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Unclaimed Persons on October 2

678 open cases in our database happened on October 2. Every one is a family still waiting for answers.

Unclaimed Persons (57)

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Sunny Lai - New York, New York
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Sunny Lai

Male · New York, New York
Found Oct 2, 2021 · 5 years ago

In a case involving an unclaimed person, authorities are seeking information regarding the identity of a deceased individual named Sunny Lai. The male body was discovered on October 2, 2021, in New York, New York. As efforts continue to identify and locate…

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Ralph Glover - Manhattan, New York
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Ralph Glover

Male · Manhattan, New York
Found Oct 2, 2021 · 5 years ago

On October 2, 2021, the body of a male identified as Ralph Glover was discovered in Manhattan, New York. Despite efforts to trace family members or acquaintances, Ralph Glover remains an unclaimed person. This case, recorded under Namus ID: UCP85499 and…

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Jose Morales-Rivera - Brooklyn, New York
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Jose Morales-Rivera

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Oct 2, 2021 · 5 years ago

On October 2, 2021, the unclaimed body of a male, identified as Jose Morales-Rivera, was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and efforts to locate and notify next of kin have thus far been unsuccessful.…

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Charles Porter - New York, New York
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Charles Porter

Male · New York, New York
Found Oct 2, 2016 · 10 years ago

On October 2, 2016, the body of an unidentified male, later referred to as Charles Porter, was discovered in New York, New York. This case has been meticulously documented under the Namus ID UCP2853. Despite the efforts of local authorities and the Office of…

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Richard Hodge

Male · Knoxville, Tennessee
Found Oct 2, 2021 · 5 years ago

On October 2, 2021, a male body was discovered in Knoxville, Tennessee, and later identified as Richard Dale Hodge. Despite efforts to locate his next of kin, authorities have been unable to find any family members or close contacts to claim him. The case…

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Jeanetta Smith

Female · Washington, District of Columbia
Found Oct 2, 2021 · 5 years ago

On October 2, 2021, the body of Jeanetta Smith, an unclaimed individual, was discovered in Washington, District of Columbia. The discovery was made when she was found unresponsive in her bed, leading to an official investigation by local authorities to…

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Placencia Perez

Male · San Diego, California
Found Oct 2, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the early hours of October 2, 2021, a city worker in San Diego, California, came upon a distressing scene in an open area: the lifeless body of a man, lying supine on the ground. The individual was later identified as Placencia Genaro Perez, a 63-year-old…

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Susan Mohan

Female · Temple, Pennsylvania
Found Oct 2, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the small town of Temple, Pennsylvania, the discovery of an unclaimed female body on October 2, 2021, brought a somber note to the community. Identified as Susan Mohan, the decedent's case has been handled by the Berks County Coroner's Office. Despite the…

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Inge Lundburg

Female · South San Francisco, California
Found Oct 2, 2021 · 5 years ago

On October 2, 2021, Inge Lundburg, an 89-year-old woman, was discovered unresponsive at her shared residence in South San Francisco, California. Her roommates, upon finding her, contacted authorities. Despite efforts to locate next of kin or individuals who…

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Daniel Kurtz

Male · Knoxville, Tennessee
Found Oct 2, 2016 · 10 years ago

In a perplexing case that has remained unresolved, the body of Daniel J. Kurtz was discovered on October 2, 2016, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Despite the passage of time, this case remains marked with unanswered questions and an absence of closure. The deceased…

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Fabio Herrera - Far Rockaway, New York
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Fabio Herrera

Male · Far Rockaway, New York
Found Oct 2, 2026 · this year

On October 2, 2026, the body of an unidentified male was discovered in Far Rockaway, New York. The case pertains to Fabio Herrera, an unclaimed individual, registered under Namus ID: UCP163707. Despite extensive efforts by local authorities, including the…

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Ronald Byrd - Bronx, New York
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Ronald Byrd

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Oct 2, 2026 · this year

On October 2, 2026, the body of an unidentified man, later identified as Ronald Byrd, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. This case remains unresolved as Mr. Byrd's remains are still unclaimed, leaving numerous questions unanswered. The circumstances…

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Javier Lopez Sanchez - Reedley, California
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Javier Lopez Sanchez

Male · Reedley, California
Found Oct 2, 2025 · 1 year ago

On October 2, 2025, the body of Javier Lopez Sanchez, a male individual, was discovered in Reedley, California. According to official records, Mr. Sanchez passed away at a nursing care facility. His case has been entered into the National Missing and…

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Roger Mounier - Santa Cruz, California
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Roger Mounier

Male · Santa Cruz, California
Found Oct 2, 2024 · 2 years ago

On October 2, 2024, the body of Roger Forrest Mounier was discovered in his home in Santa Cruz, California. This case, documented under Namus ID UCP132868, is currently being handled by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office - Coroner Division. The agency…

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Allen Franklin - Queens, New York
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Allen Franklin

Male · Queens, New York
Found Oct 2, 2023 · 3 years ago

On October 2, 2023, the body of Allen Franklin Male was discovered in Queens, New York. Despite extensive efforts by local authorities, the individual remains unclaimed, leaving numerous questions unanswered about his identity and the circumstances…

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Elmer Gomez - Brooklyn, New York
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Elmer Gomez

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Oct 2, 2023 · 3 years ago

On October 2, 2023, a decedent identified as Elmer Gomez was discovered in Brooklyn, New York, leaving behind a mystery that remains unsolved. Despite efforts by local authorities, this individual remains unclaimed, emphasizing the need for public assistance…

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John Devore - Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
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John Devore

Male · Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
Found Oct 2, 2023 · 3 years ago

The case of John Russell Devore, identified by the NamUs ID: UCP127190, presents the circumstances surrounding an unclaimed person found deceased on October 2, 2023, in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. John Russell Devore passed away at the Reading Hospital, his…

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Cruz Augusto Pizarro Requena - San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Cruz Augusto Pizarro Requena

Male · San Juan, Puerto Rico
Found Oct 2, 2023 · 3 years ago

On October 2, 2023, the body of Cruz Augusto Pizarro Requena, a male, was discovered in his home in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Little information is available about his life, and the circumstances surrounding his death remain a mystery, as no relatives or next of…

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Roberto Ortiz - Bronx, New York
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Roberto Ortiz

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Oct 2, 2022 · 4 years ago

On October 2, 2022, in the borough of the Bronx, New York, the body of an adult male identified as Roberto Ortiz was discovered. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and his case has been classified under the category of unclaimed persons.…

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Trent Jones - Brooklyn, New York
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Trent Jones

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Oct 2, 2022 · 4 years ago

On October 2, 2022, the unclaimed body of a male identified as Trent Jones was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. The case, recorded under Namus ID: UCP96355, is currently being handled by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City. The…

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Eric Eskow - Clinton, Tennessee
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Eric Eskow

Male · Clinton, Tennessee
Found Oct 2, 2022 · 4 years ago

Eric Gordon Eskow, whose body was discovered on October 2, 2022, in Clinton, Tennessee, remains an unclaimed person, identified under the NamUs ID UCP97379. At the time of discovery, there was an absence of next of kin willing to undertake the responsibility…

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Zachary Morgan - Bronx, New York
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Zachary Morgan

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Oct 2, 2022 · 4 years ago

On October 2, 2022, the body of Zachary Morgan was discovered in the Bronx, New York. This case, currently noted under the Namus ID UCP101876, remains an unclaimed person case. As authorities continue their efforts to connect with any potential next of kin…

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Gary Hering - Reno, Nevada
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Gary Hering

Male · Reno, Nevada
Found Oct 2, 2020 · 6 years ago

On October 2, 2020, the body of Gary Ellsworth Hering was discovered at the Flamingo Motel in Reno, Nevada. Namus ID: UCP74757. Known to have been residing at the motel, Gary had not been seen for several days, prompting concern from the management. To ensure…

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Ramiro Ramirez - Elmhurst, New York
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Ramiro Ramirez

Male · Elmhurst, New York
Found Oct 2, 2019 · 7 years ago

On October 2, 2019, the body of an unidentified male, later identified as Ramiro Ramirez, was discovered in Elmhurst, New York. Despite efforts by the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) to locate and notify next of kin, Ramirez's case…

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Derwood Vorderman - Stamford, Connecticut
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Derwood Vorderman

Male · Stamford, Connecticut
Found Oct 2, 2018 · 8 years ago

On October 2, 2018, the Stamford Police Department received a call reporting the discovery of a deceased male found in his residence in Stamford, Connecticut. The individual was later identified as Derwood Vorderman, yet, despite comprehensive efforts…

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Angel Ortiz - Queens, New York
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Angel Ortiz

Male · Queens, New York
Found Oct 2, 2017 · 9 years ago

On October 2, 2017, the body of Angel Ortiz, a male, was discovered in Queens, New York. Despite efforts to notify and locate next-of-kin, he remains an unclaimed person. The case, which carries the Namus ID UCP5291, is being handled by the New York City…

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Terence McLean - Bronx, New York
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Terence McLean

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Oct 2, 2015 · 11 years ago

In a lingering mystery dating back to October 2, 2015, an unclaimed male body was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Identified as Terence S. McLean, this case remains unresolved, haunting the city's records and those scrambling to provide closure. His case…

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Willie Perry - Bronx, New York
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Willie Perry

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Oct 2, 2015 · 11 years ago

In the bustling borough of the Bronx, New York, an unidentified male body was discovered on October 2, 2015, an incident that has since remained a poignant reminder of the transient nature of life in the city. Willie Perry, the name given to this unclaimed…

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Theodore Scangas

Male · Malden, Massachusetts
Found Oct 2, 2025 · 1 year ago

The case concerns Theodore C. Scangas, a male individual whose body was discovered on October 2, 2025, in Malden, Massachusetts. He was found unresponsive at his residence, and despite efforts to address the situation, he was later pronounced deceased. At…

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Benjamin Frederick

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

On October 2, 2024, the body of an unidentified individual, subsequently identified as Benjamin R. Frederick, was discovered in Boise, Idaho. Despite efforts to determine his next of kin or any potential acquaintances, this case remains open and unclaimed…

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Ralph Smith

Male · Tacoma, Washington
Found Oct 2, 2024 · 2 years ago

The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office in Tacoma, Washington is currently handling the case of an unclaimed individual identified as Ralph Myron Smith. Smith, a 68-year-old male, passed away on October 2, 2024, at Saint Joseph Medical Center. Despite…

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Heidi Merritt

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

On October 2, 2024, the body of a female identified as Heidi Merritt was discovered in New York, New York. This case is currently under the jurisdiction of the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City. Despite efforts to locate her next of kin or…

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Rafael Ilang-Ilang

Male · Honolulu, Hawaii
Found Oct 2, 2024 · 2 years ago

On October 2, 2024, the body of Rafael Perez Ilang-Ilang was discovered in Honolulu, Hawaii, and remains unclaimed. Registered under Namus ID UCP135022, the case has drawn considerable attention as efforts continue to locate any next of kin. The decedent…

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Robert Copeland

Male · Vancouver, Washington
Found Oct 2, 2024 · 2 years ago

On October 2, 2024, the body of Robert Steven Copeland was found in Vancouver, Washington. Despite attempts to learn more about his background, Robert's case remains one of the unclaimed persons with the Namus ID: UCP135910. His death was pronounced at a…

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David Hartjes

Male · Irving, Texas
Found Oct 2, 2023 · 3 years ago

On October 2, 2023, the body of David James Hartjes was discovered in Irving, Texas. Though identified, he remains an unclaimed person, with authorities actively seeking his next of kin to provide closure and ensure proper arrangements are made. This…

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Elizabeth Whipple

Female · Aiea, Hawaii
Found Oct 2, 2023 · 3 years ago

On October 2, 2023, the body of a female identified as Elizabeth Mary Whipple was discovered within an encampment located at Blaisdell Park in Aiea, Hawaii. According to the Department of the Medical Examiner, her case has been recorded under the agency case…

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Manivanh Phathamavong

Female · Irving, Texas
Found Oct 2, 2023 · 3 years ago

On October 2, 2023, the body of Manivanh Phathamavong was discovered in Irving, Texas, a city known for its vibrant community and cultural diversity. Despite the efforts of local authorities, Manivanh's death has left a void in the search for her next of kin.…

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Patricia Abbruscato

Female · Honolulu, Hawaii
Found Oct 2, 2022 · 4 years ago

On October 2, 2022, the body of Patricia A. Abbruscato was discovered in her apartment in Honolulu, Hawaii. This somber find led to the opening of an unclaimed person case, triggering a search for any known relatives or next of kin. Despite efforts by local…

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Paul Williams

Male · Columbus, Ohio
Found Oct 2, 2022 · 4 years ago

On October 2, 2022, a male body was discovered and later identified as Paul Williams in Columbus, Ohio. Despite efforts to locate next of kin or close acquaintances, Williams' remains have remained unclaimed. This situation highlights the importance of public…

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Jerry Petty

Male · Fort Worth, Texas
Found Oct 2, 2022 · 4 years ago

On October 2, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas, the deceased body of Jerry Richard Petty was discovered at his home. The discovery was made by a neighbor who was performing a welfare check, concerned about the lack of recent contact. Subsequent efforts to identify…

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Richard Schultz

Male · Kansas City, Kansas
Found Oct 2, 2022 · 4 years ago

Richard A. Schultz's case revolves around the complex and sensitive situation of an unclaimed person whose body was discovered on October 2, 2022, in Kansas City, Kansas. Despite efforts to locate family members or next of kin, Richard remains unclaimed. The…

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Marsha Breeden

Female · Knoxville, Tennessee
Found Oct 2, 2020 · 6 years ago

On October 2, 2020, the remains of Marsha Christine Breeden were discovered in Knoxville, Tennessee. Details surrounding her death remain sparse, but the Knoxville Police Department has taken charge of the case under the Namus ID: UCP75421. The department…

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Margaret Wallace

Female · Dallas, Texas
Found Oct 2, 2019 · 7 years ago

On October 2, 2019, the body of Margaret Elizabeth Wallace was discovered in Dallas, Texas. She was later officially pronounced deceased in the same city. Her case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under the ID UCP146855.…

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Rafael Rodriguez-Chairez

Male · Memphis, Tennessee
Found Oct 2, 2018 · 8 years ago

On October 2, 2018, the body of Rafael Rodriguez-Chairez, a 44-year-old Hispanic male, was discovered in his secure apartment in Memphis, Tennessee. His landlord found him deceased, leading to the initiation of a police investigation. The circumstances…

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James Farrar

Male · Knoxville, Tennessee
Found Oct 2, 2018 · 8 years ago

On October 2, 2018, the body of James Michael Farrar was found in Knoxville, Tennessee. Despite efforts to locate and connect with his next of kin, the case turned into a challenging situation when the next of kin refused to make funeral arrangements for him.…

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Kelly Reynolds

Female · Victorville, California
Found Oct 2, 2018 · 8 years ago

Kelly Donna Reynolds, a female, was found deceased on October 2, 2018, in Victorville, California. She was under hospice care at Spring Valley Post Acute facility in Victorville at the time of her passing. Despite efforts to identify and contact her next of…

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John Johnson

Male · North Jackson, Ohio
Found Oct 2, 2018 · 8 years ago

The body of a man identified as John Allen Johnson was discovered on October 2, 2018, in North Jackson, Ohio. He was found deceased inside his secured apartment following a welfare check prompted by concerned neighbors. The circumstances of his death were not…

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Charles Pitts, Jr

Male · Belton, South Carolina
Found Oct 2, 2015 · 11 years ago

In the case of Charles William Pitts, Jr., a male whose body was discovered on October 2, 2015, in Belton, South Carolina, the circumstances surrounding his death have been classified as an accidental death due to carbon monoxide toxicity. Despite efforts to…

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