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Unclaimed Persons on October 20

637 open cases in our database happened on October 20. Every one is a family still waiting for answers.

Unclaimed Persons (44)

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John Byram - Bronx, New York
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John Byram

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Oct 20, 2021 · 5 years ago

On October 20, 2021, the body of John Byram was discovered in the Bronx, New York. The case, identified by the Namus ID: UCP86202, remains unresolved and John Byram continues to be listed as an unclaimed person. Despite ongoing efforts, the circumstances…

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Benideto Salas - Denver, Colorado
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Benideto Salas

Male · Denver, Colorado
Found Oct 20, 2021 · 5 years ago

On October 20, 2021, Benideto Salas was found unresponsive in his Denver, Colorado residence by a friend, leading authorities to a deeply concerning case that remains shrouded in uncertainty. Despite efforts by local officials, the identity of next-of-kin for…

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Angel Vargas - Houston, Texas
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Angel Vargas

Male · Houston, Texas
Found Oct 20, 2006 · 20 years ago

On October 20, 2006, a significant case emerged from Houston, Texas, involving the discovery of an unidentified male body in a local community park. This case, recorded under the NamUs ID: UCP4121, revolves around the mysterious circumstances of Angel Vargas…

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David Reding

Male · Reliance, Tennessee
Found Oct 20, 2021 · 5 years ago

On October 20, 2021, the body of David M. Reding, an unclaimed male, was discovered in Reliance, Tennessee. Despite attempts to reach out to possible next of kin, no arrangements were made on his behalf, resulting in the case remaining open under NamUs ID…

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Lorenzo Soto

Male · El Paso, Texas
Found Oct 20, 2016 · 10 years ago

On October 20, 2016, the body of a man identified as Lorenzo None Soto, a presumed transient, was discovered in an alleyway in El Paso, Texas. The El Paso County Medical Examiners Office, located at 4505 Alberta Avenue, has been handling the case under the…

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Juan Och Cuxil

Male · Houston, Texas
Found Oct 20, 2016 · 10 years ago

In October 2016, the community of Houston, Texas, was saddened by the discovery of an unclaimed body, bringing to light yet another unsolved case within the bustling metropolis. Identified as Juan Manuel Och-Cuxil, the male body was found on October 20, 2016…

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Humberto Moyers

Male · Gallup, New Mexico
Found Oct 20, 2001 · 25 years ago

On October 20, 2001, the body of a male, identified as Humberto Franco Moyers, was discovered by railroad workers near the tracks in Gallup, New Mexico. There was no indication that he had been struck by a train or involved in an accident on the tracks. It…

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Alejandro Jolley

Loma Linda, California
Found Oct 20, 2001 · 25 years ago

On October 20, 2001, the body of Alejandro Yuri Jolley was discovered in Loma Linda, California. Despite efforts to identify and locate next of kin, Alejandro remains an unclaimed person. His case is recorded under NamUs ID UCP63052. Unfortunately, details…

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Juan Calero - New York, New York
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Juan Calero

Male · New York, New York
Found Oct 20, 2025 · 1 year ago

On October 20, 2025, the body of Juan Calero was found in New York, New York. Despite efforts to identify and locate next of kin, Calero remains an unclaimed person. This case is registered under the Namus ID: UCP155070. The circumstances surrounding Calero's…

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Tina Celano - New York, New York
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Tina Celano

Female · New York, New York
Found Oct 20, 2025 · 1 year ago

On October 20, 2025, the body of Tina Celano was discovered in New York, New York. Despite efforts by local authorities, she remains an unclaimed person, leaving many questions unanswered. The case, identified by Namus ID UCP156464, is being handled by the…

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Natalie Cohen - New York, New York
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Natalie Cohen

Female · New York, New York
Found Oct 20, 2025 · 1 year ago

The discovery of an unclaimed female body on October 20, 2025, has prompted an ongoing investigation in New York City, with authorities seeking to identify the deceased individual. Identified by the Namus system as Case UCP155951, the woman was named Natalie…

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Josefina Rodriguez - Bronx, New York
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Josefina Rodriguez

Female · Bronx, New York
Found Oct 20, 2023 · 3 years ago

On October 20, 2023, the body of Josefina Rodriguez was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Identified as an unclaimed person, her case is now under the jurisdiction of the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) in New York City. Listed under the NamUs ID…

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Jason Hanson - Lodi, California
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Jason Hanson

Male · Lodi, California
Found Oct 20, 2023 · 3 years ago

On October 20, 2023, the body of a male identified as Jason Lee Hanson was discovered at the Carl's Jr. parking lot in Lodi, California. Upon discovery, Hanson was found unresponsive and alone, leading to an investigation by the San Joaquin County Medical…

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Orlando Jones - Brooklyn, New York
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Orlando Jones

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Oct 20, 2023 · 3 years ago

On October 20, 2023, in Brooklyn, New York, the body of a male, identified as Orlando Jones, was found. Despite efforts to gather information and locate next of kin, Orlando Jones remains an unclaimed person. The circumstances surrounding his death and any…

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Randall Warren - Reno, Nevada
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Randall Warren

Male · Reno, Nevada
Found Oct 20, 2022 · 4 years ago

In October 2022, the city of Reno, Nevada, bore witness to a somber discovery—the body of Randall R. Warren was found on the 20th of that month. Despite exhaustive efforts to connect with the late Randall’s next of kin or relatives, he remains unclaimed…

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Kevin Jones - Dallas, Texas
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Kevin Jones

Male · Dallas, Texas
Found Oct 20, 2022 · 4 years ago

On October 20, 2022, a male body was discovered outside of the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Dallas, Texas, marking the beginning of a case surrounding the unclaimed individual known as Kevin Wayne Jones. Identified through Namus ID UCP97811, Kevin Wayne Jones'…

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Dominick Laraia - Yucca Valley, California
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Dominick Laraia

Male · Yucca Valley, California
Found Oct 20, 2022 · 4 years ago

Dominick Michael Laraia, a male resident of Yucca Valley, California, passed away at his home on October 20, 2022. Despite the efforts of local authorities, his remains have yet to be claimed by any relatives or acquaintances. This case, registered under…

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Mark Payne - Birmingham, Alabama
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Mark Payne

Male · Birmingham, Alabama
Found Oct 20, 2020 · 6 years ago

On October 20, 2020, the body of Mark Andrew Payne was discovered in Birmingham, Alabama, prompting an investigation by the Jefferson County Medical Examiners Office. Payne's case was registered under the Namus ID UCP75919. The circumstances surrounding his…

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Juan Burton - Brooklyn, New York
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Juan Burton

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Oct 20, 2020 · 6 years ago

On October 20, 2020, a male body was discovered in Brooklyn, New York, leading to an open investigation into the identity and circumstances surrounding the unclaimed individual. The man was later identified as Juan Anthony Burton, but despite efforts by…

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Louise Saunders - New York, New York
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Louise Saunders

Female · New York, New York
Found Oct 20, 2019 · 7 years ago

On October 20, 2019, a female body was discovered in New York City, marking the beginning of an unresolved case that still seeks closure. The individual, identified as Louise Saunders, was found within the bustling and ever-busy environment of New York, New…

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James Davis - Atlanta, Georgia
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James Davis

Male · Atlanta, Georgia
Found Oct 20, 2019 · 7 years ago

In an unresolved case involving an unclaimed individual, the body of James Davis was discovered in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 20, 2019. Identified as a 66-year-old white male, Davis was found unresponsive on the floor of his secured home following a welfare…

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Cynthia Notarianni - Queens, New York
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Cynthia Notarianni

Female · Queens, New York
Found Oct 20, 2017 · 9 years ago

In Queens, New York, on October 20, 2017, the body of a female identified as Cynthia Notarianni was discovered, yet she remains unclaimed. This prompts an ongoing case under the Namus ID UCP4990. Her case has garnered the attention of the New York City Office…

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John Rodgers - Bronx, New York
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John Rodgers

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Oct 20, 2015 · 11 years ago

On October 20, 2015, in the Bronx, New York, the body of an unclaimed male identified as John Rodgers was discovered, drawing attention to the unidentified and unclaimed individuals within the city. This case was classified with the Namus ID: UCP1741. The…

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Tashi Samphel - Bronx, New York
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Tashi Samphel

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Oct 20, 2015 · 11 years ago

The unclaimed person case concerning Tashi Samphel revolves around a tragic and unresolved matter dating back to October 20, 2015. On this date, a male body was discovered in the Bronx, New York, which was later identified with the Namus ID: UCP1739. Despite…

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Larry Johnson - Birmingham, Alabama
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Larry Johnson

Male · Birmingham, Alabama
Found Oct 20, 2015 · 11 years ago

In October 2015, Larry DuBose Johnson, a male from Birmingham, Alabama, became the center of an unclaimed person case when his body was discovered on the 20th of the month. His remains were located in his own bed, leading investigators to conclude that his…

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Reginald Knight - Boston, Massachusetts
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Reginald Knight

Male · Boston, Massachusetts
Found Oct 20, 2009 · 17 years ago

Reginald Knight, whose unclaimed body was discovered on October 20, 2009, in Boston, Massachusetts, remains a poignant reminder of the uncharted territories within urban life. Identified in the public space of a bustling city, Reginald's life came to a quiet…

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Cynthia Karkhanechi - Reno, Nevada
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Cynthia Karkhanechi

Female · Reno, Nevada
Found Oct 20, 2004 · 22 years ago

In the case of the unclaimed individual known as Cynthia Karkhanechi, the body of this unidentified female was discovered on October 20, 2004, in Reno, Nevada. The investigation has been undertaken by the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner's Office…

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Mark Knight

Male · Boulevard, California
Found Oct 20, 2025 · 1 year ago

On October 20, 2025, the body of Mark Charles Knight was discovered in Boulevard, California. The case has been formally recorded as an unclaimed person under Namus ID UCP151968. Despite identification of the decedent, no next of kin has come forward to claim…

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Dwayna Mattox

Female · Columbus, Ohio
Found Oct 20, 2025 · 1 year ago

The case of Dwayna J. Mattox, listed under Namus ID UCP153186, centers on the discovery of an unclaimed woman found deceased on October 20, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. Mattox, a resident of South Champion Avenue, was identified after her body was recovered, yet…

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William Auser

Male · Boise, Idaho
Found Oct 20, 2024 · 2 years ago

The case of William Frank Auser involves a male body that was discovered on October 20, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. As of now, William Frank Auser remains an unclaimed person, with efforts ongoing to locate any family members or associates who might have…

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David Gonzalez

Male · Tampa, Florida
Found Oct 20, 2024 · 2 years ago

On October 20, 2024, the lifeless body of David Gonzalez was discovered following an accident in Tampa, Florida. Despite exhaustive efforts to uncover more about his identity and next of kin, David has remained an unclaimed person, adding yet another case to…

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Michael Robeson

Male · Fresno, California
Found Oct 20, 2024 · 2 years ago

On October 20, 2024, an unresponsive male body was discovered in front of the Poverello House in Fresno, California. The unidentified man, later filed under Namus ID: UCP132129, was reported by a concerned bystander who promptly called 911. Emergency Medical…

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Michael Robeson

Male · Fresno, California
Found Oct 20, 2024 · 2 years ago

In an unfolding investigation, authorities are working diligently to unravel the circumstances surrounding the unclaimed remains of Michael Robeson, whose body was discovered on October 20, 2024. The incident took place in the medical environment of a…

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James Sanders

Male · Anderson, South Carolina
Found Oct 20, 2023 · 3 years ago

On October 20, 2023, in Anderson, South Carolina, the body of James Edwin Sanders, an unclaimed individual, was discovered. Despite efforts to locate his kin, Sanders remains unclaimed, raising concerns and inquiries within the community. The potential for…

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Edward Hendrickson

Male · Boise, Idaho
Found Oct 20, 2022 · 4 years ago

The case involves the unclaimed body of Edward Bert Hendrickson, a male individual whose remains were found in Boise, Idaho, on October 20, 2022. Despite the discovery date, the actual date of death has been identified as March 3, 2021. Hendrickson's cremains…

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Delores Rodriguez

Female · Stockton, California
Found Oct 20, 2022 · 4 years ago

On October 20, 2022, the female body of Delores Rodriguez was found under tragic circumstances in Stockton, California. Identified by the Namus ID: UCP97263, her life ended quietly despite being in a place meant for healing and care. Delores had been left at…

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Narciso Medina

Male · New York, New York
Found Oct 20, 2022 · 4 years ago

On October 20, 2022, the body of Narciso R. Medina, a male individual, was discovered in New York, New York, marking the beginning of an unclaimed person case. Identified under Namus ID: UCP97205, the body was taken under the jurisdiction of the Office of…

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Becky Wilson

Female · Dallas, Texas
Found Oct 20, 2020 · 6 years ago

On October 20, 2020, the remains of a female individual identified as Becky Sue Wilson were discovered in Dallas, Texas. Following the discovery, she was officially pronounced deceased in the city. Her case was entered into the National Missing and…

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Thomas Scott

Male · Kennewick, Washington
Found Oct 20, 2018 · 8 years ago

On October 20, 2018, the body of an unclaimed individual identified as Thomas Scott was discovered in Kennewick, Washington. The case, registered under Namus ID: UCP100910, drew attention to the need for identification and proper closure regarding unclaimed…

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Vincent Doran

Male · Schwenksville, Pennsylvania
Found Oct 20, 2017 · 9 years ago

On October 20, 2017, the body of a male identified as Vincent P. Doran was discovered in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania. Despite extensive efforts by local authorities, the case remains unsolved, and Doran has been classified as an unclaimed person. The details…

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Alan Tinder

Male · Tacoma, Washington
Found Oct 20, 2015 · 11 years ago

Alan Tinder, identified as Namus ID: UCP2531, passed away on October 20, 2015, in Tacoma, Washington. His death was attributed to natural causes while he was admitted to St. Joseph Medical Center. Following his passing, his family was informed but chose not…

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John Sylva

Male · Hawaii
Found Oct 20, 2013 · 13 years ago

On October 20, 2013, in Hawaii, the remains of an unidentified man, later referred to as John Sylva, were discovered under circumstances that left many questions unanswered. The case was categorized under the Namus ID: UCP623, indicating its entry into the…

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Karen McGuire

Female · Buena Park, California
Found Oct 20, 2005 · 21 years ago

On October 20, 2005, the body of a woman later identified as Karen Elizabeth McGuire was discovered in Buena Park, California. Despite extensive efforts by local authorities, she has remained an unclaimed person. Her case is documented under Namus ID…

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Carl Lindgren

Redlands, California
Found Oct 20, 2002 · 24 years ago

On October 20, 2002, the remains of Carl Joseph Lindgren were discovered in Redlands, California. Despite being found over two decades ago, Lindgren's case remains an unsolved mystery that continues to baffle authorities and occupies an unresolved place in…

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