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Missing Persons on April 17

700 open cases in our database happened on April 17. Every one is a family still waiting for answers.

Missing Persons (70)

Michael Smith - Bellingham, Washington
Missing10th anniversary

Michael Smith

Male, age 47 · Bellingham, Washington
Last seen Apr 17, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the coastal city of Bellingham, Washington, a sense of unease settled over the family of Michael Edward Smith in the spring of 2016. On April 17th, the 47-year-old man was last seen by his loved ones. He had been dropped off for an appointment that day but…

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Pah Pow - Aberdeen, South Dakota
Missing10th anniversary

Pah Pow

Female, age 30 · Aberdeen, South Dakota
Last seen Apr 17, 2016 · 10 years ago

Pah Pow, a 30-year-old woman, was last seen in Aberdeen, South Dakota on the evening of April 17, 2016. Accounts of her last known moments vary. One version states that after an argument with her husband, she left their residence in the 1000 block of 7th…

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Luisa Aquilar - Lakewood, New Jersey
Missing10th anniversary

Luisa Aquilar

Female, age 40 · Lakewood, New Jersey
Last seen Apr 17, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the spring of 2016, a sense of unease settled over a family in Lakewood, New Jersey, when 40-year-old Luisa Aquilar vanished from her home. On April 17th, her husband and son returned from work to a disquieting scene: Luisa was not there, and neither were…

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Danielle Tolliver - Las Vegas, Nevada
Missing10th anniversary

Danielle Tolliver

Female, age 38 · Las Vegas, Nevada
Last seen Apr 17, 2016 · 10 years ago

Danielle Tolliver was 38 years old when she was last seen in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 17, 2016. Publicly available missing-person information identifies her as a White female with brown hair and hazel eyes, 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing about 178…

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James Statham - De Kalb, Texas
Missing20th anniversary

James Statham

Male, age 36 · De Kalb, Texas
Last seen Apr 17, 2006 · 20 years ago

James Noel Statham, a 36-year-old man, was last seen on April 17, 2006, in De Kalb, Texas. On the day of his disappearance, Statham told his family that he was going for a drive to get some fresh air. He was last seen at around 11 a.m. on South Runnels…

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Todd Yopek - Denmark, Wisconsin
Missing20th anniversary

Todd Yopek

Male, age 45 · Denmark, Wisconsin
Last seen Apr 17, 2006 · 20 years ago

Todd Yopek, a 45-year-old man from Denmark, Wisconsin, was last seen on April 17, 2006. At the time, he was wearing black jeans, a flannel shirt, and a baseball cap, and was riding a red ten-speed bicycle with a wooden carrier on the back. Six days later, on…

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Sangeeta Khanna - Edmonton, Alberta
Missing20th anniversary

Sangeeta Khanna

Female, age 41 · Edmonton, Alberta
Last seen Apr 17, 2006 · 20 years ago

In the late evening hours of April 17, 2006, a 41-year-old single mother named Sangeeta Khanna vanished from Edmonton, Alberta, leaving behind a profound sense of loss and a mystery that continues to trouble those who knew her. Sangeeta, a devoted mother to…

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Wesley Tedder - Indian Harbour Beach, Florida
Missing25th anniversary

Wesley Tedder

Male, age 31 · Indian Harbour Beach, Florida
Last seen Apr 17, 2001 · 25 years ago

In the spring of 2001, a 31-year-old man named Wesley Barrett Tedder vanished from the coastal town of Indian Harbour Beach, Florida, leaving behind a void of information and a case that would remain unresolved for years. On April 17, 2001, Wesley was last…

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Mickey Wright Sr. - Memphis, Tennessee
Missing25th anniversary

Mickey Wright Sr.

Male, age 46 · Memphis, Tennessee
Last seen Apr 17, 2001 · 25 years ago

On April 17, 2001, Mickey Wright Sr., a 46-year-old code enforcement officer for Shelby County, Tennessee, disappeared while on duty. A devoted father of five, he was last seen in the vicinity of the 2500 block of Lamar Avenue in Memphis, after reportedly…

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Anthony Sam - Auburn, Washington
Missing30th anniversary

Anthony Sam

Male, age 29 · Auburn, Washington
Last seen Apr 17, 1996 · 30 years ago

In the spring of 1996, a sense of quiet concern began to grow among the family and friends of Anthony Kitsap Sam. A 29-year-old Native American man, Anthony was last seen in Auburn, Washington, on April 17th of that year. At the time of his disappearance, he…

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Dona Thompson - Port Austin, Michigan
Missing30th anniversary

Dona Thompson

Female, age 49 · Port Austin, Michigan
Last seen Apr 17, 1996 · 30 years ago

In the spring of 1996, a sense of unease settled over the small community of Port Austin, Michigan, with the disappearance of 49-year-old Dona Lee Thompson. A manager at Jacobs Lakeview Manor, a local group home, Dona was known to be a responsible and…

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Gary Small - Vinalhaven, Maine
Missing40th anniversary

Gary Small

Male, age 26 · Vinalhaven, Maine
Last seen Apr 17, 1986 · 40 years ago

Gary Small, a 26-year-old man from Vinalhaven, Maine, was last seen on April 17, 1986. His sudden disappearance has puzzled his family, friends, and local authorities, as no clear leads have surfaced in the decades since he was last seen. Gary was described…

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Annie Huckaby - Los Angeles, California
Missing45th anniversary

Annie Huckaby

Female, age 24 · Los Angeles, California
Last seen Apr 17, 1981 · 45 years ago

In the spring of 1981, a young woman's life took a turn that left her family with decades of unanswered questions. On April 17, 1981, 24-year-old Annie Deloris Huckaby was last seen in Los Angeles, California. A Black / African American female with brown hair…

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Missing15th anniversary

Sarah Davis

Female, age 29 · Toronto, Ontario
Last seen Apr 17, 2011 · 15 years ago

In the vast expanse of Ontario, a woman by the name of Sarah Davis vanished, leaving behind a void of information and a family grappling with uncertainty. The specific details surrounding her disappearance remain frustratingly elusive, with the exact date she…

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Damien Spottswood - ALEXANDRIA, Virginia
Missing

Damien Spottswood

Male, age 16 · ALEXANDRIA, Virginia
Last seen Apr 17, 2026 · this year

Damien Jeremiah Spottswood, a 16-year-old male, was reported missing after he was last seen on April 17, 2026, in Alexandria, Virginia. Online missing-child notices identify him as a Black male with black hair and brown eyes, listed at approximately 175…

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Samira Walters - Manheim, Pennsylvania
Missing

Samira Walters

Female, age 17 · Manheim, Pennsylvania
Last seen Apr 17, 2026 · this year

In the spring of 2026, a sense of unease settled over a family in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, regarding the welfare of 17-year-old Samira Walters. A resident of Manheim, Samira was last seen on April 17, 2026. It wasn't until eleven days later, on April…

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Garland Sager Simmons - West Palm Beach, Florida
Missing

Garland Sager Simmons

Male, age 32 · West Palm Beach, Florida
Last seen Apr 17, 2026 · this year

In the coastal city of West Palm Beach, Florida, concern continues to grow for the welfare of Garland Sager Simmons, a 32-year-old man who vanished in the spring of 2026. The last known sighting of Garland was on April 17, 2026, and since that day, his…

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Robin Reyna - Lawton, Oklahoma
Missing

Robin Reyna

Female, age 54 · Lawton, Oklahoma
Last seen Apr 17, 2026 · this year

In the spring of 2026, concern began to mount for 54-year-old Robin Reyna, a resident of Lawton, Oklahoma. Official reports indicate that the last confirmed contact with her was on April 17, 2026. At the time she went missing, Robin was described as a white…

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John Williams Jr. - Lauderhill, Florida
Missing

John Williams Jr.

Male, age 49 · Lauderhill, Florida
Last seen Apr 17, 2025 · 1 year ago

John Lavern Williams Jr., a 49‑year‑old male from Lauderhill, Florida, was last known to police on April 17, 2025. This information is documented in his NamUs case which was officially created on July 24, 2025. The case record notes that April 17, 2025, was…

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Ronald Unruh - Everett, Washington
Missing

Ronald Unruh

Male, age 67 · Everett, Washington
Last seen Apr 17, 2025 · 1 year ago

In the spring of 2025, a sense of concern grew for the well-being of 67-year-old Ronald William Unruh, a resident of Everett, Washington. Known affectionately as Ron to his acquaintances, he was a man living with a disability that required care at a local…

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Edward Thornton - St. Louis, Missouri
Missing

Edward Thornton

Male, age 49 · St. Louis, Missouri
Last seen Apr 17, 2025 · 1 year ago

In the spring of 2025, a family's life was disrupted by the sudden and worrying disappearance of Edward Auguster Thornton. A 49-year-old Black / African American male, Edward was a familiar face in his St. Louis, Missouri community. The last confirmed…

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Elizabeth Green - Callio, Utah
Missing

Elizabeth Green

Female, age 21 · Callio, Utah
Last seen Apr 17, 2024 · 2 years ago

Elizabeth Green, 21, was last seen on April 17, 2024, in Callao Utah—a remote, sparsely populated desert community in northern Snake Valley, Juab County, home to roughly 50 residents. That morning, she left her family’s home to walk a short distance along a…

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Will Neagle - Socorro, New Mexico
Missing

Will Neagle

Male, age 43 · Socorro, New Mexico
Last seen Apr 17, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the spring of 2024, a sense of concern began to ripple through Socorro, New Mexico, with the disappearance of 43-year-old Will Neagle. A member of the community, his absence was officially noted on April 17, 2024, the last day he was seen in the city. From…

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Jonathan Barrios Chaparro - San Diego, California
Missing

Jonathan Barrios Chaparro

Male, age 30 · San Diego, California
Last seen Apr 17, 2024 · 2 years ago

Jonathan Alexis Barrios Chaparro, a 30-year-old Hispanic male, was last seen on April 17, 2024. At the time of his disappearance, he was 30 years old and is now considered 32. The San Diego Police Department is handling his case, under case number 25500134.…

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Jesus Barrios - San Diego, California
Missing

Jesus Barrios

Male, age 58 · San Diego, California
Last seen Apr 17, 2024 · 2 years ago

Jesus Barrios, a 58-year-old Hispanic male, has been missing since April 17, 2024. His last known location was in San Diego, California, though the circumstances of his disappearance trace back to Mexico. At the time he went missing, Barrios was 58 years old…

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Iyan Ward Brertton - Edmonton, Alberta
Missing

Iyan Ward Brertton

Male, age 35 · Edmonton, Alberta
Last seen Apr 17, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the spring of 2024, the family of 35-year-old Iyan Ward Brertton had their last contact with him on April 19th. An Indigenous man from the Edmonton, Alberta area, Iyan's disappearance has left his loved ones with unanswered questions. The specific details…

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Michael Ash - Renton, Washington
Missing

Michael Ash

Male, age 35 · Renton, Washington
Last seen Apr 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

Michael James Ash, a 35-year-old male, was last known to have contact with his family on April 17, 2023, after being seen and reported in the Renton, Washington area during a period of serious concern for his wellbeing. Public missing-person records identify…

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Edwin Orengo-ovalles - Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico
Missing

Edwin Orengo-ovalles

Male, age 20 · Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico
Last seen Apr 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

Authorities in Puerto Rico are seeking information about Edwin Orengo-Ovalles, who was reported missing along with his younger brother, Jesús Orengo-Ovalles, on April 19, 2023, in Trujillo Alto. At the time of his disappearance, Edwin was 17 years old. The…

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Jesus Orengo-ovalles - Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico
Missing

Jesus Orengo-ovalles

Male, age 15 · Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico
Last seen Apr 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

Two brothers, Jesus Orengo Ovalles, 15, and Edwin Orengo Ovalles, 17, were last seen on the morning of Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the Medardo Carazo school in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico. A social worker, Vanessa Troche Pagán, reported them missing when…

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Carlos Vasquez-Perez - Naples, Florida
Missing

Carlos Vasquez-Perez

Male, age 16 · Naples, Florida
Last seen Apr 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

Carlos Vasquez-Perez, age 16, was last seen on April 17, 2022, in Naples, Florida. There are few details available surrounding his disappearance, but authorities have classified him as a missing person. At the time of his disappearance, Carlos was reported to…

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Alyssa Ciccarelli - Holiday, Florida
Missing

Alyssa Ciccarelli

Female, age 32 · Holiday, Florida
Last seen Apr 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

Alyssa Ciccarelli, a 32-year-old woman, was last seen on April 17, 2022, leaving the Holiday Hotel in Holiday, Florida. She met with a man named Scott Quinn, who later admitted to law enforcement that they had used fentanyl together in the woods, where…

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Osni Vasquez - Walden, Tennessee
Missing

Osni Vasquez

Male, age 16 · Walden, Tennessee
Last seen Apr 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

In the quiet community of Walden, Tennessee, a family's life was changed when 16-year-old Osni Rodriguez Vasquez went missing. The teenage boy was last seen on April 17, 2022. On that day, Osni, a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, left his home.…

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Shawn E. Opp - Cincinnati, Ohio
Missing

Shawn E. Opp

Male, age 40 · Cincinnati, Ohio
Last seen Apr 17, 2020 · 6 years ago

In the spring of 2020, a 40-year-old man named Shawn E. Opp vanished from Cincinnati, Ohio. He was last seen in the 700 block of McWilliams Street. At the time he went missing, it was suggested that he might have been on his way to Saylor Park. From that…

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Shawn Opp - Cincinnati, Ohio
Missing

Shawn Opp

Male, age 40 · Cincinnati, Ohio
Last seen Apr 17, 2020 · 6 years ago

In the spring of 2020, a 40-year-old man named Shawn Opp vanished from Cincinnati, Ohio. He was last seen on April 17, 2020, in the 700 block of McWilliams Street. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a white t-shirt and blue and white shorts. It…

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Michael Huber - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Missing

Michael Huber

Male, age 40 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Last seen Apr 17, 2019 · 7 years ago

In the spring of 2019, concern began to grow for 40-year-old Michael Shaun Huber, who was more commonly known as Shaun to his friends and family. Having relocated from Michigan to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, around 2015, Shaun had established a new life for…

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Prisma Peralta Reyes - Dallas, Texas
Missing

Prisma Peralta Reyes

Female, age 26 · Dallas, Texas
Last seen Apr 17, 2019 · 7 years ago

Prisma Peralta Reyes, a 26-year-old mother from Mesquite, Texas, was last seen on April 17, 2019. That day, she had lunch with her ex-boyfriend at a Tex-Mex restaurant in Dallas during a break from her job at a car dealership. After the lunch ended in an…

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Bret Kaeser - New Haven, Connecticut
Missing

Bret Kaeser

Male, age 25 · New Haven, Connecticut
Last seen Apr 17, 2018 · 8 years ago

In the spring of 2018, a young man named Bret Nye Kaeser vanished from the city of New Haven, Connecticut, leaving behind a life that held promise and a family who continues to search for answers. At the age of 25, Bret was a resident of New Haven and was…

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Alejandro Diaz - Chula Vista, California
Missing

Alejandro Diaz

Male, age 21 · Chula Vista, California
Last seen Apr 17, 2018 · 8 years ago

Alejandro Diaz, a 21-year-old from Chula Vista, California, was last seen on April 17, 2018. On that day, he contacted his family to inform them that he was traveling from Chula Vista to Los Angeles, but he never arrived at his destination. He has not been…

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Glenn Towery - Victoria, Texas
Missing

Glenn Towery

Male, age 56 · Victoria, Texas
Last seen Apr 17, 2017 · 9 years ago

Glenn Layne Towery, a 56-year-old chiropractor, was last seen on April 17, 2017, in Goliad County, Texas. He left his home that morning to drive to his practice in Victoria, Texas, but never arrived. He was captured on surveillance video at a convenience…

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Donald Phillips - Willis, Texas
Missing

Donald Phillips

Male, age 53 · Willis, Texas
Last seen Apr 17, 2017 · 9 years ago

Donald James Phillips, age 53, was last seen on April 17 or 18, 2017, in Willis, Texas, where he worked for ADF, a trucking company. His disappearance has raised numerous concerns, particularly after his car, a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix, was found abandoned…

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Benjamin Richard Johnson - Raytown, Missouri
Missing

Benjamin Richard Johnson

Male, age 20 · Raytown, Missouri
Last seen Apr 17, 2017 · 9 years ago

Benjamin Richard Johnson was a 20-year-old male who was last seen in Raytown, Missouri, on April 17, 2017. He was listed as missing from Raytown, a community in the Kansas City metropolitan area, and the publicly available case information identifies him as a…

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Ryan Mead - Brampton, Ontario
Missing

Ryan Mead

Male, age 25 · Brampton, Ontario
Last seen Apr 17, 2017 · 9 years ago

An individual by the name of Ryan Mead, a 37-year-old male from Ontario, became the subject of a somber community effort following his unexpected passing. While details surrounding the exact date of his last being seen are not publicly available, what is…

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Adelaida Caxaj Sacor ~ - McAllen, Texas
Missing

Adelaida Caxaj Sacor ~

Female, age 23 · McAllen, Texas
Last seen Apr 17, 2014 · 12 years ago

Adelaida Caxaj Sacor, a 23-year-old woman, went missing on April 17, 2014, from McAllen, Texas. At the time of her disappearance, Adelaida was listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), and her case has drawn attention in missing…

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Wendy Gorham - Fort Payne, Alabama
Missing

Wendy Gorham

Female, age 44 · Fort Payne, Alabama
Last seen Apr 17, 2014 · 12 years ago

In the spring of 2014, Wendy Jane Gorham, a 44-year-old woman from Alabama, vanished from the scenic Lookout Mountain area in the Fischer Community near Fort Payne. She was last seen driving her black 1998 Honda LS sedan. At the time of her disappearance, she…

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James Matthew Thomas Turgeon - Battleford, Saskatchewan
Missing

James Matthew Thomas Turgeon

Male, age 22 · Battleford, Saskatchewan
Last seen Apr 17, 2012 · 14 years ago

In the spring of 2012, a family's life was forever altered when 22-year-old James Matthew Thomas Turgeon vanished from Battleford, Saskatchewan. On April 17th, a Tuesday afternoon, James was last seen at approximately 3:00 p.m. He was on foot, traveling east…

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Thomas Lime - San Antonio, Texas
Missing

Thomas Lime

Male, age 62 · San Antonio, Texas
Last seen Apr 17, 2010 · 16 years ago

Thomas Odel Lime, a 62-year-old man, was last seen on April 17, 2010, at the Western Hills Christian Church in San Antonio, Texas. His disappearance is particularly concerning as his van was found parked at the church, with his keys and wallet left inside.…

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Andres Villa - Parlier, California
Missing

Andres Villa

Male, age 38 · Parlier, California
Last seen Apr 17, 2009 · 17 years ago

Andres Galvan Villa, 38, was last seen on April 17, 2009, in Parlier, California. At the time of his disappearance, he had been staying with family in Washington. Andres was working at a taco truck when he went missing, and according to one of his sons, a…

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Juan Ferrer Salmeron - Sasabe, Arizona
Missing

Juan Ferrer Salmeron

Male, age 30 · Sasabe, Arizona
Last seen Apr 17, 2008 · 18 years ago

In the vast and often unforgiving landscape of southern Arizona, the story of Juan Carlos Ferrer Salmeron is one of many that ends with an unanswered question. At the age of 30, the Hispanic male was on a journey that would seemingly erase his existence. On…

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Dates are the day last seen (missing), the day of death, or when the date of death is unknown the day found or reported missing (deaths by force), the day found (unidentified and unclaimed), the victim's date of death (serial killers) and the day of the attack (mass murders). Solved, located, identified and claimed cases are not listed.