, Oregon
Found May 23, 2011 · 15 years ago

On May 23, 2011, the body of 64-year-old Vicky Lee Petersen was discovered in her Portland, Oregon home. The Multnomah County Medical Examiner’s Office, responsible for the investigation of her death, confirmed that she passed away from natural causes.…

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Antoinette Companion

San Bernardino, California
Found May 23, 2006 · 20 years ago

On May 23, 2006, the body of an unclaimed female, identified as Antoinette Companion, was discovered in San Bernardino, California. Despite the passage of time, numerous questions surrounding her identity and the circumstances of her death remain unanswered.…

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Dwight Kelsey

Needles, California
Found May 23, 2001 · 25 years ago

In the heart of the Mojave Desert, the town of Needles, California, became the focal point of a poignant mystery on May 23, 2001, when the body of Dwight W. Kelsey was discovered. Despite the passage of more than two decades, the case remains a poignant…

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Marcus Owens - Maspeth, New York
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Marcus Owens

Male · Maspeth, New York
Found May 23, 2026 · this year

In late spring of 2026, the body of a man identified as Marcus R. Owens was discovered in the Maspeth area of New York. Despite thorough investigative efforts, he remains unclaimed, leaving many questions unanswered about his life and connections. The…

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Benjamin Whitehead - North Hollywood, California
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Benjamin Whitehead

Male · North Hollywood, California
Found May 23, 2026 · this year

In North Hollywood, California, a male body was discovered unresponsive in an encampment on May 23, 2026. The individual, identified as Benjamin Allen Whitehead, remains unclaimed, and authorities are working to piece together the circumstances surrounding…

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Michael Purcell - San Bernardino, California
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Michael Purcell

Male · San Bernardino, California
Found May 23, 2026 · this year

Michael Wayne Purcell, a 76-year-old man, passed away on May 23, 2026, due to natural causes at St. Bernadine Medical Center located in San Bernardino, California. Despite efforts, his remains are currently unclaimed, and he is identified in official records…

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Ingrid Bracetty Centeno - New York, New York
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Ingrid Bracetty Centeno

Female · New York, New York
Found May 23, 2025 · 1 year ago

The case of Ingrid Bracetty Centeno remains open, as authorities work to identify and locate next of kin. A female body was found in New York, New York, on May 23, 2025, and remains unclaimed. Official records list her under NamUs ID: UCP144746. The…

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Richard Veltri - Bronx, New York
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Richard Veltri

Male · Bronx, New York
Found May 23, 2025 · 1 year ago

The case of Richard Veltri, listed under Namus ID UCP153325, concerns an unidentified decedent found in the Bronx, New York, on 05/23/2025. The individual is recorded as a male, and despite investigative efforts, he remains unclaimed. His case is being…

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Helen Cappello - Bronx, New York
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Helen Cappello

Female · Bronx, New York
Found May 23, 2024 · 2 years ago

On May 23, 2024, tragedy struck in the Bronx, New York, as the body of an unidentified female was discovered. The woman, now identified only as Helen Cappello, has remained unclaimed, leaving a trail of mystery and uncertainty. Her case, cataloged under the…

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GERARDO RAMOS PUCHALES - SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico
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GERARDO RAMOS PUCHALES

Male · SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico
Found May 23, 2024 · 2 years ago

On May 23, 2024, the body of a male individual, identified as Gerardo Ramos-Puchales, was discovered on a sidewalk in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Unusually, the body was found in a wheelchair, leading to questions about the circumstances leading to his death.…

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Genrikh Ratz - Bronx, New York
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Genrikh Ratz

Male · Bronx, New York
Found May 23, 2024 · 2 years ago

On May 23, 2024, an unidentified male body was discovered in Bronx, New York. The case, registered under Namus ID UCP123399, involves an individual named Genrikh Ratz. Despite thorough investigative efforts, the man's identity has not been conclusively…

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Timothy Ramsay - Houston, Texas
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Timothy Ramsay

Male · Houston, Texas
Found May 23, 2023 · 3 years ago

On May 23, 2023, the body of an unclaimed individual was discovered in Houston, Texas. The deceased has been identified as Timothy William George Ramsay. Following the discovery, Mr. Ramsay was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Katy, Texas, where he…

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John Tully I - New York, New York
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John Tully I

Male · New York, New York
Found May 23, 2023 · 3 years ago

On May 23, 2023, a male body was discovered in New York City, New York, and has since remained unclaimed. The individual has been identified as John Tully-I, with specific details about his case registered under Namus ID: UCP113657. Despite efforts to trace…

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Harold Thaller - Bronx, New York
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Harold Thaller

Male · Bronx, New York
Found May 23, 2022 · 4 years ago

On May 23, 2022, a male body was discovered in the Bronx, New York, leading to an ongoing investigation managed by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner of New York City. The deceased, identified as Harold Thaller, remains unclaimed, and his case is cataloged…

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Joseph Waller - Bronx, New York
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Joseph Waller

Male · Bronx, New York
Found May 23, 2022 · 4 years ago

On May 23, 2022, a male body was discovered in the Bronx, New York, and later identified as Joseph Waller. This case remains unresolved as Joseph Waller is classified as an unclaimed person, highlighting an ongoing issue in urban areas like New York City…

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Jose Laboy - Bronx, New York
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Jose Laboy

Male · Bronx, New York
Found May 23, 2022 · 4 years ago

On May 23, 2022, the unidentified body of a male, later discovered to be Jose Laboy, was found in the Bronx, New York. The case, registered under Namus ID: UCP95191, has since remained open with Jose Laboy's identity unclaimed. The circumstances surrounding…

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Charles Vickers - Bronx, New York
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Charles Vickers

Male · Bronx, New York
Found May 23, 2022 · 4 years ago

On May 23, 2022, in the vibrant borough of the Bronx, New York, the remains of a man identified as Charles Vickers were discovered, adding another chapter to the intricate tapestry of the city's many untold stories. His case has been documented under Namus…

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Helen Ryerson - Garland, Texas
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Helen Ryerson

Female · Garland, Texas
Found May 23, 2022 · 4 years ago

On May 23, 2022, the body of a woman identified as Helen John Ryerson was discovered in Garland, Texas. She was later pronounced deceased in Dallas, Texas. Despite efforts to trace her family, authorities have not yet located any next of kin. The case remains…

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Reyes Colon - New York, New York
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Reyes Colon

Male · New York, New York
Found May 23, 2020 · 6 years ago

On May 23, 2020, the body of an unidentified individual, Reyes Beltran Colon, was discovered in New York, New York. This case currently stands unresolved, with the individual remaining unclaimed. Despite efforts to identify and locate potential family members…

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Joyce White - Manhattan, New York
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Joyce White

Female · Manhattan, New York
Found May 23, 2020 · 6 years ago

On May 23, 2020, the body of an unidentified white female was discovered in Manhattan, New York, marking the beginning of an intriguing and deeply saddening case currently cataloged under Namus ID: UCP70102. Despite efforts made by local authorities and…

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Linda Ponticello - New York, New York
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Linda Ponticello

Female · New York, New York
Found May 23, 2020 · 6 years ago

On May 23, 2020, the body of an unidentified female, later referred to as Linda Ponticello, was discovered in New York, New York. Despite efforts by local authorities, Linda Ponticello remains an unclaimed individual, leaving questions about her identity and…

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Dwayne Oklepek - Far Rockaway, New York
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Dwayne Oklepek

Male · Far Rockaway, New York
Found May 23, 2019 · 7 years ago

In the early summer of 2019, the remains of Dwayne Oklepek were discovered in Far Rockaway, New York. The body was found on May 23, 2019, and, as of now, remains unclaimed. The circumstances surrounding Oklepek's death and the reasons behind his unclaimed…

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Roberto Acosta - Bronx, New York
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Roberto Acosta

Male · Bronx, New York
Found May 23, 2019 · 7 years ago

In the bustling borough of the Bronx, New York, on May 23, 2019, a male body was discovered, identified as Roberto Acosta. Despite significant efforts to locate and contact any family or friends, Roberto Acosta remains an unclaimed person. This case, recorded…

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Michael Williams - New York, New York
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Michael Williams

Male · New York, New York
Found May 23, 2018 · 8 years ago

On May 23, 2018, a male body was discovered in New York City, leading to an investigation aimed at uncovering the identity of the deceased. The individual was later identified as Michael Williams, but despite the efforts undertaken by the authorities, much…

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Rezzierie Colban - Bronx, New York
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Rezzierie Colban

Male · Bronx, New York
Found May 23, 2017 · 9 years ago

In an ongoing case registered under Namus ID: UCP4096, the body of Rezzierie Colban was found on May 23, 2017, in the Bronx, New York. Despite various efforts to identify and contact next of kin, Colban remains an unclaimed individual. The details surrounding…

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Pumpkin Riceschmidt

Female · Manhattan, New York
Found May 23, 2026 · this year

On May 23, 2026, a female body was discovered in Manhattan, New York, sparking a case that has puzzled authorities and stirred concern within the community. The unidentified individual, known by the placeholder name Pumpkin Riceschmidt, remains unclaimed, and…

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Brigitte Caldwell

Female · Staten Island, New York
Found May 23, 2026 · this year

On May 23, 2026, the female body of Brigitte Caldwell was discovered on Staten Island, New York. Despite efforts to identify next of kin or any acquaintances connected to her, Brigitte remains an unclaimed person. Her case is recorded under the Namus ID…

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Eva Gonzales

Female · Gardena, California
Found May 23, 2026 · this year

The case of Eva Vera Gonzales, identified through Namus ID: UCP161660, pertains to an unclaimed individual whose remains were discovered on May 23, 2026, in Gardena, California. Despite the discovery, Eva Vera Gonzales remains unclaimed, with limited personal…

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Tammy Norton

Female · Memphis, Tennessee
Found May 23, 2025 · 1 year ago

Tammy Annette Norton, a woman whose life and passing remain largely unknown, was found deceased on May 23, 2025, in Memphis, Tennessee. She passed away in a Memphis emergency room, where medical professionals did everything they could. However, despite…

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Yong Denoo

Female · Tacoma, Washington
Found May 23, 2025 · 1 year ago

Yong Keum Denoo, an 88-year-old woman, passed away at her residence in Tacoma, Washington, on May 23, 2025, due to natural causes. Despite efforts by the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office to locate family or friends who could claim her remains, no…

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Tammy Norton

Female · Memphis, Tennessee
Found May 23, 2025 · 1 year ago

Tammy Annette Norton was discovered deceased on May 23, 2025, in Memphis, Tennessee. Her passing occurred at a local emergency room, where she was admitted prior to her death. Despite efforts by the hospital and law enforcement authorities, no next-of-kin has…

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Ginny Bowling

Female · Marble Falls, Texas
Found May 23, 2025 · 1 year ago

On May 23, 2025, the body of a woman later identified as Ginny Lee Bowling was discovered in Marble Falls, Texas. Despite efforts to locate next of kin or establish familial connections, she remains an unclaimed person. The circumstances surrounding her death…

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Karen Pederson

Female · Overland Park, Kansas
Found May 23, 2024 · 2 years ago

On May 23, 2024, the body of a woman identified as Karen Kaye Pederson was discovered in Overland Park, Kansas. Karen's unexpected passing has left authorities with the task of locating her next of kin to facilitate proper arrangements and closure for her…

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Richard Sloan

Male · Dallas, Texas
Found May 23, 2024 · 2 years ago

On May 23, 2024, a male body was discovered in Dallas, Texas, and later identified as Richard Lee Sloan. Pronounced deceased on the same day, Sloan's passing remains surrounded by questions as efforts to locate his next of kin continue. The Southwestern…

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Richard Young

Male · Tampa, Florida
Found May 23, 2024 · 2 years ago

On May 23, 2024, a tragic event unfolded in Tampa, Florida, when a young male, identified as Richard Franklin Young, passed away at a local hospital following a sudden medical emergency. Despite the efforts to save him, Mr. Young succumbed to his condition…

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Gerald Gill

Male · Glendale, California
Found May 23, 2024 · 2 years ago

On May 23, 2024, the body of Gerald Herron Gill was discovered in Glendale, California, marking the beginning of a case that remains open and unresolved. The decedent was a male whose life concluded that day at a local area hospital, yet beyond these details…

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Troy Smiley

Male · Gig Harbor, Washington
Found May 23, 2023 · 3 years ago

In an unresolved case out of Gig Harbor, Washington, the body of Troy L. Smiley, a 59-year-old male, was left unclaimed after he passed away due to natural causes on May 23, 2023. Despite the efforts of the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, located at…

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William Wimbush

Male · Washington, District of Columbia
Found May 23, 2022 · 4 years ago

The case of William Delando Wimbush is a notable instance within the unclaimed persons investigations in Washington, District of Columbia. The decedent, identified as an unclaimed person, was found on May 23, 2022, and bears the Namus ID UCP93341. This case…

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Nancy Martin

Female · Pullman, Washington
Found May 23, 2022 · 4 years ago

On May 23, 2022, the body of Nancy J. Martin was discovered in Pullman, Washington. Nancy, an unclaimed individual, was residing at an adult family home where she passed away due to natural causes. Despite the circumstances of her passing, efforts are still…

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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.