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Adrianna Mejia Gonzalez

Missing · age 19 · Loudon, Tennessee

Last seen October 17, 2016

In the autumn of 2016, a sense of unease settled over the community of Loudon, Tennessee, following the disappearance of 19-year-old Adrianna Mejia Gonzalez. On October 17, Adrianna, a young Hispanic female with brown hair and brown eyes, vanished. The last…

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Heidi Planck

Female, age 38 · Downey, California

Last seen Oct 17, 2021 · 5 years ago

Heidi Planck, a 38-year-old mother from Los Angeles, was last seen on October 17, 2021, after leaving her son's football game in Downey, California. Later that day, security footage captured her walking her dog near an apartment complex in downtown Los…

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Giovanni Xol Pop

Male, age 20 · Aliceville, Alabama

Last seen Oct 17, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the small city of Aliceville, Alabama, a young man’s sudden absence has left a void filled with unanswered questions. Giovanni Alexander Xol Pop, a 20-year-old male, was last seen on November 7, 2021. On that day, he left his residence and seemingly…

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Jesus Pina Vega

Male, age 37 · Tecate, California

Last seen Oct 17, 2011 · 15 years ago

Jesus Piña-Vega, a 37-year-old man, was last seen on October 17, 2011, near Tecate, California, as he was reportedly crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. Standing about 5'7" tall and weighing 215 pounds, Jesus had black hair and was of Hispanic descent. His…

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Bertha Gonzalez Brigara

Female, age 46 · Altar, Arizona

Last seen Oct 17, 2011 · 15 years ago

In the autumn of 2011, a 46-year-old woman named Bertha Gonzalez Brigara embarked on a journey that would leave her family with over a decade of unanswered questions. On October 14, 2011, she departed from her home in Mexico, with the hope of crossing into…

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Letitia Regans

Female, age 29 · St. Louis, Missouri

Last seen Oct 17, 2006 · 20 years ago

In the autumn of 2006, a 29-year-old mother named Letitia Nuchelle Regans vanished from St. Louis, Missouri, leaving behind a profound and unanswered silence for her loved ones. She was last seen on October 17, 2006. Known to some as Nuchelle, Letitia was a…

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Eiji Tomita

Male, age 30 · Pasadena, California

Last seen Oct 17, 2001 · 25 years ago

Eiji Tomita, a 30-year-old man of Japanese descent, went missing on October 17, 2001, in Pasadena, California. He was last seen in the area and has not been heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, Eiji was 5'3", weighed 110 pounds, and had black…

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Tonnie Morgan

Female, age 30 · Yonkers, New York

Last seen Oct 17, 1991 · 35 years ago

Tonnie Lynn Morgan, a 30-year-old mother of two, was last seen on October 17, 1991, in Yonkers, New York. She left her home that day with a male friend, reportedly to go to a store, while leaving her two young sons in the care of acquaintances at her…

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Jennifer Pentilla

Female, age 18 · Deming, New Mexico

Last seen Oct 17, 1991 · 35 years ago

Jennifer Lynn Pentilla, an 18-year-old from Montana, disappeared on October 17, 1991, while biking through Deming, New Mexico, during a solo journey. She was on her way to join a missionary group in Mexico but decided to alter her plans after hearing concerns…

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Marquis Lopez Jr

Male, age 20 · Wilmington, Delaware

Killed Oct 17, 2021 · 5 years ago

Marquis Lopez Jr., a 20-year-old Black / African American male from Wilmington, Delaware, was killed in the early morning hours of October 17, 2021, after gunfire broke out near West 3rd and North Clayton Streets. Police were called to the area around 2:00…

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Michael Schwestak

Male, age 56 · Benson, Arizona

Killed Oct 17, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the small community of Mescal, Arizona, a tragic and violent encounter unfolded on October 17, 2021, ending the life of 56-year-old Michael Schwestak, a White/Caucasian male from the nearby town of Benson. The events of that day began when Schwestak…

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Marquarius Williams

Male, age 21 · Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Killed Oct 17, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the midst of a violent weekend in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, that saw multiple shootings, 21-year-old Marquarius Samonte Mann Williams lost his life. On October 17, 2021, Williams was one of thirteen people shot in the city, and one of two fatalities that…

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TyJuan Williams

Male, age 24 · Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Killed Oct 17, 2021 · 5 years ago

Ty’Juan Williams, 24, a Black male from Pine Bluff, Arkansas, was shot and killed on October 17, 2021, during a violent night that saw multiple shootings in the city. In the early hours of Sunday, gunfire erupted during a party at the Sahara Shrine Center…

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Melvin Stanley

Male, age 30 · New Haven, Connecticut

Killed Oct 17, 2021 · 5 years ago

On a Sunday afternoon in New Haven, Connecticut, the life of 30-year-old Melvin Stanley, a Black / African American man, was tragically cut short. On October 17, 2021, police responded to a ShotSpotter alert and 911 calls about gunfire on Hazel Street, in the…

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Gabriela Sifuentes Castilla

Female, age 38 · Taylorsville, Utah

Killed Oct 17, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the early morning hours of October 17, 2021, the life of Gabriela Sifuentes Castilla, a 38-year-old Hispanic woman known to her radio listeners as Gaby Ramos, was tragically cut short in Taylorsville, Utah. A popular and beloved host for the…

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Samuel Lindell Wires Jr.

Male, age 35 · Davenport, Iowa

Killed Oct 17, 2021 · 5 years ago

Samuel Lindell Wires Jr., a 35-year-old Black / African American male, was fatally shot in the early morning hours of Sunday, October 17, 2021, in Davenport, Iowa. The incident occurred at the Deja Vu strip club, located at 5220 Grand Avenue. Davenport Police…

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Sean Anthony Johnson

Male, age 20 · Hopkins, Minnesota

Killed Oct 17, 2021 · 5 years ago

Sean Anthony Johnson, a 20-year-old resident of Hopkins, Minnesota, was tragically killed on October 17, 2021. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. near Blake Road North and Lake Street. Responding officers found Johnson suffering from multiple gunshot wounds…

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 55 · Jamaica, New York

Found Oct 17, 2021 · 5 years ago

Unknown male found unresponsive in the basement of a residential building on Jamaica Ave in Queens. Possible nickname of "Chino." There are no leads to his identity.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 40 · Gila Bend, Arizona

Found Oct 17, 2016 · 10 years ago

Unidentified skeletal remains (cranium only) found in the desert area near Gila Bend, Arizona. This area is a known area for migrant crossing.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 85 · Salisbury, Massachusetts

Found Oct 17, 2011 · 15 years ago

found in his residence

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 70 · Hawthorne, California

Found Oct 17, 2011 · 15 years ago

The decedent had just exited a bus and was crossing the street when he was struck by a vehicle

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 35 · East of Papago Farms, Arizona

Found Oct 17, 2011 · 15 years ago

Skeletal remains found east of Papago Farms on the Tohono O'Odham Reservation. No identification was found with the remains.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 45 · New York, New York

Found Oct 17, 1996 · 30 years ago

Unknown male found floating in the New York Harbor between South Ferry and Governor's Island.

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Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 75 · Hallettsville, Texas

Found Oct 17, 1981 · 45 years ago

skeletonized remains found at the south edge of a roadside park located next to Rocky Creek on US77

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 60 · Berkeley, Missouri

Found Oct 17, 2011 · 15 years ago

Remains located on 10/17/2011 at the St. Louis County Medical Examiner's Office. Fully skeletonized cranium. Provenience unknown.

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Christine Jeffrey

Female · Brooklyn, New York

Found Oct 17, 2021 · 5 years ago

On October 17, 2021, the body of a female identified as Christine Jeffrey was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. Despite efforts by local authorities, the case remains unclaimed, leaving many questions unanswered about her life and the circumstances…

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Williams Roberts

Male · Washington

Found Oct 17, 2006 · 20 years ago

On October 17, 2006, a male body was discovered in Washington state, identified as Williams G. Roberts. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and his identity has not been officially claimed. This case falls under the jurisdiction of the…

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Ralph Wegman

Male · Dallas, Texas

Found Oct 17, 2016 · 10 years ago

On October 17, 2016, the body of a male identified as Ralph Wegman was discovered in Dallas, Texas. Following the discovery, authorities officially pronounced Mr. Wegman deceased within the city. Despite efforts to resolve the case, he remains listed as…

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Angela Travis

Ontario, California

Found Oct 17, 2001 · 25 years ago

In the tranquil city of Ontario, California, on October 17, 2001, what seemed like an ordinary day was disrupted when the body of an unidentified individual was discovered. This individual, later known through records as Angela Lillian Travis, remains a…

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Jesse White

Male · Denver, Colorado

Found Oct 17, 2025 · 1 year ago

Jesse Ivy, a White male from Denver, Colorado, was found deceased in his home on October 17, 2025. His body was discovered by a friend who had gone to check on him, prompting an immediate notification to local authorities. Despite investigative efforts, no…

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Frederick Fortner

Male · Santa Cruz, California

Found Oct 17, 2024 · 2 years ago

On October 17, 2024, the deceased individual, Frederick James Fortner, was discovered unresponsive in his home in Santa Cruz, California. Despite efforts to locate any next-of-kin, Mr. Fortner remains unclaimed. Currently, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's…

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Roland Ives

Male · Denver, Colorado

Found Oct 17, 2024 · 2 years ago

On October 17, 2024, the remains of Roland Joseph Ives, identified by Namus ID UCP131942, were discovered in an apartment in Denver, Colorado. The discovery was made by apartment maintenance staff during a routine welfare check, and the case was subsequently…

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Stephanie Phillips

Female · Chino, California

Found Oct 17, 2024 · 2 years ago

Stephanie Ann Phillips was found deceased at her residence in Chino, California on October 17, 2024. According to official reports, she died at home and her case has been categorized as an unclaimed person under the National Missing and Unidentified Persons…

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Serial Killer Victims (13)

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Gregory Jouben

Victim of Gary Charles Evans

age 36 · Little Falls, New York

Killed Oct 17, 1991 · 35 years ago

Gregory “Greg” Jouben, a 36-year-old man from Little Falls, New York, owned and operated a coin and jewelry business in the basement of the Burrell Building on Main Street. On October 17, 1991, Jouben was seen outside his shop at about 5 p.m. Several hours…

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Dennis K. Murphy

Victim of Faye Della Copeland

age 27 · Mooresville, Missouri

Killed Oct 17, 1986 · 40 years ago

Dennis K. Murphy, a 27-year-old white man, was last seen in the orbit of a rural farm outside Mooresville, Missouri, drawn in by the promise of work and a fresh start. On October 17, 1986, he was killed, becoming the first known victim in a string of quiet…

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Dennis K. Murphy

Victim of Ray Copeland

age 27 · Mooresville, Missouri

Killed Oct 17, 1986 · 40 years ago

Dennis K. Murphy, a 27-year-old white man, was last seen in the orbit of a rural farm outside Mooresville, Missouri, drawn in by the promise of work and a fresh start. On October 17, 1986, he was killed, becoming the first known victim in a string of quiet…

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Patricia Barczak

Victim of Gary Leon Ridgway

age 19 · Seattle, Washington

Killed Oct 17, 1986 · 40 years ago

Patricia Michelle Barczak, a 19-year-old Caucasian female, had dreams of a future filled with the sweet aroma of baking. Having recently completed culinary school, she envisioned a life as a baker, crafting beautiful wedding cakes. However, her life had taken…

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Norma Maxham

Victim of Gregory Teron

age 75 · Fairplain, Michigan

Killed Oct 17, 1976 · 50 years ago

In the quiet community of Fairplain, Michigan, residents were left reeling from a gruesome discovery on October 17, 1976. Norma Maxham, a 75-year-old White / Caucasian female, had been living as a landlady, renting out a room in her home to a man named…

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Georgia Sherman

Victim of Hunter Allen Mcguire

age 33 · Las Vegas, Nevada

Killed Oct 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

In the autumn of 2022, the life of Georgia Ann Sherman, a 33-year-old Caucasian woman, was tragically cut short in her apartment in the east Las Vegas Valley. On October 17, she was found fatally shot, the victim of a violent act that would unravel a…

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Afrikka Hardy

Victim of Darren Deon Vann

age 19 · Hammond, Indiana

Killed Oct 17, 2014 · 12 years ago

In the fall of 2014, 19-year-old Afrikka Hardy, an African American woman, was found deceased in a Motel 6 in Hammond, Indiana. She had recently relocated to the Chicago area after her high school graduation. On the evening of October 17, 2014, an associate…

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Ronnie Bingham

Victim of Thomas Steeples

age 46 · Nashville, Tennessee

Killed Oct 17, 1993 · 33 years ago

In the early morning hours of October 17, 1993, a passerby noticed smoke coming from the Corral Club, a bar in Nashville, Tennessee, and alerted emergency services. Inside the establishment, first responders made a grim discovery. The body of the bar's owner…

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Ebanee Williams

Mass murder victim of Mass Shooting Leland Mississippi

age 25 · Leland, Mississippi

Killed Oct 17, 2025 · 1 year ago

In the small Mississippi Delta town of Leland, the joyous atmosphere of a high school homecoming celebration was irrevocably shattered, leaving a community in mourning and a family grieving the loss of 25-year-old Ebanee Williams. The night of October 10…

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