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Unclaimed Persons on October 12

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

Unclaimed Persons (48)

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Gregory Wright - Brookyln, New York
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Gregory Wright

Male · Brookyln, New York
Found Oct 12, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the bustling borough of Brooklyn, New York, a male body was discovered on October 12, 2021, adding another layer of intrigue and sadness to the city that never sleeps. The individual, identified as Gregory Charles Wright, has remained unclaimed, leaving…

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Riis Powell - Bronx, New York
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Riis Powell

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

On October 12, 2021, a body was discovered in the Bronx, New York, belonging to an unidentified male named Riis Powell. This case, cataloged under Namus ID: UCP85856, has been managed by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) in New York City. Despite…

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Kenneth Buchanan - Reno, Nevada
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Kenneth Buchanan

Male · Reno, Nevada
Found Oct 12, 2021 · 5 years ago

In October 2021, the body of Kenneth Buchanan was discovered, leading to an unclaimed person case that remains unresolved. The decedent, identified as a male, was initially admitted to St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center located in Reno, Nevada, where he…

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Ramona Phillips

Female · Knoxville, Tennessee
Found Oct 12, 2021 · 5 years ago

In an unexplained circumstance, the body of Ramona Dale Phillips was discovered on the 12th of October, 2021, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Despite efforts by the authorities, her case remains registered under the Namus ID: UCP86783, as she continues to stand…

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Robert Cabell

Male · Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Found Oct 12, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the bustling city of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a poignant mystery unfolded on October 12, 2021, as authorities discovered the lifeless body of an unclaimed individual at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. This medical facility, located at 1 Medical…

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Jose Ortiz

Male · New Brunswick, New Jersey
Found Oct 12, 2021 · 5 years ago

On October 12, 2021, the body of Jose Ortiz, a male resident, was discovered unresponsive on a sidewalk in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Despite efforts to save him, Ortiz was pronounced dead shortly after being transported to a local hospital. The circumstances…

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Ursula Costa

Female · Brighton, Massachusetts
Found Oct 12, 2016 · 10 years ago

In an unresolved case from Brighton, Massachusetts, a female body identified as Ursula Costa was discovered on October 12, 2016. The circumstances surrounding the discovery arose when building management conducted a well-check at her residence and found her…

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Kevin Moniz

Male · Fall River, Massachusetts
Found Oct 12, 2016 · 10 years ago

On October 12, 2016, in Fall River, Massachusetts, 50-year-old Kevin Moniz was discovered unresponsive at his residence. Despite efforts to assist him, he was transported to Charlton Memorial Hospital, where he arrived in an asystolic condition, indicating…

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Michael Hardesty

Male · Socorro, Texas
Found Oct 12, 2016 · 10 years ago

In October of 2016, the body of a man was discovered in Socorro, Texas, adding another chapter to the challenging cases faced by the local authorities. Identified by Namus ID UCP3406, the deceased male, Michael Douglas Hardesty, was ultimately recognized, but…

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Leroy Carreiro

Male · Stanton, California
Found Oct 12, 2006 · 20 years ago

On October 12, 2006, the serene community of Stanton, California, was brought to attention by the discovery of an unclaimed male body. The deceased, identified as Leroy L. Carreiro, was found to have died of natural causes, as indicated by official findings.…

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William Whitman

Male · Anaheim, California
Found Oct 12, 2006 · 20 years ago

William B. Whitman was discovered deceased on October 12, 2006, in Anaheim, California. Identified as a male, Whitman's body was found with no immediate claims or connections to any known family or acquaintances. The investigation into his death revealed that…

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Iyadunni Williams - Staten Island, New York
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Iyadunni Williams

Female · Staten Island, New York
Found Oct 12, 2025 · 1 year ago

A female decedent identified as Iyadunni Williams was found on October 12, 2025, in Staten Island, New York. The circumstances surrounding her discovery remain limited in publicly available information, and her case is currently listed as an unclaimed person…

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Frank Clemente Pizarro - Bayamón, Puerto Rico
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Frank Clemente Pizarro

Male · Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Found Oct 12, 2025 · 1 year ago

On October 12, 2025, the body of an unclaimed male, identified as Frank Clemente Pizarro, was found in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. The discovery of Frank Pizarro's body in bed initiated a case handled by the Institute of Forensic Sciences of Puerto Rico, an agency…

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George Ortiz-Wirt - New York, New York
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George Ortiz-Wirt

Male · New York, New York
Found Oct 12, 2024 · 2 years ago

On October 12, 2024, the body of George B Ortiz-Wirt, an unclaimed person, was discovered in New York, New York. The case, identified with the NamUs ID UCP131474, is currently under the jurisdiction of the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) in New York…

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Martin Foley - Queens, New York
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Martin Foley

Male · Queens, New York
Found Oct 12, 2023 · 3 years ago

In the bustling borough of Queens, New York, a case has emerged that has left both law enforcement and the local community searching for answers. On October 12, 2023, a male body was found, later identified as Martin Foley. Despite efforts to trace his…

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Armando Dellavalle - Staten Island, New York
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Armando Dellavalle

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

On October 12, 2023, the body of a male, later identified as Armando Dellavalle, was found on Staten Island, New York. This grim discovery prompted an investigation by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner of New York City, a key agency responsible for…

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Gilberto Velez Forty - New York, New York
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Gilberto Velez Forty

Male · New York, New York
Found Oct 12, 2023 · 3 years ago

On October 12, 2023, the body of an unidentified male was discovered in New York, New York. The case has been classified under the Namus ID UCP120992, identifying it as that of Gilberto Velez. The deceased is believed to be approximately 40 years old…

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Pedro Luna - Bronx, New York
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Pedro Luna

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Oct 12, 2022 · 4 years ago

In a somber discovery that took place on October 12, 2022, the body of an unidentified man, later determined to be Pedro Luna, was found in the Bronx, New York. The case, cataloged under the Namus ID: UCP96957, has since been a focal point for authorities as…

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Jose Cartagena - Bronx, New York
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Jose Cartagena

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Oct 12, 2022 · 4 years ago

In a case cataloged under Namus ID: UCP96697, the male body of Jose Cartagena was discovered on October 12, 2022, in the Bronx, New York. This case remains unresolved, with Mr. Cartagena’s body unclaimed for an extended period. The details surrounding his…

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Alfredo Rivera-Dejesus - Bronx, New York
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Alfredo Rivera-Dejesus

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

On October 12, 2020, the body of Alfredo Rivera-Dejesus, an unclaimed individual, was discovered in Bronx, New York. Despite the passage of time, efforts to locate relatives or responsible parties to claim his remains have yet to succeed. This case represents…

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Mary Syrovy - New York, New York
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Mary Syrovy

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

In the heart of New York City, on October 12, 2020, the remains of an unclaimed woman were discovered, sparking an ongoing effort to learn more about her identity and life story. Found in New York, New York, the case has been assigned Namus ID: UCP75332. This…

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Okin Kim - Queens, New York
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Okin Kim

Female · Queens, New York
Found Oct 12, 2020 · 6 years ago

On October 12, 2020, the body of an unclaimed person, identified as Okin Kim, was discovered in Queens, New York. The circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear, and efforts to find any next of kin or associates have so far been unsuccessful. Due to…

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Franklin Donko - Manhattan, New York
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Franklin Donko

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

On October 12, 2020, a body was discovered in Manhattan, New York, identified only as Franklin Donko. Despite exhaustive efforts to locate his next of kin, Franklin remains an unclaimed person. His case is registered with Namus under ID UCP75650, highlighting…

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Joseph Jablonski - Gardner, Massachusetts
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Joseph Jablonski

Male · Gardner, Massachusetts
Found Oct 12, 2020 · 6 years ago

In Gardner, Massachusetts, a male body was discovered on October 12, 2020, leading to an investigation that continues to seek closure. The deceased, identified as Joseph A. Jablonski, was 57 years old at the time of his passing. The circumstances surrounding…

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Inessa Chaikovskaya - Brooklyn, New York
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Inessa Chaikovskaya

Female · Brooklyn, New York
Found Oct 12, 2020 · 6 years ago

On October 12, 2020, the body of an unidentified female, later identified as Inessa Chaikovskaya, was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. Despite efforts to trace her origins and contact any next of kin, her identity remained unclaimed, leaving a veil of…

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Dolly Kumar - New York, New York
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Dolly Kumar

Female · New York, New York
Found Oct 12, 2015 · 11 years ago

On October 12, 2015, the body of a woman identified as Dolly Kumar was discovered in New York, New York. Despite efforts to identify next of kin, Dolly Kumar remains an unclaimed person, with her case documented under the Namus ID: UCP1724. The circumstances…

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Terrance Graul - La Connor, Washington
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Terrance Graul

Male · La Connor, Washington
Found Oct 12, 2015 · 11 years ago

Terrance-Leo Graul, identified by Namus ID: UCP4951, was discovered deceased on October 12, 2015, at his home in La-Conner, Washington. The tragic incident shocked the quiet community when Graul was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, and…

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Paul Brown - Garland, Texas
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Paul Brown

Male · Garland, Texas
Found Oct 12, 2015 · 11 years ago

On October 12, 2015, the body of an adult male identified as Paul William Brown was discovered in Garland, Texas. He was later officially pronounced deceased in Dallas, Texas. Despite efforts, authorities have been unable to locate his next of kin, and his…

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Roddie Daniels

Male · New York City, New York
Found Oct 12, 2025 · 1 year ago

In the bustling landscape of New York City, the discovery of an unidentified deceased male known as Roddie Daniels marks another chapter in the ongoing efforts to resolve cases of unclaimed individuals. The body was found on December 10, 2025, and despite…

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Jose Salenas

Male · Houston, Texas
Found Oct 12, 2024 · 2 years ago

On the 12th of October, 2024, the body of Jose Remedios Sanchez Salenas was discovered in Houston, Texas. The circumstances surrounding his discovery suggest that he may have been experiencing homelessness at the time of his death. Authorities are currently…

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David Seymour

Male · Smyrna, Delaware
Found Oct 12, 2024 · 2 years ago

On October 12, 2024, the body of an unclaimed person identified as David Seymour was discovered at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, Delaware. This case, logged under the NamUs ID UCP132002, has drawn attention due to the circumstances…

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Louis Lamothe

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Oct 12, 2024 · 2 years ago

On October 12, 2024, authorities in the Bronx, New York, discovered the remains of Louis Lamothe, a male whose identity was initially unclaimed. Found in circumstances that are still under investigation, Louis Lamothe's body has prompted a concerted effort by…

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Gerald Allen Jr

Male · Oceanside, California
Found Oct 12, 2024 · 2 years ago

On October 12, 2024, the lifeless body of a man identified as Gerald Jack Allen-Jr was discovered on the side of the road in Oceanside, California. Despite immediate resuscitative efforts performed by emergency responders at the scene, during transport, and…

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Joseph Cassidy

Male · Worcester, Massachusetts
Found Oct 12, 2024 · 2 years ago

On October 12, 2024, in Worcester, Massachusetts, the body of a 54-year-old male, identified as Joseph Cassidy, was reported by the Massachusetts Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. This organization, located at 720 Albany Street in Boston, was responsible…

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Charles Sutter

Male · Alpena, Michigan
Found Oct 12, 2023 · 3 years ago

On October 12, 2023, in the town of Alpena, Michigan, a troubling discovery was made concerning a local resident, Charles David Sutter. His body was found at his home following a welfare check initiated by the postal service. The mail carrier, accustomed to…

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Peggy Barnes

Female · Lakewood, Washington
Found Oct 12, 2023 · 3 years ago

Peggy Anne Barnes, a 74-year-old woman, was found deceased in her home in Lakewood, Washington, on October 12, 2023. According to the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, Peggy died of natural causes at her residence. Despite efforts to locate any…

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Richard Arionus

Male · Vancouver, Washington
Found Oct 12, 2023 · 3 years ago

On October 12, 2023, the body of an unidentified male, later named Richard Allen Arionus, was discovered in Vancouver, Washington. The discovery occurred at what appeared to be Mr. Arionus’s personal residence. The circumstances surrounding his death remain…

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Angel Bermeo

Male · Loma Linda, California
Found Oct 12, 2022 · 4 years ago

On October 12, 2022, the body of Angel Bermeo, an 85-year-old male, was discovered at Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC) in Loma Linda, California. Despite passing away under the care of medical professionals at the facility, his remains went…

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Robert Sullivan

Male · Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Found Oct 12, 2020 · 6 years ago

In an ongoing unclaimed person case, the body of Robert Joseph Sullivan was discovered on October 12, 2020, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Sullivan's case is recorded under the Namus ID: UCP111233, as authorities endeavor to determine the circumstances…

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Thomas Shea

Male · port monmouth, New Jersey
Found Oct 12, 2019 · 7 years ago

On October 12, 2019, authorities in Port Monmouth, New Jersey, discovered the body of an unclaimed male identified as Thomas Shea. The discovery was made at a residence in the area, sparking an investigation to determine any potential next of kin or…

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Patrick Wells

Male · Vancouver, Washington
Found Oct 12, 2018 · 8 years ago

On October 12, 2018, in Vancouver, Washington, the body of an adult male, identified as Patrick Theodore Wells, was found deceased in his bed within his residence. Local authorities have been unable to trace any known next of kin or family, leaving Wells's…

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Jeffrey Laing

Male · Knoxville, Tennessee
Found Oct 12, 2015 · 11 years ago

In the case of Jeffrey McPherson Laing, the Knoxville Police Department was involved following the discovery of an unclaimed male body on October 12, 2015, in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Namus ID associated with this case is UCP2235, and the Knox County…

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Donald Champman Jr.

Male · Garland, Texas
Found Oct 12, 2015 · 11 years ago

On October 12, 2015, the body of Donald L. Champman Jr. was discovered in Garland, Texas. He was later pronounced deceased in Dallas, Texas. Despite the passage of time, authorities have been unable to locate any next of kin, leaving Mr. Champman’s case…

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Michael Willis

Male · Hawaii
Found Oct 12, 2009 · 17 years ago

On October 12, 2009, the authorities in Hawaii were faced with a puzzling case involving the discovery of an unclaimed male body identified as Michael Bernard Willis. The circumstances surrounding his death have since remained largely unknown, contributing to…

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Timothy Parsons

California
Found Oct 12, 2009 · 17 years ago

On October 12, 2009, the remains of Timothy-Dale Parsons were discovered in California under circumstances that remain shrouded in mystery. Despite extensive investigative efforts, essential details about his height and weight have not been determined…

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George Allendorf

Male · Lake Forest, California
Found Oct 12, 2008 · 18 years ago

On October 12, 2008, the body of an unidentified male, later determined to be George Allendorf, was discovered in Lake Forest, California. Despite thorough investigations, his identity remained unknown for a considerable time, and he was documented in the…

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Frank Flores

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

On October 12, 2005, the Spokane County Medical Examiner's Office in Washington became involved in a mysterious case concerning the discovery of an unidentified male body. The case, cataloged under Agency Case Number 05-2694, identifies the decedent as Frank…

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Bobby Watson

Male · Anaheim, California
Found Oct 12, 2005 · 21 years ago

In October 2005, the remains of an individual named Bobby Dean Watson were discovered in Anaheim, California. The case, cataloged under Namus ID UCP3582, details a male body found on the 12th of that month. Despite the passage of time, the identity of the…

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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.