Unidentified people
People found without a name. Identification usually starts with one detail someone recognizes.
Unidentified person, Chesapeake, Virginia (1983)
On November 19, 1983, a group of hunters stumbled upon a male's clothed skeleton in the woods located at the dead end of Happy Acres Rd. The skeleton was found to be wearing a brown vinyl jacket, a plaid shirt, two pairs of pants, underwear, and socks. The remains did not have any identification. The only personal affects that were located were a tape of music, a religious prayer card, a comb, and some change. The…
1991 · Frederick County, VirginiaUnidentifiedUnidentified person, Frederick County, Virginia (1991)
On February 3, 1991, human remains were discovered in a shallow rock-covered grave in an uninhabited area of Shawneeland Subdivision in Frederick County. The remains were partly decomposed and no form on identification was found. The victim is a white female, 63-66 inches tall, dark blonde hair, 114 pounds and between 20-30 years of age. Victim was wearing a blue short sleeve knit sweater, rust colored tank top,…
1982 · Hanover County, VirginiaUnidentifiedUnidentified person, Hanover County, Virginia (1982)
On February 23, 1982, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the partially decomposed body of a human male was located by state highway workers in a wooded area along I-95 near exit 98 in Hanover County Virginia. Due to the high degree of decomposition, facial identification could not be made. No wallet or other items were located on or near the body that provided clues as to his identity. The body was clothed in a blue/green…
1987 · Leesburg, VirginiaUnidentifiedUnidentified person, Leesburg, Virginia (1987)
On 12/08/1987, Leesburg Police Officers were notified of human remains found off Gant Lane near Sycolin Road, Leesburg, VA. Deputies responded to Gant Lane and took custody of skeletal remains and assorted clothing. The victim remained unidentified until the Sheriff's Office was contacted by the Mechanicsburg, PA Police Department. Dental records ultimately identified the decedent as Charlotte Powell. Powell's…
2002 · Manassas, VirginiaUnidentifiedUnidentified person, Manassas, Virginia (2002)
On July 29, 2002, the decomposed remains of an unidentified man were found in the wooded area behind a commercial business in the 8100 block of Sudley Rd. in Manassas. The cause and manner of death was ruled undetermined.
1976 · Midland, VirginiaUnidentifiedUnidentified person, Midland, Virginia (1976)
On August 26, 1976, the body of a black female was located beneath an abandoned school bus on a property in Midland, VA. It is believed the female was in her 20's and of medium height (between 5'4" - 5'7"). The body was not recognizable, as decomposition had begun. No further identifiers are available. She was found wearing an off-white, loose fitting dress with a belt tied around the waist. She was also wearing a…
1987 · Rockbridge County, VirginiaUnidentifiedUnidentified person, Rockbridge County, Virginia (1987)
On May 27, 1987, highway workers discovered a partially decomposed body along the southbound shoulder of I-81 South, Mile Post 183. The victim died as a result of a gunshot wound to the right side of the head and right side of the body. Handwritten notes in the victim's pocket referred to a truck and trailer number and the trucking firm of J.B. Hunt Trucking Company out of Lowell, Arkansas. A check of this company…
1980 · Rockingham County, VirginiaUnidentifiedUnidentified person, Rockingham County, Virginia (1980)
On November 14, 1980, unidentified female remains were located in a shallow grave in a wooded area off Route 33 West/Rawley Pike in Rockingham County. A heart-shaped gold locket and a 1964 dime were located with the remains.
2007 · Sterling Park, VirginiaUnidentifiedUnidentified person, Sterling Park, Virginia (2007)
Deceased male neonate found in trash truck. The truck had picked up trash from several houses in the Sterling Park area prior to the discovery of the victim.
1970 · Virginia Beach, VirginiaUnidentifiedUnidentified person, Virginia Beach, Virginia (1970)
On 04/30/1970, an employee for Virginia Power Electric Company found the body of a newborn white female on the beach near the ocean at Sandbridge section of Virginia Beach, Virginia.
1979 · Virginia Beach, VirginiaUnidentifiedUnidentified person, Virginia Beach, Virginia (1979)
The unidentified person was found in a drainage ditch on Virginia Beach Blvd. in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The victim was wearing a black wig, a short brown coat and dress. The victim is estimated to be between 50 and 60 years of age.
1981 · Virginia Beach, VirginiaUnidentifiedUnidentified person, Virginia Beach, Virginia (1981)
Army parachutist landed in the swampy area of Seashore State Park, in Virginia Beach, while treking out he found human skeletal remains. Interval between death & discovery, one to two years.
1983 · Virginia Beach, VirginiaUnidentifiedUnidentified person, Virginia Beach, Virginia (1983)
Skeletal remains were found in a marshy wooded area off Chaledon Drive in Va. Beach, Virginia. Interval between death & discovery, 2-3 years.
1991 · Virginia Beach, VirginiaUnidentifiedUnidentified person, Virginia Beach, Virginia (1991)
On February 1, 1991, the headless and handless nude body of a young white male was found in a wooded area on the off-ramp from S. Independence Blvd. from Interstate 44. A bullet fragment was found in the body during autopsy. It is estimated the body had been deceased for four to eight months at the time it was found. The identification of the body is unknown. ViCAP # 1991VA00007 NAMUS # UP2626
1996 · Virginia Beach, VirginiaUnidentifiedUnidentified person, Virginia Beach, Virginia (1996)
The body of a full term infant female was found wrapped in a red polo shirt in a plastic bag hanging on clothes rod in the employees locker room at Lillian Vernon Warehouse in Va. Beach, Virginia.
2000 · Virginia Beach, VirginiaUnidentifiedUnidentified person, Virginia Beach, Virginia (2000)
The victim, presumed homeless, was found deceased inside of a tent within a wooded area behind a shopping center located in the 800 Block of S. Military Highway (23464).
2015 · Virginia Beach, VirginiaUnidentifiedUnidentified person, Virginia Beach, Virginia (2015)
Skeletal remains found scattered in creek. Interval between death and discovery 12-19 months. Victim was approximately 5'2" - 5"7". Healed left clavicle in two places. (Broken left shoulder during life, now healed.) Remodeled nasal bone from prior injury. (Broken nose during life, now healed.)
1981 · Danville, VirginiaUnidentifiedUnidentified man, Danville, Virginia (1981)
An unidentified man was found in Danville, Virginia on November 8, 1981. No name has been established. NamUs case UP6722.
1973 · Stafford, VirginiaUnidentifiedUnidentified man, Stafford, Virginia (1973)
An unidentified man was found in Stafford, Virginia on June 13, 1973. No name has been established. NamUs case UP140315.
1947 · Suffolk, VirginiaUnidentifiedUnidentified man, Suffolk, Virginia (1947)
An unidentified man was found in Suffolk, Virginia on April 20, 1947. No name has been established. NamUs case UP128724.
1975 · Amherst County, VirginiaUnidentifiedUnidentified man, Amherst County, Virginia (1975)
An unidentified man was found in Amherst County, Virginia on July 1, 1975. No name has been established. NamUs case UP6700.
1959 · Highland County, VirginiaUnidentifiedUnidentified man, Highland County, Virginia (1959)
An unidentified man was found in Highland County, Virginia on January 1, 1959. No name has been established. NamUs case UP93456.
2020 · Covington, VirginiaUnidentifiedUnidentified man, Covington, Virginia (2020)
An unidentified man was found in Covington, Virginia on August 2, 2020. No name has been established. NamUs case UP93610.
2007 · Buchanan, VirginiaUnidentifiedUnidentified man, Buchanan, Virginia (2007)
An unidentified man was found in Buchanan, Virginia on July 10, 2007. No name has been established. NamUs case UP6278.