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Javier Diaz Ramirez

Missing · age 26 · Nogales, Arizona

Last seen October 7, 2016

In the fall of 2016, a trip to Arizona marked the beginning of a prolonged and painful mystery for the family of Javier Hernan Diaz Ramirez. At 26 years old, Javier, a male with Hispanic and White/Caucasian ethnicity, was last seen on October 7, 2016, in…

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Stone Horton

Male, age 24 · White Pine, Tennessee

Last seen Oct 7, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the autumn of 2021, a sense of unease settled over the community of White Pine, Tennessee, as a 24-year-old man named Stone Grant Horton vanished. On October 7th, the young man, known to some as 'Stoney,' was last seen driving his black 2011 Cadillac DTS.…

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Irma Saquil Caal

Female, age 17 · Alexander, Arkansas

Last seen Oct 7, 2021 · 5 years ago

Irma Yolanda Saquil Caal was seventeen years old when she was last seen in Alexander, Arkansas, on October 7, 2021. At the time she went missing, Irma was described as being 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing around 120 pounds. She has black hair and brown…

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Luis Arellano Rico

Male, age 20 · Nogales, Arizona

Last seen Oct 7, 2016 · 10 years ago

On October 7, 2016, a then 20-year-old man named Luis Antonio Arellano Rico from Nogales, Arizona, was reported missing. His case is a distressing story that has left his family searching for answers for years. A young Hispanic/Latino and White/Caucasian…

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Howard Comis

Male, age 59 · New York City, New York

Last seen Oct 7, 2011 · 15 years ago

In the fall of 2011, a 59-year-old man named Howard Comis vanished from his home in the Bronx, New York. Known to many by his nickname 'Zebra,' Howard was a distinctive figure in his neighborhood, often seen sporting a black beret and stylish, youthful…

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Duane Patterson

Male, age 58 · Crestline, California

Last seen Oct 7, 2011 · 15 years ago

Duane Earl Patterson, a 58-year-old transient in the Lake Arrowhead/Crestline area of California, was last seen on October 7, 2011. Duane typically checked in with his family periodically, but after October 2011, no one heard from him again. Although…

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Mauricio Ortiz

Male, age 47 · Corpus Christi, Texas

Last seen Oct 7, 2006 · 20 years ago

Mauricio Alfonso Ortiz, 47, was last seen on October 7, 2006, at the Get Happy Bar in Corpus Christi, Texas, where he worked as a bartender. He was not reported missing until November 8, 2006, when his landlord asked his family to clean out his apartment…

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Tony Pineda

Male, age 23 · Dallas, Texas

Last seen Oct 7, 2001 · 25 years ago

Tony Jhon Pineda, a 23-year-old man, was last seen on October 7, 2001, in Dallas, Texas. Tony, who was legally blind, had been experiencing signs of depression and disorientation around the time of his disappearance. He stood 5'2" tall, weighed around 130…

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David Arrieta

Male, age 30 · Phoenix, Arizona

Last seen Oct 7, 2001 · 25 years ago

In the fall of 2001, a family's life was changed forever when David Sosa Arrieta, a 30-year-old male, vanished from Phoenix, Arizona. On the evening of October 7, 2001, at approximately 8:00 p.m., David was seen leaving his home located in the area of 21st…

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John Krieg

Male, age 50 · Park City, Utah

Killed Oct 7, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the quiet, early morning hours of October 7, 2021, the tranquility of the Highland Estates neighborhood in Park City, Utah, was shattered. John Krieg, a 50-year-old Caucasian male, was found deceased, lying near the roadway of Countryside Circle. An…

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Eric Bennett Sammons

Male, age 51 · Williamson, West Virginia

Killed Oct 7, 2021 · 5 years ago

Eric Bennett Sammons, a 51-year-old White/Caucasian male from Williamson, West Virginia, died on October 7, 2021, after a confrontation on a Mingo County roadway turned violent. Online reports described the shooting as an apparent road-rage incident that…

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Christopher Gomes

Male, age 28 · Brockton, Massachusetts

Killed Oct 7, 2021 · 5 years ago

On the evening of October 7, 2021, a burst of violence shattered the quiet of a Brockton, Massachusetts neighborhood, leaving a 28-year-old Black / African American man, Christopher Gomes, dead from a gunshot wound. The tragic events began to unfold at…

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Patrick Fletcher Milligan

Male, age 49 · Taos, New Mexico

Killed Oct 7, 2021 · 5 years ago

On October 7, 2021, 49-year-old Patrick Fletcher Milligan was found shot to death in the Carson Estates/Two Peaks area near Taos, New Mexico. Born on August 14, 1972, in Cochran, Georgia, Milligan was known for his vibrant personality and was affectionately…

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Nikiesha Thomas

Female, age 33 · Washington, District of Columbia

Killed Oct 7, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the early morning hours of October 7, 2021, 33-year-old Nikiesha Thomas, a dedicated city employee in Washington D.C., was fatally shot while sitting in her parked car outside a Planet Fitness in the 3200 block of Pennsylvania Avenue SE. The tragic event…

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Bethany Anne Bernatsky

Female, age 46 · Nisswa, Minnesota

Killed Oct 7, 2021 · 5 years ago

Bethany Anne Bernatsky, aged 46, was tragically killed on October 7, 2021, in a cabin at the Cozy Bay Resort on Lake Edward near Nisswa, Minnesota. The incident occurred late at night, and it was reported that multiple gunshots were heard coming from the…

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Craig Tolbert

Male, age 36 · Louisville, Kentucky

Killed Oct 7, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the autumn of 2021, a tragedy unfolded in the Shively suburb of Louisville, Kentucky, forever altering the lives of two families. On the evening of October 7th, 36-year-old Craig Lee Tolbert, a Black male, found himself at the Ramser Court apartments off…

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Darrell McClain

Male, age 33 · Chaplin, Kentucky

Killed Oct 7, 2021 · 5 years ago

On the evening of October 7, 2021, in the quiet community of Chaplin, Kentucky, a disturbance call to the Nelson County Sheriff's Office marked the final moments of 33-year-old Darrell Lee McClain's life. When deputies arrived at the residence on Lawrenceburg…

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Unidentified Remains (41)

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 64 · Rimrock, California

Found Oct 7, 2006 · 20 years ago

White or Hispanic male adult, designated John Doe #32-06, found buried in a shallow grave in the desert. He is described as between the ages of 25 and 64, stood 67" to 71", with dark-brown or black hair.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 60 · Springfield, Virginia

Found Oct 7, 2006 · 20 years ago

An unidentified person was struck by a train. No identification and may have been homeless. Interval between death & discovery was within minutes.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 99 · Queens, New York

Found Oct 7, 2001 · 25 years ago

Unknown male found behind above location near LIRR train tracks by a homeless man who went to look for a friend who lived behind the building. He had last seen his friend 3 months prior. Tentative name of decedent: Juan Velasquez.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 43 · Breezewood, Pennsylvania

Found Oct 7, 1991 · 35 years ago

Victim discovered 10/07/91 at the bottom of an embankment along Interstate 70, East Providence Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, near the village of Breezewood. Though the remains were completely skeletonized, some artifacts (clothing, glasses, belt…

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 85 · Dulzura, California

Found Oct 7, 2016 · 10 years ago

Partial skeletal remains were located by the U.S. Border Patrol in the area known as Bee Canyon on October 7, 2016. The bones were burnt and the most recent wild fires in the area were in 2007. An anthropological exam yielded that he could be a Southwest…

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Unidentified Male

Male · Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico

Found Oct 7, 2016 · 10 years ago

Decomposed male found outside.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 46 · Whittier, California

Found Oct 7, 1996 · 30 years ago

DECEDENT F0UND IN LA C0UNTY SANITATI0N PUMPING PLANT

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 80 · Los Angeles, California

Found Oct 7, 2014 · 12 years ago

On 10/7/2014 @ 0930 hours the decedent was found unresponsive on a public bus bench @ Third St. & Sweetzer Avenue in Los Angeles, paramedics transported him to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead @ 1849 hours. Notes from a hospital social worker…

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Ronald Brown

Male · Brooklyn, New York

Found Oct 7, 2021 · 5 years ago

On October 7, 2021, a male body was discovered in Brooklyn, New York, identified as Ronald Brown. Despite efforts to locate next of kin or any individuals who could provide information about the deceased, Ronald Brown remains an unclaimed person. The case has…

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Robert Matthews

Male · Manhattan, New York

Found Oct 7, 2021 · 5 years ago

On October 7, 2021, the body of an unclaimed male identified as Robert Matthews was discovered in Manhattan, New York. Despite efforts to identify next of kin or acquaintances, Matthews remains unclaimed as of the latest updates. His case has been documented…

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Angel Mota Rondon

Male · Queens, New York

Found Oct 7, 2021 · 5 years ago

The case of Angel Emilio Mota-Rondon involves the discovery of an unclaimed male body on October 7, 2021, in Queens, New York. The deceased has been identified but remains unclaimed as authorities continue their efforts to locate next of kin or any…

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Jose Santos

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Oct 7, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the bustling borough of the Bronx, New York, an unidentified male body was discovered on October 7, 2021. The individual, later registered under the name Jose Santos, remains unclaimed, and his case has since garnered the attention of investigators and…

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Jose Caraballo

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Oct 7, 2016 · 10 years ago

On October 7, 2016, an unidentified male body was discovered in Bronx, New York. Despite efforts to identify the deceased, he remains an unclaimed person known by the name Jose Caraballo. The Namus ID assigned to this case is UCP2900. The circumstances…

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Richard Amsbary

Male · Tacoma, Washington

Found Oct 7, 2021 · 5 years ago

On October 7, 2021, the body of Richard L. Amsbary was discovered, marking the beginning of a case that remains unresolved. Despite efforts by authorities to locate his next of kin, Richard remains an unclaimed person. This situation adds a layer of sadness…

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Donald Moore

Male · Knoxville, Tennessee

Found Oct 7, 2021 · 5 years ago

On October 7, 2021, the body of Donald Eugene Moore was discovered in Knoxville, Tennessee. Despite efforts made by local authorities, this case remains one of the numerous instances where a person's remains have gone unclaimed. The complexities that arise in…

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Daniel Kozlowski

Male · Patton, Pennsylvania

Found Oct 7, 2021 · 5 years ago

In a quiet community in Patton, Pennsylvania, the unexplained case of Daniel G. Kozlowski has left many unanswered questions. On October 7, 2021, the body of Kozlowski was discovered outside his place of residence in Patton Boro. Despite efforts to piece…

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Serial Killer Victims (6)

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Mawa Doumbia

Victim of Khalil Wheeler-weaver

age 15 · Orange, New Jersey

Killed Oct 7, 2016 · 10 years ago

On the evening of October 7, 2016, 15-year-old Mawa Doumbia, a female of African descent, left her family's home in Newark, New Jersey. It was the last time her father and sister would see her alive. After she was reported missing, efforts to find the…

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Anthony Arthur Barker

Victim of Douglas Franklin Wright

age 27 · Wasco, Oregon

Killed Oct 7, 1991 · 35 years ago

Anthony Arthur Barker, a 27-year-old homeless man, was one of the victims of a series of murders committed by Douglas Franklin Wright in October 1991. Wright, an American serial killer, lured Barker and several other homeless men to remote areas with the…

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Chang Kang

Victim of Michael Player

age 23 · Los-angeles, California

Killed Oct 7, 1986 · 40 years ago

Chang Kang, a 23-year-old Korean resident of Texas, was tragically killed on October 7, 1986, while visiting Los Angeles. His death was part of a series of murders committed by Michael Player, infamously known as the "Skid Row Slayer." Player targeted…

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Heather Wright

Victim of Rodney Troy Bixler

age 27 · Lawrenceburg, Kentucky

Killed Oct 7, 2000 · 26 years ago

In the fall of 2000, the community of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, was shaken by the discovery of a young woman's body. On October 7, the remains of 27-year-old Heather Wright were found in a stream that fed into the Kentucky River. An investigation into her death…

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Suzanne Rene Richerson

Victim of I-45 Killer

age 22 · Galveston, Texas

Killed Oct 7, 1988 · 38 years ago

Suzanne Rene Richerson, a 22-year-old Caucasian woman, was last seen on October 7, 1988, while working as a night clerk at Casa Del Mar Condominiums in Galveston, Texas. Her disappearance remains one of the many unsolved cases linked to the infamous Texas…

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Chanel Devoun Williams

Victim of Robert Joseph Long

age 18 · Tampa, Florida

Killed Oct 7, 1984 · 42 years ago

Chanel Devoun Williams, an 18-year-old Black woman, tragically lost her life on October 7, 1984, in Hillsborough County, Florida. Her death was part of a series of murders committed by Bobby Joe Long, a notorious serial killer who terrorized the Tampa Bay…

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David Gray Wilhelm

Mass murder victim of Brian Nichols

Male, age 40 · Norman, Oklahoma

Killed Oct 7, 2020 · 6 years ago

In the quiet city of Norman, Oklahoma, a tragic event unfolded on October 7, 2020, ending the life of 56-year-old David Wilhelm. Authorities were called to a residence in the 2100 block of Bates Way around 3:12 p.m. following a report of a shooting. Upon…

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