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Unclaimed Persons on October 17

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

Unclaimed Persons (44)

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Christine Jeffrey - Brooklyn, New York
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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 - Washington
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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 - Denver, Colorado
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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 - Santa Cruz, California
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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 - Denver, Colorado
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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 - Chino, California
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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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Ronald Darden - Birmingham, Alabama
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Ronald Darden

Male · Birmingham, Alabama
Found Oct 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

The unclaimed person case of Ronald Wayne Darden centers on the discovery of his body in Birmingham, Alabama. On October 17, 2023, Ronald was found deceased at UAB Hospital. Despite his presence in Birmingham, his case remains unclaimed, highlighting the…

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David Pinto - Rancho Cucamonga, California
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David Pinto

Male · Rancho Cucamonga, California
Found Oct 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On October 17, 2023, the body of David M. Pinto was discovered at his home in Rancho Cucamonga, California. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, prompting an investigation by local authorities. Despite the initial findings, David Pinto's…

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Manuel Valencia - Reno, Nevada
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Manuel Valencia

Male · Reno, Nevada
Found Oct 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

Manuel Valencia remains unclaimed over a year after his body was discovered in Reno, Nevada, on October 17, 2022. Valencia was hospitalized at Saint Mary's Medical Center before his death. Despite efforts made by the local authorities, no next of kin has come…

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Helmut Wolters - Brooklyn, New York
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Helmut Wolters

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Oct 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

On October 17, 2022, the body of an unidentified male, later identified as Helmut Wolters, was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. This case is documented under the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) with the identification number…

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Pancho Villa - Manhattan, New York
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Pancho Villa

Male · Manhattan, New York
Found Oct 17, 2020 · 6 years ago

On October 17, 2020, the body of a male, identified as Pancho Villa, was found in Manhattan, New York. The circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body have led to his classification as an unclaimed person. The case has been meticulously documented…

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Lisa Bowman - Birmingham, Alabama
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Lisa Bowman

Female · Birmingham, Alabama
Found Oct 17, 2020 · 6 years ago

Lisa Smith Bowman, an unclaimed person, passed away on October 17, 2020, in Birmingham, Alabama. Her case, recorded under Namus ID: UCP75915, offers a solemn reflection of a life that ended quietly amidst the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lisa succumbed to…

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Confessor Pagan - New York, New York
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Confessor Pagan

Male · New York, New York
Found Oct 17, 2020 · 6 years ago

In the bustling city of New York, on October 17, 2020, a deceased male identified as Confessor Pagan was discovered, yet to this day, his case remains unresolved. The circumstances surrounding his death are shrouded in mystery, leaving many questions…

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Lazaro Casas - New York, New York
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Lazaro Casas

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

On the 17th of October, 2019, authorities in New York City were alerted to a tragic discovery: the body of an unidentified male, now known as Lazaro Casas, was found. Despite efforts to trace his identity and locate next of kin, the case remains unsolved…

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Joseph Brown - Brooklyn, New York
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Joseph Brown

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Oct 17, 2017 · 9 years ago

On October 17, 2017, the body of Joseph Brown was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. Despite efforts to identify and claim him, his remains have yet to be claimed. The details surrounding Joseph Brown's life and untimely death remain elusive, wrapped in the…

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Daniel Baez - Bronx, New York
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Daniel Baez

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Oct 17, 2017 · 9 years ago

On October 17, 2017, the body of a male identified as Daniel Baez was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite years of investigation, Daniel Baez remains an unclaimed person, with his case documented under the Namus ID: UCP5310. The circumstances…

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James Flynn - Roslindale (Boston), Massachusetts
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James Flynn

Male · Roslindale (Boston), Massachusetts
Found Oct 17, 2013 · 13 years ago

James Flynn, an unclaimed individual, was discovered unresponsive at his residence in Roslindale, a neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, on October 17, 2013. His case remains unresolved under the Namus ID: UCP561, with limited information surrounding the…

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Florence Lee

Female · New York, New York
Found Oct 17, 2024 · 2 years ago

On October 17, 2024, the remains of an unidentified female, now referred to as Florence Lee, were discovered in New York, New York. Despite the passage of time, her identity remains unconfirmed, and she has not been claimed by any known relatives or…

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Joseluis Zavaleta

Male · Los Angeles, California
Found Oct 17, 2024 · 2 years ago

On October 17, 2024, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the body of Joseluis Zavaleta was found on an embankment beside a freeway in Los Angeles, California. The discovery was made by a friend who was conducting a welfare check, concerned about Zavaleta's…

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Karl Fischer

Male · Cheyenne, Wyoming
Found Oct 17, 2024 · 2 years ago

Karl Heinz Fischer, born March 13, 1947, was a 77-year-old resident of Cheyenne, Wyoming, whose death was recorded on October 14, 2024. Funeral home notices published by Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes and re-indexed by Legacy confirm his full name…

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Karl Fischer

Male · Cheyenne, Wyoming
Found Oct 17, 2024 · 2 years ago

Karl Heinz Fischer was discovered deceased on October 17, 2024, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. His passing occurred at David Hospice within Cheyenne Regional Medical Center a facility known for end-of-life care. Despite efforts to identify next of kin or locate family…

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Daniel Wang

Male · Richardson, Texas
Found Oct 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On October 17, 2023, the community of Richardson, Texas, received distressing news with the discovery of Daniel Wang's body. The circumstances of Daniel's death are currently under investigation, prompting local authorities to search for his next of kin.…

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Shawna Hutto

Female · Dallas, Texas
Found Oct 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

The case of an unclaimed person involving Shawna Leann Hutto began with the discovery of her body on October 17, 2023, in Dallas, Texas. Her remains were found under circumstances that necessitated further investigation. Despite efforts to piece together her…

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James Shook

Male · Fort Worth, Texas
Found Oct 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On October 17, 2023, the body of James Donald Shook was discovered in Fort Worth, Texas, marking the beginning of a case that remains unsolved and unclaimed. The decedent was found deceased in his bed by a friend who had gone to conduct a welfare check. This…

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David Geiger

Male · Memphis, Tennessee
Found Oct 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

In Memphis, Tennessee, a somber discovery was made on the morning of October 17, 2023. The lifeless body of David Glenn Geiger was found unresponsive in his hotel room by the establishment's staff. The case, which has drawn local attention, is registered…

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Howard Kendall

Male · Memphis, Tennessee
Found Oct 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

On October 17, 2022, the body of Howard Scott Kendall was discovered in Memphis, Tennessee. Found unresponsive in his own residence, Kendall's identity was confirmed by the Medical Examiner through fingerprint analysis. Despite successfully identifying him…

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Robert Moore

Male · Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Found Oct 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

On October 17, 2022, a male body was discovered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and the case has since remained unresolved. Identified as Robert Austin Moore, the decedent's circumstances surrounding his death have necessitated a comprehensive…

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Lydia Latchinova

Female · New York, New York
Found Oct 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

On October 17, 2022, the remains of an unclaimed person, identified as Lydia Latchinova, were discovered in New York, New York. The case has since captured attention due to the lack of information about Lydia's background and the circumstances leading to her…

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Roger Cowden

Male · University Place, Washington
Found Oct 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

On October 17, 2022, the body of Roger Morris Cowden was discovered in University Place, Washington. Mr. Cowden, a 71-year-old man, passed away of natural causes while residing in a nursing facility. Despite his peaceful departure, the Pierce County Medical…

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Troy Thompson

Male · Washington, District of Columbia
Found Oct 17, 2019 · 7 years ago

On October 17, 2019, in Washington, District of Columbia, the body of a male identified as Troy Lester Thompson was discovered. Thompson's case is listed under the Namus ID: UCP62376. After being found, he was taken to George Washington Hospital, where he…

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Patrick Healey

Male · Eureka, California
Found Oct 17, 2019 · 7 years ago

In a somber discovery dated October 17, 2019, the body of Patrick Thomas Healey was found in Eureka, California. Healey, an individual known to be a hoarder, was located during a welfare check performed by local authorities. It is believed that he had been…

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Wayne Burfoot

Male · Lakewood, Washington
Found Oct 17, 2019 · 7 years ago

On October 17, 2019, a male body was discovered in Lakewood, Washington, identified as that of 72-year-old Wayne Burfoot. The decedent was reported to have died of natural causes at St. Clare Hospital, located in Lakewood, WA. Despite the circumstances of his…

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Francesco Rando

Male · Dorchester, Massachusetts
Found Oct 17, 2018 · 8 years ago

On October 17, 2018, the body of Francesco Rando was discovered in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Found unresponsive outside his living area, Francesco was pronounced dead at the scene. This case, identified by Namus ID UCP53509, has remained unresolved and…

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Neil Davidson

Male · Tacoma, Washington
Found Oct 17, 2017 · 9 years ago

Neil Davidson was discovered deceased on October 17, 2017, in Tacoma, Washington, marking the beginning of a complex case for the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office. Identified as a 72-year-old male, Davidson passed away due to natural causes while…

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John Rose

Male · Portland, Oregon
Found Oct 17, 2014 · 12 years ago

The case of John Edward Rose is one that has puzzled and saddened those who knew him. On October 17, 2014, the 59-year-old was found deceased in his home in Portland, Oregon. His passing sparked an investigation, categorized under Namus ID: UCP1114, by the…

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Leo Hoffner

Male · Tacoma, Washington
Found Oct 17, 2014 · 12 years ago

On October 17, 2014, in Tacoma, Washington, the body of a man named Leo Edward Hoffner was discovered. He was brought to Tacoma General Hospital, where he ultimately passed away of natural causes. Despite efforts by the hospital staff to locate any next of…

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Leon Callon

Male · Farmers Branch, Texas
Found Oct 17, 2014 · 12 years ago

Leon Callon was found deceased on October 17, 2014, in Farmers Branch, Texas. His case was registered under Namus ID: UCP145599, and he was officially pronounced dead in Dallas, Texas. At the time of his passing, authorities began searching for his next of…

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Tony Brown

Male · Atlanta, Georgia
Found Oct 17, 2013 · 13 years ago

Tony Earl Brown was an individual who tragically passed away on October 17, 2013, in Atlanta, Georgia. This case, recorded under Namus ID: UCP554, involves the unfortunate circumstances of Mr. Brown being discovered deceased in the house he shared with two…

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Betty Taylor

Female · Charleston, West Virginia
Found Oct 17, 2013 · 13 years ago

On October 17, 2013, a significant and puzzling case emerged in Charleston, West Virginia, when a female body was discovered. Identified only by its NamUs ID as UCP92074, the remains belonged to a woman named Betty Taylor. This case quickly captured the…

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Christy Everhart

Female · Martinsburg, West Virginia
Found Oct 17, 2012 · 14 years ago

On October 17, 2012, the remains of Christy Jo Everhart, an unclaimed person, were discovered in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Her case remains unresolved, marked by the identification number UCP92068 in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System…

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Margo Lewis

Female · Westminster, California
Found Oct 17, 2009 · 17 years ago

On October 17, 2009, the body of an unidentified woman was discovered in Westminster, California. The initial investigation was unable to determine her identity, and she remained unclaimed. The woman was later identified as Margo Patricia Lewis. Her case was…

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Harold Martin

Barstow, California
Found Oct 17, 2002 · 24 years ago

On October 17, 2002, the body of Harold Louis Martin was discovered in Barstow, California. Despite the passage of over two decades, many aspects of the case remain shrouded in mystery, leaving investigators puzzled and family members without closure. Key…

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