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Michael Ritter

Missing · age 38 · Cordova, Alaska

Last seen October 5, 1996

In the quiet coastal town of Cordova, Alaska, a mystery began to unfold in the autumn of 1996 that would leave a family with unanswered questions for years to come. On October 5, 1996, 38-year-old Michael Gerard Ritter, a male sailor, disappeared under…

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Wilfred Kinnerson Iii

Male, age 36 · Opelousas, Louisiana

Last seen Oct 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the early fall of 2021, the life of Wilfred Kinnerson III, a 36-year-old father from Opelousas, Louisiana, took a devastating and mysterious turn. Kinnerson had recently been on a trip, traveling to Dallas, Texas, and Los Angeles, California, before…

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Melissa Marie Palacios

Female, age 36 · Anaheim, California

Last seen Oct 5, 2016 · 10 years ago

Melissa Marie Palacios, a 36-year-old Hispanic female, was last seen in Anaheim, California, on October 5, 2016. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as being 5'4" tall and weighing approximately 170 pounds. Palacios has black hair and brown…

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David Christopher Allor

Male, age 56 · Enterprise, Alabama

Last seen Oct 5, 2011 · 15 years ago

In the autumn of 2011, concern began to grow for the well-being of David Christopher Allor in Enterprise, Alabama. He was last seen near his mother's home on Westfield Drive and from that point on, communication from him ceased. At the time of his…

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Jerry Moore

Male, age 42 · Henderson County, Tennessee

Last seen Oct 5, 1996 · 30 years ago

In the autumn of 1996, a trip with a destination of Arizona took a bewildering turn, leaving the family of Jerry Wayne Moore with decades of unanswered questions. On October 5, 1996, 42-year-old Jerry Moore, a resident of McKenzie, Tennessee, vanished from…

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Carl Matthews

Male, age 36 · Gulfport, Mississippi

Last seen Oct 5, 1991 · 35 years ago

Carl Steven Matthews, 36, was last seen on October 5, 1991, in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was at Brady’s Fish Camp, preparing to travel by boat to Cat Island in his 18-foot skiff. Matthews set out alone for the journey, but he never returned. His boat was…

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Eric Stanley Ram

Male, age 38 · Marathon, Ontario

Last seen Oct 5, 1991 · 35 years ago

In the small town of Marathon, Ontario, a routine errand for milk and a newspaper marked the last known movements of Eric Stanley Ram. On October 5, 1991, the then 41-year-old man seemingly vanished, leaving behind a life and a family who continue to seek…

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Shannon Sherrill

Female, age 6 · Thorntown, Indiana

Last seen Oct 5, 1986 · 40 years ago

Shannon Marie Sherrill, a 6-year-old girl from Thorntown, Indiana, disappeared on October 5, 1986, while playing hide-and-seek with other children near her family's trailer home. She was last seen around 1:30 p.m. in the yard, and no one witnessed her leaving…

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Swanton Wyman, Jr.

Male, age 47 · Phippsburg, Maine

Last seen Oct 5, 1981 · 45 years ago

Swanton H. Wyman, Jr. was 47 years old when he was last known to be in Phippsburg, Maine, on October 5, 1981. He was a White/Caucasian man with brown hair and hazel eyes, standing approximately 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing about 185 to…

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Jonathan Wayne Jones

Male, age 48 · Muscoda, Alabama

Killed Oct 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the autumn of 2021, a quiet community in west Jefferson County, Alabama, was unsettled by a violent crime that cut short the life of one of its residents. On October 5, 2021, 48-year-old Jonathan Wayne Jones was found deceased inside his home, the victim…

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Teonte Ward

Male, age 21 · North Las Vegas, Nevada

Killed Oct 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the autumn of 2021, the life of 21-year-old Teonte Ward, a Black / African American male, was tragically cut short on October 5th in North Las Vegas, Nevada. On that Tuesday afternoon, at approximately 1:45 p.m., the sound of gunfire shattered the quiet of…

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Jayontai McCann

Male, age 23 · Lexington, Kentucky

Killed Oct 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the early hours of an autumn Tuesday in Lexington, Kentucky, the life of 23-year-old Jayontai McCann was tragically cut short. On October 5, 2021, police responded to a call of an assault at the Liberty Heights Apartments on Liberty Road. Behind one of the…

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Steven Q. Vanover Jr.

Male, age 46 · Louisville, Kentucky

Killed Oct 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

On a Tuesday night, October 5, 2021, the life of Steven Q. Vanover, Jr., a 46-year-old White/Caucasian male from Louisville, Kentucky, was tragically cut short. Responding to a report of a shooting at approximately 10:30 p.m., Louisville Metro Police…

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Jaquavious Wilson

Male, age 19 · Crystal-springs, Mississippi

Killed Oct 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the quiet town of Crystal Springs, Mississippi, the life of 19-year-old Jaquavious Montrez Wilson, a Black male, was abruptly cut short on the evening of Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Wilson was found on Pacific Circle, having been shot multiple times. The…

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Earnest Hardy

Male, age 63 · Muskegon, Michigan

Killed Oct 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the early hours of a Tuesday morning in Muskegon, Michigan, a 63-year-old man named Earnest Hardy from Grand Rapids tragically lost his life. On October 5, 2021, at approximately 12:15 a.m., the Muskegon Police Department responded to reports of gunfire in…

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Loren Javell Ransome

Male, age 49 · Newport-news, Virginia

Killed Oct 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the autumn of 2021, the life of Loren Javell Ransome, a 49-year-old male, was tragically cut short in Newport News, Virginia. On the evening of October 5th, officers responded to a shooting on Warwick Boulevard. There, they discovered Ransome, the co-owner…

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Aaron Hamilton

Male, age 33 · Indianapolis, Indiana

Killed Oct 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

On the evening of October 5, 2021, a burst of gunfire at the Welcome Inn on North Shadeland Avenue in Indianapolis shattered the night and ended the lives of two men. When Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers arrived at the motel around 10:30…

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Unidentified Remains (33)

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 65 · Pima County County, Arizona

Found Oct 5, 2006 · 20 years ago

Cranium found in the remote desert on the Tohono O'odham Reservation.

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Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 30 · Bronx, New York

Found Oct 5, 1991 · 35 years ago

Unknown female found in plastic bag in the northeast portion of the clover leaf at the junction of Pelham Parkway and Bronx River Parkway.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 30 · Atlanta, Georgia

Found Oct 5, 1976 · 50 years ago

Jumped from height in hotel lobby.Appeatance suggested Meditteranean background.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 30 · Ocotillo, California

Found Oct 5, 2001 · 25 years ago

Located in open desert

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 45 · Minneapolis, Minnesota

Found Oct 5, 1996 · 30 years ago

Skeletal remains found in a wooded area of the Mississippi River bank north of the Lake Street bridge between West River Boulevard and the River.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 99 · Jamestown, Rhode Island

Found Oct 5, 1991 · 35 years ago

Bone found in 95' of water south of the area which the highway department is housed in.

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Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 33 · Elizabeth, New Jersey

Found Oct 5, 1991 · 35 years ago

Body found in abandoned building in Elizabeth New Jersey.

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Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 89 · Paterson, New Jersey

Found Oct 5, 2023 · 3 years ago

PEDESTIRAN STRUCK. HEAD TRAUMA.

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Unclaimed Persons (60)

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Kelvin Rankins

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Oct 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

On October 5, 2021, the body of Kelvin Rankins, an unclaimed male, was discovered in Bronx, New York. Despite the passage of time, his case remains unresolved, spotlighting the importance of public awareness and involvement in such matters. Kelvin Rankins is…

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Anthony Scaffidi

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Oct 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

The unclaimed person case of Anthony L. Scaffidi involves a male body discovered on October 5, 2021, in the Bronx, New York. As per the information provided, the case is registered with the Office of Chief Medical Examiner New York City, a medical examiner…

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Benito Galban

Male · Brooklyn, New York

Found Oct 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

On October 5, 2021, the body of a male identified as Benito Galban was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. Despite thorough investigations, Benito Galban remains an unclaimed individual, with little information available regarding his background or any…

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Sharon Hight

Female · Reno, Nevada

Found Oct 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

The case involves an unclaimed person identified as Sharon Michelle Hight, whose body was discovered on October 5, 2021, in Reno, Nevada. Sharon's remains were found at a local rehabilitation facility, raising questions about her circumstances and how she…

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Hector Lebron

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Oct 5, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the borough of the Bronx, New York, the body of an unidentified man named Hector Lebron was discovered on October 5, 2016. Despite efforts to connect him with family or acquaintances, Hector Lebron remains unclaimed. Registered under Namus ID: UCP2913, the…

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Troy Tinsley

Male · Barnstable, Massachusetts

Found Oct 5, 2006 · 20 years ago

On October 5, 2006, the body of Troy E. Tinsley, an unclaimed individual, was found in Barnstable, Massachusetts. According to the case details registered under NamUs ID UCP2415, the circumstances surrounding his death remain largely unknown, contributing to…

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Cynthia Milliken

Female · Boise, Idaho

Found Oct 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

On October 5, 2021, the remains of Cynthia K. Milliken were discovered in Boise, Idaho. Found in her home, this case has come under the jurisdiction of the Ada County Coroner's Office. Despite efforts to identify and contact any next of kin, Cynthia K.…

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Reynaldo Garcia

Male · New York, New York

Found Oct 5, 2016 · 10 years ago

The case of Reynaldo Garcia, a male whose body was discovered on October 5, 2016, remains an unclaimed person case within the jurisdiction of the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City. Registered under the Namus ID: UCP2957, this case persists as…

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Serial Killer Victims (19)

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Robert Stevens

Victim of Bruce Ivins

age 63 · Boca Raton, Florida

Killed Oct 5, 2001 · 25 years ago

Robert Stevens, a 63-year-old British-born American male, served as a photojournalist and photo editor for the tabloid newspaper The Sun, published by American Media in Boca Raton, Florida. In early October 2001, he was hospitalized after experiencing…

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Mark Andrew Orach

Victim of Patrick Wayne Kearney

age 20 · Orange, California

Killed Oct 5, 1976 · 50 years ago

Mark Andrew Orach, a 20-year-old resident of Orange, California, tragically lost his life on October 5, 1976. His death was a result of a brutal murder committed by Patrick Kearney, a notorious serial killer known as the "Trash Bag Killer." Kearney was…

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Wayne Joseph Dukett

Victim of Randy Steven Kraft

age 20 · Orange County, California

Killed Oct 5, 1971 · 55 years ago

Wayne Joseph Dukette, a 30-year-old gay Caucasian male, was found deceased on October 5, 1971, near Ortega Highway in southern Orange County, California. His nude and decomposing body was discovered in a ravine, with no clothing or identification present. Due…

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Oliver LeBanks

Victim of Ronald Joseph Dominique

age 27 · Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Killed Oct 5, 1998 · 28 years ago

In the fall of 1998, the life of 27-year-old Oliver LeBanks came to a brutal and tragic end in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. His body was discovered in Metairie in October of that year, the cause of death determined to be asphyxiation. LeBanks became one of…

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Selemawi Tewolde

Victim of Franklin Dewayne Alix

age 26 · Houston, Texas

Killed Oct 5, 1997 · 29 years ago

Selemawi Tewolde, a male of Ethiopian ethnicity, tragically lost his life on October 5, 1997, in Houston, Texas. He was fatally shot by Franklin DeWayne Alix in an apartment parking lot. Alix was later identified as the suspect responsible for Tewolde's…

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Brenda Bradley

Victim of Michael Hubert Hughes

age 38 · Culver City, California

Killed Oct 5, 1992 · 34 years ago

Brenda A. Bradley, a 38-year-old Black woman, was found dead in an alley near the eastern tip of Culver City, California, on October 5, 1992. Her body was discovered partially clothed, raising immediate concerns about foul play. Authorities did not provide an…

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John Loons

Victim of Michael Shane Lefthand

age 40 · Duluth, Minnesota

Killed Oct 5, 1990 · 36 years ago

On October 5, 1990, the body of 40-year-old John Ben Loons, a Native American man, was discovered in his Duluth, Minnesota apartment. He was not alone; the body of his 50-year-old roommate, Ronald St. Germain, was also found on the living room floor. The…

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Ronald St. Germain

Victim of Michael Shane Lefthand

age 50 · Duluth, Minnesota

Killed Oct 5, 1990 · 36 years ago

In the autumn of 1990, the life of 50-year-old Ronald St Germain, a male, came to a tragic and violent end in Duluth, Minnesota. On October 5th, his body was discovered in the living room of an apartment belonging to John Loons, who was also found deceased at…

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