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Franklin James Dames

Unclaimed
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Franklin James Dames, a 48-year-old male, tragically became an unclaimed individual upon his death on December 15, 2011, in Portland, Oregon. With no family connections to turn to, his case remains unresolved. His story, documented under Namus ID: UCP1105, echoes the loneliness that often accompanies the lives of those who die unidentified or unclaimed.

Franklin passed away in a local hospital, yet little is known about his life or the circumstances that led him there. Reportedly, he nev ...Read More
Date Found: 12/15/2011
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  • Unclaimed Person / NamUs #UCP1105
    • Victim Details

    2015-04-01T17:58:52

    2015-04-01T17:58:52

    1105

    UCP1105

    1282

    Franklin

    James

    Dames

    American Indian / Alaska Native

    American Indian / Alaska Native

    Male

    12/15/2011

    Portland

    Oregon

    Multnomah County

    97209

    1275

    Multnomah County Medical Examiner's Office

    , , ,

    11-2101

    01/05/2026


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