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Richard Drouin, Jr.

Missing · age 38 · Bath, Maine

Last seen October 27, 2006

Richard Robert Drouin, Jr. was 38 years old when he was last known to be in Bath, Maine, on October 27, 2006. His NamUs case is listed as MP55198, and his last contact was recorded in Sagadahoc County, in the Bath area. Online case listings identify him as a…

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John Wallenkamp

Male, age 62 · Blue Mounds, Wisconsin

Last seen Oct 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the quiet, rural landscape of Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, a sense of concern settled over the community in the fall of 2021. On October 27th, 62-year-old John Thomas Wallenkamp, a local resident, was seen for the last time in the Town of Arena. His…

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Alfredo Ranjel

Male, age 60 · Houston, Texas

Last seen Oct 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

Alfredo Ranjel, a 60-year-old man, was last seen on October 27, 2021, in Houston, Texas. His disappearance has remained a mystery, with few details available regarding the circumstances surrounding it. Alfredo was described as a Hispanic male, with black hair…

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Kelsey Long

Female, age 29 · Big Stone Gap, Virginia

Last seen Oct 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the autumn of 2021, a 29-year-old woman named Kelsey Rae Long vanished, leaving her family and community with a painful void of unanswered questions. The last confirmed sighting of Kelsey was in the early morning hours of October 27, 2021. She was believed…

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Lemau Misailegalu

Male, age 64 · Kingman, Arizona

Last seen Oct 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the autumn of 2021, a sense of concern began to ripple through a community in Kingman, Arizona, regarding the wellbeing of Lemau Misailegalu, a 64-year-old male resident. A disabled veteran with known medical conditions, Misailegalu was a familiar sight to…

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Richard Mcmichael Jr.

Male, age 54 · Mentor, Ohio

Last seen Oct 27, 2016 · 10 years ago

Richard Nils McMichael Jr. was 54 years old when he was last seen in Mentor, Ohio, in the autumn of 2016. At the time of his disappearance, he stood between 5 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighed between 180 and 190 pounds, and had brown hair with…

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Miguel Scott

Male, age 19 · Bremerton, Washington

Last seen Oct 27, 2011 · 15 years ago

In the fall of 2011, a 19-year-old male named Miguel Sonny Scott vanished from Bremerton, Washington, leaving his family and friends searching for answers. On the evening of October 27, 2011, Miguel was with friends at Evergreen-Rotary Park. He was last seen…

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Darian Brown

Male, age 34 · Alton, Illinois

Last seen Oct 27, 2006 · 20 years ago

In the late hours of October 27, 2006, in Alton, Illinois, Darian Javon Brown was at home with his brother, who would be one of the last known people to see him. At 34 years old, Darian, also known to friends as 'D-Nice,' had plans for the early morning. He…

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Paul Mccord

Male, age 34 · North Slope, Alaska

Last seen Oct 27, 1996 · 30 years ago

In the vast and unforgiving landscape of Alaska's North Slope, the story of Paul Scott McCord's disappearance is one of adventure met with the raw power of nature. On October 27, 1996, the 34-year-old doctor, with a spirit for the outdoors, embarked on a…

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Kimberly Randall

Female, age 49 · Asheville, North Carolina

Killed Oct 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

On October 27, 2021, the body of 49-year-old Kimberly Michelle Randall was discovered in a vacant, abandoned Denny's restaurant on Patton Avenue in Asheville, North Carolina. Asheville police were conducting a check of the premises when they found her body…

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Dawson J. McGrath

Male, age 22 · Vergennes, Vermont

Killed Oct 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the quiet community of Addison, Vermont, the life of 22-year-old Dawson McGrath, a Caucasian male, came to an unexpected and tragic end on the evening of Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Known for his willingness to always lend a helping hand, Dawson was a…

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Anthony Nelson

Male, age 21 · Little Rock, Arkansas

Killed Oct 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

On a Tuesday evening in Little Rock, Arkansas, the life of 21-year-old Anthony Jerome Nelson Jr. was tragically cut short. On October 26, 2021, in the 5100 block of Asher Avenue, gunfire erupted, leaving Nelson with fatal wounds. When police arrived at the…

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Tommie Jacoby Welton

Male, age 19 · Kensett, Arkansas

Killed Oct 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the early morning hours of October 27, 2021, the quiet of Kensett, Arkansas was broken by a 911 call that would unravel a story of violence and loss. Responding to the call at approximately 2:15 AM, deputies from the White County Sheriff's Office arrived…

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Roberto Mojarro-Sandoval

Male, age 48 · Ashland, Oregon

Killed Oct 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the quiet town of Ashland, Oregon, a tragedy unfolded on October 27, 2021, forever altering the lives of those involved. On that day, 48-year-old Roberto Mojarro-Sandoval, a Hispanic male, was found deceased, marking the beginning of a complex homicide…

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Erik Sarmiento Rodriguez

Male, age 19 · Commerce City, Colorado

Killed Oct 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the evening hours of October 27, 2021, in Commerce City, Colorado, a burst of gunfire shattered the night, leaving two young men fatally wounded. One of the victims was 19-year-old Erik Sarmiento Rodriguez, a Hispanic male. The incident unfolded around 9…

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Luis Arzarte Solis

Male, age 20 · Commerce City, Colorado

Killed Oct 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the quiet evening of October 27, 2021, a burst of violence shattered the peace in Commerce City, Colorado, claiming the life of 20-year-old Luis Manuel Arzarte Solis. The fatal incident, a double shooting, unfolded around 9 p.m. in the 4800 block of East…

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Chase Anderson

Male, age 22 · Hoisington, Kansas

Killed Oct 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the early morning hours of October 27, 2021, a 911 call shattered the quiet of Hoisington, Kansas. First responders rushed to a residence on East 2nd Street, where they found 22-year-old Chase Anderson, a Caucasian male, with a gunshot wound. Despite the…

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Unidentified Remains (49)

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 60 · Gap Tank, Arizona

Found Oct 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

Incomplete skeletal remains found in remote desert area in Ironwood Forest National Monument by a humanitarian group. No personal effects recovered.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 45 · Near Tombstone, Arizona

Found Oct 27, 2016 · 10 years ago

Mummified and partially skeletal remains were located in a wash near the ghost town of Fairbank, AZ by military personnel. Recent (February 2021) DNA match to a man who self-reported his name as Sergio Vega Vega from Mexico. These unverified claims are…

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 30 · Houston, Texas

Found Oct 27, 1986 · 40 years ago

Decedent was a pedestrian hit by a motor vehicle.

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Unidentified Male

Male · Brooks County County, Texas

Found Oct 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

Unidentified decedent # 108 located on the Dos Palomas Ranch on October 27, 2021.

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Unidentified Person

Unsure · Village Mills, Texas

Found Oct 27, 2016 · 10 years ago

Remains found west side of highway 69 in Village Mills, Hardin County, TX on 10/27/2016.

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Unidentified Male

Male · Baker, California

Found Oct 27, 2016 · 10 years ago

A family was camping in the Kelso Dunes area. They were out riding near a wash and one of the riders spotted what appeared to be a skull in the sand. They approached and realized it was a skull.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 40 · Havana, Texas

Found Oct 27, 2011 · 15 years ago

Found in Rio Grande River in Havana area

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 44 · Luna County County, New Mexico

Found Oct 27, 2006 · 20 years ago

partial skeletal remains found in desert area near border of Mexico

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Unclaimed Persons (55)

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Darshaun Farmer

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Oct 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

On October 27, 2021, the body of a male individual, identified as Darshaun Farmer, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. The case, registered in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUS) under ID UCP86240, is currently being managed by the…

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Dolores Arellano

Female · Reno, Nevada

Found Oct 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

Dolores L. Arellano was found deceased on October 27, 2021, in her apartment in Reno, Nevada. Despite the efforts of local authorities, she remains an unclaimed person, with her details registered under NamUs ID: UCP86901. Dolores's case is handled by the…

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Andrey Kudryavtsev

Male · Lynn, Massachusetts

Found Oct 27, 2011 · 15 years ago

On October 27, 2011, in the city of Lynn, Massachusetts, the body of Andrey Kudryavtsev was discovered in his residence. Despite the location and circumstances of the discovery, Andrey's identity was not promptly claimed, leading to his classification as an…

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Andees Chapman

Spokane, Washington

Found Oct 27, 2001 · 25 years ago

On October 27, 2001, the body of Andees Chapman was discovered in Spokane, Washington. The case remains categorized as unclaimed, with no individual formally taking responsibility for the remains. Chapman’s family includes his daughter Cheryl…

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Nichi Senjuro

Male · Knoxville, Tennessee

Found Oct 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

On October 27, 2021, the body of Nichi Aki Senjuro, an unclaimed male, was discovered in Knoxville, Tennessee. The circumstances surrounding his death remain largely unknown, and despite efforts from local authorities, next of kin did not come forward to make…

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Daniel Gomes

Male · San Diego, California

Found Oct 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

In San Diego, California, a man identified as Daniel Richard Gomes was discovered in a state of distress on October 12, 2021. Mr. Gomes, a 64-year-old of Hispanic and White descent, was found by unknown individuals who realized the apparent need for urgent…

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Robert Frederick

Male · Tacoma, Washington

Found Oct 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

On October 27, 2021, in Tacoma, Washington, the body of an individual identified as Robert Lee Frederick was discovered. The circumstances around his demise have led to his classification as an unclaimed person, with his case cataloged under the NamUs ID…

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Rudy Delgado

Male · San Diego, California

Found Oct 27, 2021 · 5 years ago

On October 27, 2021, the body of Rudy Daniel Delgado, a 61-year-old male, was found in San Diego, California. Delgado had been living in San Diego when, on October 20, 2021, he was discovered unresponsive by a passerby. Paramedics swiftly transported him to a…

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Serial Killer Victims (6)

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Victor Rossi

Victim of Daniel Joseph Blank

age 41 · St. Amant, Louisiana

Killed Oct 27, 1996 · 30 years ago

Victor Rossi, a 41-year-old male of Italian descent, was found beaten to death in his St. Amant, Louisiana, home on October 27, 1996. The investigation into his death would unravel a chilling series of violent crimes that had plagued the River Parishes area…

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Albert Buehimann

Victim of Donald Harvey

age 69 · Cincinnati, Ohio

Killed Oct 27, 1986 · 40 years ago

Albert Buehlmann was an 86-year-old White male living in the Cincinnati, Ohio, area when he became one of the patients targeted by hospital orderly Donald Harvey. Although some later accounts give differing details about Buehlmann’s age and the date of his…

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Josephine Selvage

Victim of Clifton Duane Bloomfield

age 81 · Albuquerque, New Mexico

Killed Oct 27, 2005 · 21 years ago

On October 27, 2005, Josephine Selvage, an 81-year-old White/Caucasian female, was tragically killed in her Albuquerque, New Mexico, home. A retired school teacher who was living with Alzheimer's disease, she was confronted by an intruder who had slipped into…

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Gayle Botelho

Victim of Daniel Tavares

age 32 · Fall River, Massachusetts

Killed Oct 27, 1988 · 38 years ago

In the fall of 1988, Gayle Botelho, a 32-year-old Caucasian woman and mother of three, vanished from her Fall River, Massachusetts apartment on Prospect Street. On October 27th, she told her live-in boyfriend's brother she would be back in five minutes…

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Karen Patterson

Victim of Joseph Ernest Atkins

age 13 · Charleston, South Carolina

Killed Oct 27, 1985 · 41 years ago

Karen Patterson was a 13-year-old Black girl from North Charleston, South Carolina, whose life was stolen in the early hours of October 27, 1985, in an attack that shattered both her family and her neighborhood. She lived in a small tenant house behind a…

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Benjamin Atkins

Victim of Joseph Ernest Atkins

age 75 · Charleston, South Carolina

Killed Oct 27, 1985 · 41 years ago

In the quiet, pre-dawn hours of a Sunday morning in North Charleston, South Carolina, a violent chain of events unfolded that would leave two people dead. On October 27, 1985, 75-year-old Benjamin Frank Atkins was killed in his home. His adoptive son, Joseph…

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Mass Murder Victims (11)

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Joyce Fienberg

Mass murder victim of Robert Bowers

Female, age 75 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Killed Oct 27, 2018 · 8 years ago

Joyce Fienberg, a 75-year-old female, was a cherished member of the Pittsburgh community, known for her kindness and dedication to her faith. A retired research specialist from the University of Pittsburgh, she spent her days volunteering and was a regular at…

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Richard Gottfried

Mass murder victim of Robert Bowers

Male, age 65 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Killed Oct 27, 2018 · 8 years ago

Dr. Richard Joseph Gottfried, a 65-year-old male of Jewish ethnicity, tragically lost his life on October 27, 2018, during the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue. He was a well-respected dentist and a devoted member of the New Light…

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Rose Mallinger

Mass murder victim of Robert Bowers

Female, age 97 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Killed Oct 27, 2018 · 8 years ago

On a crisp autumn morning, the peace of the Squirrel Hill neighborhood in Pittsburgh was shattered by an act of unspeakable hatred. It was October 27, 2018, a Saturday when congregants had gathered for Shabbat services at the Tree of Life synagogue. Among…

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Jerry Rabinowitz

Mass murder victim of Robert Bowers

Male, age 66 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Killed Oct 27, 2018 · 8 years ago

Dr. Jerry Rabinowitz, a 66-year-old male of Jewish ethnicity, was one of the 11 victims killed in the tragic Pittsburgh synagogue massacre on October 27, 2018. Dr. Rabinowitz was a highly respected family physician known for his compassionate care and…

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Cecil Rosenthal

Mass murder victim of Robert Bowers

Male, age 59 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Killed Oct 27, 2018 · 8 years ago

Cecil Howard Rosenthal, a 59-year-old male of Jewish ethnicity, tragically lost his life on October 27, 2018, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Cecil was a beloved member of the Tree of Life*Or L'Simcha Congregation and was known for his warm and loving nature. He…

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David Rosenthal

Mass murder victim of Robert Bowers

Male, age 54 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Killed Oct 27, 2018 · 8 years ago

David Bruce Rosenthal, a 54-year-old Jewish man, was a beloved and integral part of the Tree of Life congregation in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood. He and his older brother, 59-year-old Cecil Rosenthal, were known affectionately as 'the boys' and…

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Bernice Simon

Mass murder victim of Robert Bowers

Female, age 84 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Killed Oct 27, 2018 · 8 years ago

Bernice Ruth Rothenberg Simon, an 84-year-old female, and her husband of 62 years, Sylvan Simon, were tragically killed on Saturday, October 27, 2018, in a mass shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh…

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Sylvan Simon

Mass murder victim of Robert Bowers

Male, age 86 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Killed Oct 27, 2018 · 8 years ago

Sylvan Simon, an 87-year-old male of Jewish ethnicity, tragically lost his life on October 27, 2018, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was one of the eleven victims of the horrific shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood. The…

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