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Unclaimed Persons on October 3

669 open cases in our database happened on October 3. Every one is a family still waiting for answers.

Unclaimed Persons (55)

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Christa Patton - New York, New York
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Christa Patton

Female · New York, New York
Found Oct 3, 2021 · 5 years ago

On October 3, 2021, in the bustling landscape of New York City, an unidentified female body was discovered, leading to a meticulous investigation by the authorities to unravel the mystery surrounding her identity and circumstances of death. The case was…

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Jose Sanchez - Queens, New York
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Jose Sanchez

Male · Queens, New York
Found Oct 3, 2021 · 5 years ago

On October 3, 2021, the body of a male identified as Jose Sanchez was discovered in Queens, New York. This case, documented under Namus ID: UCP85501 and agency case number Q21-32562, remains open as an unclaimed person case. The Office of Chief Medical…

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Jean Rangeley - Pleasant Grove, Alabama
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Jean Rangeley

Female · Pleasant Grove, Alabama
Found Oct 3, 2021 · 5 years ago

On October 3, 2021, authorities discovered the body of an unidentified woman later identified as Jean Terry Rangeley in Pleasant Grove, Alabama. Her case, documented under NamUs ID UCP86492, highlights a story of a life that ended quietly and without…

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Bernice Frank - Dallas, Texas
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Bernice Frank

Female · Dallas, Texas
Found Oct 3, 2021 · 5 years ago

On October 3, 2021, the body of Bernice Busby Frank was discovered in Dallas, Texas. She was pronounced deceased in the same city, and her case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under the ID UCP147879. Despite efforts to…

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Robert Dapkus - Lynn, Massachusetts
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Robert Dapkus

Male · Lynn, Massachusetts
Found Oct 3, 2016 · 10 years ago

On October 3, 2016, the body of Robert Dapkus was discovered in Lynn, Massachusetts, marking the beginning of an unclaimed person case that has elicited significant intrigue and concern from law enforcement and the community alike. Robert Dapkus, identified…

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Elmer Urick

Male · Puyallup, Washington
Found Oct 3, 2021 · 5 years ago

On October 3, 2021, the town of Puyallup, Washington, witnessed a case that would remain unresolved for some time. The body of Elmer Douglas Urick, identified as transient, was discovered under circumstances that call attention to the vulnerabilities faced by…

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Peggy Tuohy

Female · Tacoma, Washington
Found Oct 3, 2021 · 5 years ago

In early October 2021, the body of Peggy Tuohy was discovered in Tacoma, Washington, under circumstances that have since captivated the attention of both local authorities and the community. The female decedent was located at her residence, where she was…

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Barkley Jones

Male · Nashville, Tennessee
Found Oct 3, 2016 · 10 years ago

On October 3, 2016, the unidentified remains of an adult male were discovered in Nashville, Tennessee, sparking a challenging investigation for local law enforcement. The body, later assigned the NamUs ID: UCP116065, was found in a ditch alongside a roadway…

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Dennis Thompson

Male · Dallas, Texas
Found Oct 3, 2016 · 10 years ago

Dennis R. Thompson was a male individual whose body was discovered on October 3, 2016, in Dallas, Texas. Following the discovery, he was officially pronounced deceased in Dallas. Despite efforts to identify and locate his next of kin, Dennis remains an…

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Bettye Morelli

Barstow, California
Found Oct 3, 2001 · 25 years ago

On October 3, 2001, the body of Bettye J. Morelli was discovered in Barstow, California, marking the beginning of a case that remains unresolved. Despite multiple attempts to uncover her background and family connections, Bettye's remains have stayed…

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Jose Cabassa - Manhattan, New York
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Jose Cabassa

Male · Manhattan, New York
Found Oct 3, 2026 · this year

On October 3, 2026, the body of Jose Manuel Cabassa was discovered in Manhattan, New York. Despite efforts to identify and locate next of kin, Cabassa remains an unclaimed person, and the case has been cataloged with the Namus ID UCP163710. Authorities are…

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Margaret Sawyer - Pleasant Grove, Alabama
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Margaret Sawyer

Female · Pleasant Grove, Alabama
Found Oct 3, 2025 · 1 year ago

The case of Margaret J. Kulovitz Sawyer, recorded under NamUs ID UCP153016, centers on a woman who passed away on October 3, 2025, in Pleasant Grove, Alabama. Margaret was a tenant at Pleasant Villa Retirement Home, where she died of natural causes. Despite…

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Chun Loa - Redlands, California
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Chun Loa

Female · Redlands, California
Found Oct 3, 2025 · 1 year ago

Chun Cha Loa, identified under NamUs ID UCP153891, was a woman whose death on October 3, 2025, in Redlands, California, led to an unclaimed person investigation. She passed away of natural causes while residing in a care facility, and despite confirmation of…

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Gary Haney - Houston, Texas
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Gary Haney

Male · Houston, Texas
Found Oct 3, 2024 · 2 years ago

On October 3, 2024, the deceased body of Gary David Haney was discovered in Houston, Texas. The circumstances surrounding his death remain largely unknown, and efforts to uncover his personal history and next of kin are currently underway. Upon the discovery…

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Ronnie McKinnis - Bronx, New York
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Ronnie McKinnis

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Oct 3, 2024 · 2 years ago

The case of Ronnie McKinnis, an unclaimed person, emerged when a male body was discovered on October 3, 2024, in the Bronx, New York. The identification information for this case has been recorded under the NamUs ID: UCP131465. This case has drawn attention…

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Lonnie Miller - Birmingham, Alabama
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Lonnie Miller

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

On October 3, 2023, the Jefferson County Medical Examiners Office in Birmingham, Alabama, began the task of identifying an unclaimed individual known as Lonnie Michael Miller. The decedent, an adult male, was found deceased in Birmingham. The case, recorded…

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George Brown - San Bernardino, California
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George Brown

Male · San Bernardino, California
Found Oct 3, 2023 · 3 years ago

On October 3, 2023, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department - Coroner Division reported the discovery of an unclaimed individual, identified as George Daniel Brown. The remains of Mr. Brown, a male, were located in San Bernardino, California. Although…

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Liddie Canup - Dallas, Texas
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Liddie Canup

Female · Dallas, Texas
Found Oct 3, 2022 · 4 years ago

On October 3, 2022, the body of an unidentified female, later determined to be Liddie Diann Canup, was discovered in the parking lot of an abandoned restaurant in Dallas, Texas. The case has since been recorded under the Namus ID UCP96667. Liddie Diann Canup…

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Dimitri Thomas - Apple Valley, California
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Dimitri Thomas

Male · Apple Valley, California
Found Oct 3, 2022 · 4 years ago

On October 3, 2022, a male body was found in Apple Valley, California. The deceased has been identified as Dimitri Hiner Thomas, but he remains an unclaimed person, registered under Namus ID: UCP101425. Despite the identification, no next of kin has come…

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Charlie Jones - Bronx, New York
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Charlie Jones

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Oct 3, 2020 · 6 years ago

On October 3, 2020, the body of a male identified as Charlie Jones was discovered in the Bronx, New York, and subsequently became a case handled by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City. Despite efforts to identify and find next of kin…

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Mitchell Guthrie - Birmingham, Alabama
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Mitchell Guthrie

Male · Birmingham, Alabama
Found Oct 3, 2019 · 7 years ago

On October 3, 2019, the body of Mitchell Morris Guthrie, an unclaimed male, was discovered in Birmingham, Alabama. Guthrie was found unresponsive in his bed by his landlord. Upon investigation, it was determined that his death resulted from natural causes.…

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Alfredo Medina - New York, New York
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Alfredo Medina

Male · New York, New York
Found Oct 3, 2019 · 7 years ago

On October 3, 2019, amidst the bustling streets of New York City, an unclaimed male body was discovered, identified as Alfredo Henry Medina. This case is documented under Namus ID: UCP61448 and closely handled by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New…

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Catherine Carool - Bronx, New York
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Catherine Carool

Female · Bronx, New York
Found Oct 3, 2019 · 7 years ago

On October 3, 2019, the body of a female, known as Catherine Carool, was discovered in the Bronx, New York. Despite efforts to identify and notify next of kin, she remains unclaimed. Her case has been recorded under the Namus ID: UCP61419. The circumstances…

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Edward Froustet - Bronx, New York
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Edward Froustet

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Oct 3, 2018 · 8 years ago

On October 3, 2018, an unidentified male body was discovered in the Bronx, New York. The deceased individual was later identified as Edward Paul Froustet, but he remains an unclaimed person, leaving authorities without any contact from family or friends to…

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Nicola Palanca - Brooklyn, New York
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Nicola Palanca

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Oct 3, 2018 · 8 years ago

On October 3, 2018, a male body was discovered in Brooklyn, New York, marking the beginning of an ongoing unclaimed person case. The deceased, identified as Nicola Palanca, was found under circumstances that necessitated a thorough investigation by the…

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Alex Gerst - Brooklyn, New York
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Alex Gerst

Male · Brooklyn, New York
Found Oct 3, 2015 · 11 years ago

On October 3, 2015, in Brooklyn, New York, the body of an unidentified male named Alex Gerst was discovered. Despite ongoing efforts by local authorities, Alex Gerst remains unclaimed, prompting the case to be recorded under the Namus ID: UCP1686. This tragic…

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Fredrick Gehrig - Idaho
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Fredrick Gehrig

Male · Idaho
Found Oct 3, 2013 · 13 years ago

In the heart of Idaho, a perplexing case emerged on October 3, 2013, with the discovery of the body of Fredrick Wallace Gehrig, an unclaimed individual whose passing left a trail of unanswered questions. Identified under the NamUs ID: UCP1870, Fredrick…

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Thomas Whitehurst - Houston, Texas
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Thomas Whitehurst

Male · Houston, Texas
Found Oct 3, 2008 · 18 years ago

On October 3, 2008, the body of Thomas Hayward Whitehurst, an unclaimed individual, was discovered in Houston, Texas. His case is cataloged under the NamUs ID UCP4208. This situation sheds light on the anonymous or unidentified individuals who leave this…

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Arthur Chandler

Male · Puyallup, Washington
Found Oct 3, 2025 · 1 year ago

On October 3, 2025, the body of Arthur N. Chandler, a male individual, was discovered in Puyallup, Washington. Despite investigative efforts, he remains an unclaimed person. His case has been formally entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons…

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Joseph Rodriguez

Male · Riverview, Florida
Found Oct 3, 2025 · 1 year ago

Joseph Rodriguez, identified under Namus ID UCP151316, was discovered deceased on October 3, 2025, in Riverview, Florida. The male individual passed away at his residence following a medical emergency. Despite the circumstances of his death being natural in…

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Ronald Bryant

Male · Far Rockaway, New York
Found Oct 3, 2025 · 1 year ago

The case concerns Ronald Bryant, an unidentified and unclaimed male whose body was discovered on October 3, 2025, in Far Rockaway, New York. According to the case information associated with NamUs ID UCP153077, authorities have not yet been able to locate…

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Hoang Tran

Male · Northridge, California
Found Oct 3, 2025 · 1 year ago

On October 3, 2025, Hoang Huy Tran, a 67-year-old Vietnamese male, suffered a fall while residing at an assisted living facility in Northridge, California. As a result of his injuries, he was transported by ambulance to Northridge Hospital Medical Center for…

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James Moody

Male · Spokane, Washington
Found Oct 3, 2025 · 1 year ago

On October 3, 2025, the remains of an unidentified male, later identified as James Moody, were found in Spokane, Washington. This discovery led to an ongoing investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding his death. Despite efforts by local…

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Marc Smith

Male · Spokane, Washington
Found Oct 3, 2025 · 1 year ago

On October 3, 2025, the body of an unidentified male, later determined to be Marc Smith, was discovered in Spokane, Washington. This case is marked as significant due to the absence of known relatives or contacts to claim the deceased. The initial discovery…

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Raul Estrada

Male · Bronx, New York
Found Oct 3, 2024 · 2 years ago

On October 3, 2024, a tragic discovery was made in the Bronx, New York, when the body of an unidentified male was found. This individual was later named Raul Estrada, yet his identity remains largely unknown in terms of his life, connections, or how he came…

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Abel Flores

Male · Redlands, California
Found Oct 3, 2024 · 2 years ago

Abel Trinidad Flores, identified as an unclaimed person, passed away on October 3, 2024, in Redlands, California. His death occurred due to natural causes while he was residing in a care facility. Despite efforts to locate his next-of-kin, no relatives have…

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Nicholas Flenghi

Male · Cerritos, California
Found Oct 3, 2024 · 2 years ago

On October 3, 2024, the body of Nicholas Anthony Flenghi, an unclaimed male, was discovered in Cerritos, California. The discovery occurred when a local mailman, after noticing that mail had accumulated for three weeks, found the front door of the residence…

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Carol Keale

Female · Kaneohe, Hawaii
Found Oct 3, 2024 · 2 years ago

In an unusual and poignant case that has raised concerns within the local community, a woman identified as Carol M. Keale was found deceased in her residence in Kaneohe, Hawaii, on October 3, 2024. Little is known about Carol's life or what may have led to…

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Sigfredo De Jesus

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

In the bustling borough of Brooklyn, New York, a discovery was made on October 3, 2023, that has left many searching for answers. The remains of an unclaimed person, identified as Sigfredo De-Jesus, were found, sparking a case that has since been meticulously…

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Jeff Manning

Male · Los Angeles, California
Found Oct 3, 2023 · 3 years ago

Jeff Manning, identified as Namus ID UCP112840, was discovered as an unclaimed individual in Los Angeles, California. The male body was found on October 3, 2023, marking the end of a long and quiet chapter in the life of an Army veteran. His journey towards…

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Catherine Burrow

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

On October 3, 2023, a female body was discovered in New York, New York, and remains unclaimed. The unidentified individual has been designated as Catherine Burrow for record-keeping purposes, although her true identity is still in question. The case has been…

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James Nordlund

Male · Spokane, Washington
Found Oct 3, 2023 · 3 years ago

On October 3, 2023, a male body was discovered in Spokane, Washington, identified as James Nordlund. The case remains an unclaimed person, and the Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office is currently handling the investigation under the Namus ID: UCP129313.…

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David Hennick

Male · El Cajon, California
Found Oct 3, 2022 · 4 years ago

David Alan Hennick, identified through NamUs ID: UCP100233, was a 68-year-old widowed White male who lived alone in a travel trailer in El Cajon, California. On the morning of October 3, 2022, a neighbor discovered him unresponsive while he was seated in a…

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Steven Mann

Male · Memphis, Tennessee
Found Oct 3, 2022 · 4 years ago

Steven Wayne Mann was unfortunately found unresponsive in his room on October 3, 2022, in Memphis, Tennessee. His identity, confirmed soon after his discovery, was revealed through a thorough examination of fingerprints conducted by the Shelby County Medical…

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George Tanish

Male · Honolulu, Hawaii
Found Oct 3, 2022 · 4 years ago

On October 3, 2022, in Honolulu, Hawaii, the remains of George B. Tanish were discovered in an advanced state of decomposition by a resident manager conducting a welfare check. Despite the condition in which the body was found, there were no signs that…

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Perry Saniga

Male · Waianae, Hawaii
Found Oct 3, 2019 · 7 years ago

On October 3, 2019, the body of Perry J. Saniga was discovered in Waianae, Hawaii, presenting a mystery that remains unsolved. Despite thorough investigations, Saniga's case has yet to yield information about any living relatives or associates. As time…

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David Gann

Male · Memphis, Tennessee
Found Oct 3, 2019 · 7 years ago

On the morning of October 3, 2019, the body of a 50-year-old male, David Leon Gann, was discovered in a parking lot in Memphis, Tennessee. The circumstances surrounding his death initially posed significant challenges to investigators, as he was found without…

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Teresa Schwend

Female · Memphis, Tennessee
Found Oct 3, 2017 · 9 years ago

On October 3, 2017, Teresa Lynn Schwend, a 58-year-old woman, was discovered unresponsive in a fast food establishment located at 3951 Covington Pike in north Memphis, Tennessee. The Memphis Fire Department swiftly transported her via ambulance to Methodist…

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