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Unclaimed Persons on November 17

633 open cases in our database happened on November 17. Every one is a family still waiting for answers.

Unclaimed Persons (64)

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Coswell Giles - Staten Island, New York
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Coswell Giles

Male · Staten Island, New York
Found Nov 17, 2021 · 5 years ago

On November 17, 2021, a male body was discovered in Staten Island, New York, and identified as Coswell Giles through Namus ID: UCP87326. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unsolved, categorizing this as an unclaimed person case. Despite ongoing…

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Jamichael Simms - Manhattan, New York
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Jamichael Simms

Male · Manhattan, New York
Found Nov 17, 2021 · 5 years ago

On November 17, 2021, the remains of a male identified as Jamichael Simms were discovered in Manhattan, New York. Despite the passage of time, his case remains unresolved, leaving Jamichael as an unclaimed person. The details surrounding his death and…

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Aleksandr Yemelyanov - Brooklyn, New York
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Aleksandr Yemelyanov

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Nov 17, 2021 · 5 years ago

On November 17, 2021, the body of an unidentified male, later identified as Aleksandr Yemelyanov, was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. This case has since been registered under the Unclaimed Persons Database with the Namus ID: UCP87247. Despite being…

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Darren Nesbitt - Brooklyn, New York
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Darren Nesbitt

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Nov 17, 2021 · 5 years ago

On November 17, 2021, the body of Darren Nesbitt, a male, was found in Brooklyn, New York. Despite the ongoing efforts of local authorities, his case remains unresolved, and he is considered an unclaimed person. The identification process has been…

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David Caraballo - Bronx, New York
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David Caraballo

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Nov 17, 2021 · 5 years ago

On November 17, 2021, the body of a male identified as David Caraballo was found in the Bronx, New York. Despite the efforts of local authorities and ongoing investigations, he remains an unclaimed person. His case, documented under Namus ID: UCP88098, has…

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Max Wheeler - Bronx, New York
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Max Wheeler

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Nov 17, 2021 · 5 years ago

On November 17, 2021, in the Bronx, New York, the body of Max Charles Musashi Wheeler, an unclaimed male, was discovered, marking the beginning of an investigation by local authorities. Despite extensive efforts, Max Charles Musashi Wheeler remains unclaimed…

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Domingo Vazquez Vega - New York, New York
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Domingo Vazquez Vega

Male · New York, New York
Found Nov 17, 2021 · 5 years ago

On November 17, 2021, the body of an unidentified male, later determined to be Domingo Vazquez-Vega, was discovered in New York, New York. Despite extensive efforts to identify and contact any next of kin, Vazquez-Vega remains unclaimed, leaving many…

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David Carter

Male · Washington, District of Columbia
Found Nov 17, 2021 · 5 years ago

The case of the unclaimed person, referenced with Namus ID: UCP87479, involves the discovery of a male body later identified as David Young Carter. The body was found on November 17, 2021, in Washington, District of Columbia. Following the discovery, the…

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Barbara Haines

Female · Trenton, New Jersey
Found Nov 17, 2021 · 5 years ago

The case of the unclaimed person, Barbara Haines, emerged when the body of a female was discovered on November 17, 2021, at a residence in Trenton, New Jersey. This case is recorded under the Namus ID UCP99961. Details surrounding Barbara Haines' life and…

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Marylou Biscay

Female · Bronx, New York
Found Nov 17, 2016 · 10 years ago

On November 17, 2016, the authorities in Bronx, New York, discovered the body of a female later identified as Marylou Biscay. This case, indexed under Namus ID UCP2966, is treated as an unclaimed person case, highlighting the absence of next of kin or…

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Norman Hartnell

Male · Tacoma, Washington
Found Nov 17, 2016 · 10 years ago

The case of Norman Walter Hartnell remains a poignant example of an unclaimed person, illustrating a story that is both somber and reflective of the challenges faced by medical examiners in connecting decedents with family members. Discovered on November 17…

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Gerald Coates

Male · Graham, Washington
Found Nov 17, 2016 · 10 years ago

Gerald Robert Coates, a 58-year-old resident of Graham, Washington, was found deceased on November 17, 2016, at his home. The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office (PCMEO) took charge of the case under the agency case number 16-2082. It was determined that…

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Helene Lyons

Female · Queens, New York
Found Nov 17, 2016 · 10 years ago

On November 17, 2016, the body of Helene Marie Lyons was discovered in Queens, New York, leaving behind a case that remains open and unresolved. Despite efforts, she remains unclaimed, adding complexity to an already somber discovery. The circumstances…

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John Mortensen

Rialto, California
Found Nov 17, 2001 · 25 years ago

On November 17, 2001, the unidentified body of an individual later identified as John Robert Mortensen was discovered in Rialto, California. This case remains a perplexing mystery, as much of Mortensen's information is unknown. As the investigation unfolded…

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Chen Hui Lee - Bronx, New York
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Chen Hui Lee

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Nov 17, 2025 · 1 year ago

On November 17, 2025, the remains of an individual identified as Chen Hui Lee were discovered in the Bronx, New York. With no family or acquaintances coming forward to claim the body, the case has been classified as unclaimed, leaving many questions…

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Billy Brown - Washington, District of Columbia
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Billy Brown

Male · Washington, District of Columbia
Found Nov 17, 2025 · 1 year ago

On November 17, 2025, the body of an unidentified male, later assigned the case identifier UCP155825, was discovered in an apartment in Washington, District of Columbia. The deceased, known as Billy Clint Brown, was found unresponsive, though it remains…

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Timothy White - Long Beach, California
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Timothy White

Male · Long Beach, California
Found Nov 17, 2024 · 2 years ago

On November 17, 2024, the lifeless body of Timothy Terral, a White male, was discovered on a sidewalk in Long Beach, California. The circumstances surrounding his death remain shrouded in mystery, as he was found with no identification or personal belongings…

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Ioanis Hatziperos - New York, New York
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Ioanis Hatziperos

Male · New York, New York
Found Nov 17, 2024 · 2 years ago

On November 17, 2024, a male body was discovered in New York, New York. The individual, identified as Ioanis Hatziperos, remains unclaimed as efforts to locate next of kin have been unsuccessful. The case has been recorded under the National Missing and…

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Wei Xiu - Bronx, New York
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Wei Xiu

Female · Bronx, New York
Found Nov 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

On November 17, 2022, the body of a woman identified as Wei Xiu was found in the Bronx, New York. The circumstances surrounding her discovery remain unclear, and she remains an unclaimed person as of yet. The case is registered under the Namus ID UCP97526.…

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Daranee Turner - Highland, California
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Daranee Turner

Female · Highland, California
Found Nov 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

The case of Daranee Turner, an 80-year-old resident of Highland, California, serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities that can accompany the end of life, particularly for those who pass away without known family connections. Daranee Turner died of…

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Felipe Ruiz - Bronx, New York
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Felipe Ruiz

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Nov 17, 2020 · 6 years ago

On November 17, 2020, the body of Felipe Ruiz was found in the Bronx, New York, marking the beginning of an unclaimed person case that remains unresolved to this day. This unfortunate circumstance has left questions surrounding the circumstances of his death…

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Margaret Grinnell - Denver, Colorado
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Margaret Grinnell

Female · Denver, Colorado
Found Nov 17, 2020 · 6 years ago

On November 17, 2020, the body of Margaret Mary Grinnell was discovered in Denver, Colorado. Her remains were found by an apartment maintenance worker performing a welfare check, which initiated this somber case of an unclaimed individual. Despite efforts to…

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Rufus Thompson - Denver, Colorado
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Rufus Thompson

Male · Denver, Colorado
Found Nov 17, 2020 · 6 years ago

On November 17, 2020, the lifeless body of Rufus Marion Thompson was discovered during a welfare check at his residence in Denver, Colorado. Despite efforts to reach out to potential relatives, Thompson remains unclaimed and no next-of-kin has yet been…

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Bruce Blackford - Garland, Texas
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Bruce Blackford

Male · Garland, Texas
Found Nov 17, 2020 · 6 years ago

On November 17, 2020, the body of Bruce Alan Blackford was discovered in Garland, Texas, marking the beginning of an unresolved case that remains open in the national Unclaimed Persons system. Though pronounced deceased in Dallas, Texas, details surrounding…

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Mitchell Kim - Brooklyn, New York
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Mitchell Kim

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Nov 17, 2019 · 7 years ago

On November 17, 2019, in Brooklyn, New York, the body of an unidentified male, referred to as Mitchell Kim in case documentation, was discovered. Despite thorough investigative efforts, this individual remains unclaimed, leaving many unanswered questions…

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Charles Newkirk - New York, New York
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Charles Newkirk

Male · New York, New York
Found Nov 17, 2019 · 7 years ago

On November 17, 2019, the body of Charles Smith Newkirk was discovered in New York, New York. Although efforts to contact relatives or acquaintances have been made, Newkirk’s remains remain unclaimed, and details surrounding his death continue to be a…

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Betty Dodd - Dallas, Texas
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Betty Dodd

Female · Dallas, Texas
Found Nov 17, 2019 · 7 years ago

On November 17, 2019, the body of a female, later identified as Betty Jo Dodd, was discovered in Dallas, Texas. This case has since remained open, as authorities continue their efforts to locate any next of kin. Despite the time that has passed, little…

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Israel Rivera - Brooklyn, New York
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Israel Rivera

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Nov 17, 2018 · 8 years ago

On November 17, 2018, a male body was discovered in Brooklyn, New York, prompting a case that remains unresolved. The deceased, identified as Israel Baez Rivera, has not been claimed, leading authorities to seek further information to determine any possible…

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Mabel Skelton - Brooklyn, New York
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Mabel Skelton

Female · Brooklyn, New York
Found Nov 17, 2018 · 8 years ago

In the bustling borough of Brooklyn, New York, on November 17, 2018, an unidentified and unclaimed female body was discovered, adding another somber chapter to the city’s history. The woman, later identified as Mabel Skelton, remains unclaimed to this day.…

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John Rice - Atlanta, Georgia
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John Rice

Male · Atlanta, Georgia
Found Nov 17, 2018 · 8 years ago

On November 17, 2018, an unidentified male, later assigned NaMus ID UCP56718, was found deceased behind a Chevron Station in Atlanta, Georgia. The individual was a black male whose identity has yet to be determined, leaving questions about his life and the…

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Riessen Kinghorne - Bronx, New York
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Riessen Kinghorne

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Nov 17, 2018 · 8 years ago

On November 17, 2018, the body of an unidentified male, referred to as Riessen Kinghorne, was discovered in Bronx, New York. Despite efforts, the individual's identity has remained unconfirmed, leaving the case open and necessitating public assistance.…

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Nicholas Martin - Dallas, Texas
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Nicholas Martin

Male · Dallas, Texas
Found Nov 17, 2015 · 11 years ago

On November 17, 2015, the body of a male individual identified as Nicholas Allen Martin was discovered in Dallas, Texas. He was officially pronounced deceased in the city, and despite the passage of time, his case remains unresolved in a critical area…

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Frank Pellegrino

Male · Quincy, Massachusetts
Found Nov 17, 2025 · 1 year ago

Frank R. Pellegrino was discovered unresponsive in his Quincy, Massachusetts residence on November 17, 2025, following a requested well‑being check. When responders entered the home, they found him deceased, with no immediate indication that anyone else had…

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Andrew Wenzel

Male · Tampa, Florida
Found Nov 17, 2025 · 1 year ago

Andrew Wenzel, identified under NamUs ID UCP153169, passed away on November 17, 2025, in Tampa, Florida. He died at a Tampa‑area hospital after complications from a chronic medical condition. Despite being fully identified, he remains an unclaimed person…

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Oezel Sari

Male · Framingham, Massachusetts
Found Nov 17, 2025 · 1 year ago

The case of Oezel Sari, listed under Namus ID UCP153445, centers on the discovery of an unresponsive male in Framingham, Massachusetts, on November 17, 2025. Despite immediate attention from authorities, efforts to identify next of kin or locate anyone…

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Anthony Schneider

Male · Boston, Massachusetts
Found Nov 17, 2025 · 1 year ago

Anthony L. Schneider, identified under NamUs ID UCP153444, was discovered deceased on November 17, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts. The circumstances leading to the discovery began when the building manager initiated a well‑being check after concerns arose…

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Alex Alonso

Male · New York, New York
Found Nov 17, 2025 · 1 year ago

On November 17, 2025, the discovery of an unclaimed male body in New York City led to an ongoing investigation by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner. The individual, identified by the Namus ID: UCP155877, is known as Alex Alonso. Despite exhaustive efforts…

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Marcus Jones

Male · Port Orchard, Washington
Found Nov 17, 2024 · 2 years ago

Marcus Jones, a resident of Port Orchard, Washington, was discovered deceased at his residence on November 17, 2024. Despite thorough efforts by involved authorities, no family members have been located to claim his remains, leaving the case unresolved. The…

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April Hanson

Female · Honolulu, Hawaii
Found Nov 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

In an unfortunate incident on November 17, 2023, April Lynn Hanson, a female resident of Honolulu, Hawaii, was found deceased in her home. Her untimely passing has prompted a search for her next of kin as her remains remain unclaimed. April's case has been…

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Arlene Trueba

Female · Ocean Township, New Jersey
Found Nov 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On November 17, 2023, a female body identified as Arlene Trueba was discovered in Ocean Township, New Jersey. The case has been documented with the Namus ID UCP117099. At the time of becoming unresponsive, Arlene Trueba was a resident at the hospice unit of…

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No Somphone

Male · Stockton, California
Found Nov 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On November 17, 2023, an unclaimed male body was discovered in Stockton, California. Identified under Namus ID: UCP119885, the individual was a 66-year-old transient male known as No Somphone. He passed away at Dameron Hospital, located in Stockton. Despite…

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Arthur Warner

Male · Santa Cruz, California
Found Nov 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On November 17, 2023, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office - Coroner Division responded to a call regarding an unresponsive male found at his residence in Santa Cruz, California. The decedent, identified as Arthur Julius Warner, was discovered without any…

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Jane Choi

Female · Queens, New York
Found Nov 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

On November 17, 2022, the body of a female was discovered in Queens, New York, leading to an investigation spearheaded by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City. The individual, identified as Jane Ok N Choi, remains unclaimed to this date…

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Albert Oliver

Male · Dallas, Texas
Found Nov 17, 2020 · 6 years ago

Albert Oliver was an unidentified male whose body was discovered on November 17, 2020, in Dallas, Texas. Following the discovery, he was officially pronounced deceased in Dallas. Despite efforts to trace his family, Albert Oliver remains unclaimed, and…

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Ricardo Flores

Male · National City, California
Found Nov 17, 2019 · 7 years ago

On the evening of November 17, 2019, a tragic incident unfolded on the northbound lanes of Interstate 805, just north of Sweetwater Road in National City, California. At approximately 46 years old, Ricardo Perez Flores, who was known to live a transient…

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John Johansen

Male · Tacoma, Washington
Found Nov 17, 2019 · 7 years ago

On November 17, 2019, at The Park Rose Care Center in Tacoma, Washington, the lifeless body of 71-year-old John F. Johansen was discovered, marking the beginning of a somber case for local authorities. Labeled under Namus ID: UCP65606, Mr. Johansen's passing…

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Decca Serquinia

Female · Aberdeen, Washington
Found Nov 17, 2019 · 7 years ago

On November 17, 2019, the body of Decca Rae Serquinia, a female, was discovered in Aberdeen, Washington. Despite efforts to identify next of kin, her identity remained unclaimed. Receiving care at Grays Harbor Community Hospital, Decca Serquinia passed away…

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Mallory Neal

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Nov 17, 2018 · 8 years ago

On November 17, 2018, the body of a male, identified as Mallory A. Neal, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite efforts by local authorities, Neal remains an unclaimed person, with little known about his life or how he came to rest in the city's…

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