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Trenny Lynn Gibson

Missing · age 16 · Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee

Last seen October 8, 1976

On a fall day in October of 1976, sixteen-year-old Trenny Lynn Gibson, a sophomore at Bearden High School in Knoxville, Tennessee, embarked on a horticulture class field trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The destination, kept a surprise from…

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Jeffrey Douglas

Male, age 56 · Broadway, North Carolina

Last seen Oct 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the quiet community of Broadway, North Carolina, a sense of unease settled over the friends and family of Jeffrey Lee Douglas in the autumn of 2021. A 56-year-old man, Jeffrey was a familiar face to many. Described as a white male, standing between 5 feet…

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Jenifer Driver

Female, age 52 · Crestone, Colorado

Last seen Oct 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the autumn of 2021, a 52-year-old woman named Jenifer Ann Driver, who also went by the spiritual name "Mountain Sun," vanished from the area of Crestone, Colorado. Although she had initially been reported missing from the Boulder area, her last known…

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Yonatan Chavez

Male, age 20 · McAllen, Texas

Last seen Oct 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

Yonatan Chavez Agüin, a 20-year-old male, was last seen on October 8, 2021, in McAllen, Texas. Little information has been provided regarding the circumstances of his disappearance, but his case remains open and under investigation by local authorities. As of…

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Esmeralda Hernandez Jimenez

Female, age 21 · Memphis, Tennessee

Last seen Oct 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the autumn of 2021, a young woman named Esmeralda Hernandez Jimenez vanished from her life in Memphis, Tennessee, leaving behind a void of information and a community searching for answers. On October 8, 2021, the 21-year-old was last seen in the bustling…

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Louis Payne Jr

Male, age 29 · Stockton, California

Last seen Oct 8, 2011 · 15 years ago

On October 8, 2011, 29-year-old Louis Payne Jr. was last in contact with his family. At the time, he was known to be living in the downtown area of Stockton, California. His family reported him missing after this date, expressing concern over his sudden…

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Carole Dianne Carolle Roy

Female, age 43 · Beckwith Township, Ontario

Last seen Oct 8, 1996 · 30 years ago

In the autumn of 1996, a 43-year-old woman named Carole Dianne Roy vanished from her life in Ontario, leaving behind a silence that would stretch for years. She was last definitively seen on October 11, 1996, in Beckwith Township, a community near Carleton…

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Trenny Gibson

Female, age 16 · Great Smoky Mountains, North Carolina

Last seen Oct 8, 1976 · 50 years ago

On October 8, 1976, 16-year-old Trenny Gibson, a student at Bearden High School in Knoxville, Tennessee, embarked on a horticulture class field trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The destination, Clingmans Dome, the highest point in the park…

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William Halverson

Male, age 21 · Kenora, Ontario

Last seen Oct 8, 1976 · 50 years ago

In the autumn of 1976, a man named William Halverson vanished from the city of Kenora in Ontario, Canada. The exact circumstances leading up to his disappearance on October 8, 1976, remain unclear, leaving a void of information for those who knew him. His…

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Anthony Raynard Grayson

Male, age 48 · Center Point, Alabama

Killed Oct 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

Anthony Raynard Grayson, a 48-year-old Black man from Center Point, Alabama, spent the last hours of his life riding through the Birmingham area before dawn on October 8, 2021, with Marcus Nevel. According to later court findings, the two had been drinking…

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Lester Wilson

Male, age 55 · Sylacauga, Alabama

Killed Oct 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the small city of Sylacauga, Alabama, the life of 55-year-old Lester Charles Wilson, known to friends and family as 'Tulu,' came to a tragic end in the fall of 2021. On the evening of Saturday, October 2nd, Wilson was discovered with a single, devastating…

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Bria Nicole White

Female, age 26 · Charleston, West Virginia

Killed Oct 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the early morning hours of October 8, 2021, the life of 26-year-old Bria Nicole White, a Black female from Charleston, West Virginia, was tragically cut short in a violent double homicide. Police were first called to Hunt Avenue around 1:15 a.m., where…

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Kytiana Belcher

Female, age 22 · Charleston, West Virginia

Killed Oct 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

On October 8, 2021, a tragic double murder occurred in Charleston, West Virginia, resulting in the deaths of Kytiana Belcher, 22, and Bria White, 26. The two women, who were in a relationship, were found shot to death in separate locations on Charleston's…

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Alexander Bowers

Male, age 32 · Portland, Oregon

Killed Oct 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

Alexander Bowers, a 32-year-old resident of Portland, Oregon, was the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred on October 8, 2021. The incident took place in the Portsmouth neighborhood of North Portland. According to the reports, when law enforcement…

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Giovanni Lovelace

Male, age 23 · Washington, District of Columbia

Killed Oct 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

On a Friday evening in Washington, D.C., the life of 23-year-old Giovanni Lovelace was tragically cut short in a burst of gunfire. The incident unfolded on October 8, 2021, at approximately 8:14 p.m. in the 1700 block of Independence Avenue, Southeast. When…

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Lester Gum

Male, age 33 · Washington, District of Columbia

Killed Oct 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the autumn of 2021, a life was tragically cut short on a Friday afternoon in the nation's capital. On October 8th, inside an establishment in the 3900 block of South Capitol Street, Southwest, 33-year-old Lester Mangum was shot. Emergency services were…

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Marcus Giddens

Male, age 41 · Kenosha, Wisconsin

Killed Oct 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the late hours of a Friday evening in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the life of Marcus Giddens, a 41-year-old Black / African American man, was tragically cut short. On October 8, 2021, at approximately 11:20 p.m., the sound of gunshots pierced the night in the…

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Unidentified Remains (40)

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 40 · Fulton County, Georgia

Found Oct 8, 1981 · 45 years ago

Found decomposed near an embankment.

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Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 65 · Otterbein, Indiana

Found Oct 8, 1976 · 50 years ago

Body of the decedent was discovered in a corn field by the person who farms that area.

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Unidentified Female

Female, est. age 99 · Blairstown, New Jersey

Found Oct 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

The remains were found on private property.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 55 · Chicago, Illinois

Found Oct 8, 2006 · 20 years ago

P.O. Leung stated he had been dispatched to a body in the channel near Kedzie and Bryn Mawr. Leung stated the body had initially been discovered by witnesses who were canoeing the river and called police. Leung stated the body was initially discovered on the…

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 45 · Sodus, New York

Found Oct 8, 2001 · 25 years ago

Driver and sole occupant of vehicle (Blue 1987 Chevy Cavalier) which struck a tractor trailer. Possible migrant worker. May have been from Vera Cruz, Mexico.

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Unidentified Female

Female · Kenedy County County, Texas

Found Oct 8, 1996 · 30 years ago

1/4 E Turcotte Gate US 77

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 60 · Descanso, California

Found Oct 8, 1991 · 35 years ago

On 10/08/1991 two hikers were travelling in the Cuyamaca Park region and located partial skeletal remains, and they reported the finding to California State Park Rangers. No items of identification were located in the area. The postmortem interval was…

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 40 · Los Angeles, California

Found Oct 8, 1986 · 40 years ago

On 10/8/1986 the decedent was found in a vacant building, after a fire had been extinguished by the Los Angeles Fire Dept. The decedent was found on the third floor of the building . Due to his severe burns he is not visually identifiable.

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Unclaimed Persons (55)

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Craig Sullivan

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Oct 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

In a case that remains unsolved, the body of a male identified as Craig Sullivan was discovered on October 8, 2021, in the Bronx, New York. The circumstances surrounding his death and the details of his life remain largely a mystery. Despite the best efforts…

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Rigoberto Archila Paz

Male · New York, New York

Found Oct 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

On October 8, 2021, the body of an unidentified male, later identified as Rigoberto Archila-Paz, was discovered in New York, New York. Despite efforts to notify next of kin and close associates, he remains unclaimed. These circumstances often present profound…

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Giovanni Sardini

Male · Bronx, New York

Found Oct 8, 2016 · 10 years ago

Giovanni Sardini, an unclaimed individual, was discovered on October 8, 2016, in the Bronx, New York. Despite efforts to identify relatives or associates, his body remains unclaimed. The case is cataloged under Namus ID: UCP2980, highlighting the efforts of…

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Frank Rial

Male · Reno, Nevada

Found Oct 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

In Reno, Nevada, on October 8, 2021, the lifeless body of a man named Frank Rial was discovered in his residence. Despite initial investigations, Frank Rial has remained unclaimed, with no known relatives coming forward to identify or make arrangements for…

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Amanda Parker

Female · Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Found Oct 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

On October 8, 2021, the body of Amanda Parker was discovered at her residence in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Despite ongoing efforts by local authorities to resolve the matter, her remains currently remain unclaimed. Ms. Parker's remains have subsequently been…

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Vonley Barr

Male · Vancouver, Washington

Found Oct 8, 2021 · 5 years ago

In an unresolved case from Vancouver, Washington, the circumstances surrounding the death of Vonley Bud Barr remain poignant as authorities work to piece together the details of his life and identity. On October 8, 2021, Mr. Barr was discovered deceased in a…

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Jerry Deaner

Male · Augusta, West Virginia

Found Oct 8, 2011 · 15 years ago

On October 8, 2011, the body of an unidentified male was discovered in Augusta, a community situated in Hampshire County, West Virginia. The case, registered under NamUs ID UCP1976, has remained unresolved since the day of the discovery. Despite efforts by…

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Doris Frazer

Female · Manhattan, New York

Found Oct 8, 2026 · this year

On October 8, 2026, the body of an unclaimed woman was discovered in Manhattan, New York. The deceased has been identified as Doris H. Frazer, yet despite efforts, no next of kin has come forward to claim her remains. This case, cataloged under NamUs ID…

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Serial Killer Victims (28)

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Norma French

Victim of Billy Chemirmir

age 85 · Plano, Texas

Killed Oct 8, 2016 · 10 years ago

Norma French, an 85-year-old Caucasian woman, passed away on October 8, 2016. Born on August 14, 1931, in Galveston, Texas, Norma was a beloved member of her community and family. She graduated from Ball High School and attended the University of Texas in…

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Brenda Beasley

Victim of Maury Troy Travis

age 33 · St. Louis, Illinois

Killed Oct 8, 2001 · 25 years ago

Brenda Beasley, a 33-year-old woman born on December 15, 1967, in St. Louis, Missouri, died on October 8, 2001, in East Saint Louis, Illinois. According to available public records, her death was classified as a homicide. Brenda Beasley was identified as a…

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Wayne Ellis

Victim of Michael Player

age 44 · Athens, California

Killed Oct 8, 1986 · 40 years ago

Wayne Ellis, aged 44, tragically passed away on October 8, 1986, in Athens, California. His death was a significant event that led to an extensive investigation. The circumstances surrounding his demise were initially unclear, prompting law enforcement to…

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Boontem Anderson

Victim of Alexander Watson

age 34 · Gambrills, Maryland

Killed Oct 8, 1986 · 40 years ago

On October 8, 1986, the quiet community of Gambrills, Maryland, was shaken by a brutal crime. In her own home, 34-year-old Boontem Anderson, a mother of two, was found deceased by her fiancé's 11-year-old son. She had been sexually assaulted, stabbed, and…

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Margo Delimon

Victim of James Winkles

age 39 · Clearwater, Florida

Killed Oct 8, 1981 · 45 years ago

Margo Delimon, a 39-year-old white female real estate agent, was living in Clearwater, Florida, when she mysteriously vanished on October 3, 1981. She had been scheduled to show homes to prospective buyers that morning, but when the clients arrived at the…

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Anith Jones

Victim of Darren Deon Vann

age 35 · Merrillville, Indiana

Killed Oct 8, 2014 · 12 years ago

Anith Jones, a 35-year-old African American woman from Merrillville, Indiana, was reported missing on October 8, 2014. Her family grew concerned when they could no longer contact her. Ten days later, on October 18, 2014, her body was discovered in the…

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Michelle Mason

Victim of Anthony Edward Sowell

age 45 · Cleveland, Ohio

Killed Oct 8, 2008 · 18 years ago

Michelle Mason, a 45-year-old African American woman from Cleveland, Ohio, was last seen on October 8, 2008. She lived on East 121st Street and had recently made significant strides in her life, overcoming past struggles with heroin and crack cocaine.…

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Earnie Hankins

Victim of Terry Lee Hankins

age 55 · Mansfield, Texas

Killed Oct 8, 2000 · 26 years ago

Earnie Lee Hankins, a 55-year-old man, was tragically murdered on October 8, 2000. His death was part of a gruesome series of killings committed by his son, Terry Lee Hankins. Earnie Hankins was found shot to death in his mobile home, where his body had been…

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Shelly Perrault

Mass murder victim of William Delawrence Lewis

age 47 · Sugar Land, Texas

Killed Oct 8, 2025 · 1 year ago

Shelly Perrault, 47, female, was shot on October 8, 2025, in Sugar Land after her white SUV veered off Dairy Ashford near U.S. 90. Officers and two civilians tried to save her before she was taken to Ben Taub Hospital, where she died of her wounds. Police…

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