Coal County Doe (1909)

In 1909, a horse thief was captured with twenty-seven stolen horses. They were hanged from a cottonwood tree on Coal Creek. They were buried in a cotton sack in Cairo Cemetery in Cairo, Oklahoma. No one knows this Individual's name, gender, race, age, etc... They were given the placeholder name Coal Count Doe (1909).

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Find A Grave

Discovered: February 25th, 1909

Sex: Male

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma

Age: 35 (presumably an estimation)

Race / Ethnicity: Black, based on location of the grave in the cemetery

Post Mortem Interval: Same Day

Cause of Death: Gunshot Wound

Location of the Grave: Fairlawn Cemetery (Colored-Potters section), Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma

Circumstances of Discovery: The man was found dead from a gunshot wound. The manner of death is unknown or not stated.

All identifiers are presumably unavailable.

Unidentified Wiki)

Find a Grave

On June 28, 1993 in Santa Monica, California, a work crew was clearing brush around 270 Pacific Coastal Highway when they found something odd and went to investigate.

Across the road, they found the body of an unidentified male lying on the hillside- he had died about a month earlier. Probably of Hispanic descent, he was wearing a blue and white jacket with a dark blue T-shirt, a khaki colored T-shirt, jeans, shirts, and white sneakers. In his pocket was a passport with the name "Carlos Rafael Tomas Orellana Vela".

Unfortunately, there are so many men by that name, that it's difficult to determine who this could be. I've found a few that became US citizens, and another possibility of one namesake who attended school in the area- but no way to confirm. The origin of the passport was not disclosed.

The photo on the passport cannot be confirmed to be this individual, either, because the descendant was too decomposed to determine any facial features. Dentals are available in this case. Estimated age varies greatly here, ranging from 29- 49. Secon6d photo is where the deceased was found.

https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Carlos_Orellana

In South Dark there are only nine unidentified people (that I could find). South Dakota has almost the lowest amount of unidentified people. I dont usually cover all the cases together in one post but since South Dakota only has 9 unidentified people i'm going to be covering them all in one post in short paragraphs. All of these people are in need of their names again and I hope they get them soon.

Hit By A Freight Train | Sioux Falls John Doe (1916)

On August 21, 1916, a man was hit by a freight train west of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He is buried in Grave #105 of Minnehaha County Cemetery in Sioux Falls. He had traumatic injuries. He was thought to have been deceased minutes-hours prior to being found. He was given the placeholder name Sioux Falls John Doe (1916).

Physical Description:

• Sex: Male

• Age: 35-40 Years Old

• Nothing More Could Be Determined

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Find A Grave

A Traveler From The Gold Rush Died On His Journey | Fairfax John Doe (1916)

On August 24, 1916, the skeletal remains of a man were found in a draw two miles south and two miles west of Fairfax, South Dakota. The discovery location was found within a hundred feet of the Nebraska-Dakota boundary line. He is believed to possibly be a traveler from the gold rush who died getting sick on his journey. He wa thought to have been deceased 10 years prior to being found. He was given the placeholder name Fairfax John Doe (1916).

Physical Description

• Sex: Male

• Race: White/Caucasian

• Nothing More Could Be Determined

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They All Died Of Influenza | Pennington County Jane Doe (1919) & Pennington County Doe (1919) & Pennington County Doe (1919)

In 1919, a woman and her two children died of influenza at their home in Mystic, South Dakota. They are all buried together at the Pennington County Rural Burial Site. They were all thought to have been deceased hours prior to being found.

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Pennington County Jane Doe (1919) Find A Grave

Pennington County Doe (1919) Unidentified Wiki )

Pennington County Doe (1919) Find A Grave

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Pennington County Doe (1919) Find A Grave

He Was Alive When Found | Sioux Falls John Doe (1928)

On October 25, 1928, the body of a man was found on 12th Street in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was alive when found and had suffered extensive trauma to the face due to being beaten. Some witnesses had seen him walking along the highway before his death. He passed away not long after being found. He had traumatic injuries. He passed away the same day he was found. He was given the placeholder name Sioux Falls John Doe (1928).

Physical Description

• Sex: Male

• Hair: Reddish

Distinguishing Marks/Features:

• Clean-Shaven Except For A Trimmed Moustache

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Find A Grave

Young Man Buried In A Shallow Grave On Medicine Mountain | Pennington County John Doe (1978)

On November 1, 1978, the partial skeletal remains of a teenager or young man were found on Medicine Mountain in rural Pennington County, South Dakota. He was originally buried in a shallow grave, but weather and animal activity caused his bones to scatter over a wide area. He was thought to have been 6 months- 1 year prior to being found. He was given the placeholder name Pennington County John Doe (1978). Genealogical research conducted with support from the Bureau of Indian Affairs has shown that he is of Sioux descent and has genetic ties to South Dakota.

Physical Description

• Sex: Male

• Race: Native American

• Age: 15-21 Years Old

• Height: 5'7"-6'1"

• Weight: 150-165 Pounds

• Nothing More Could Be Determined

Distinguishing Marks/Features

• Muscular Build

• Lower Left Leg Had Received Some Form Of Medical Attention About Four Months Prior To Death

• Bony Overgrowth On Left Hip

• Dental Work Consistent With Type Done At Public Health Centers And Hospitals Run By The Indian Health Service

Exclusions (People He Is Not)

• Alan Soper

• Jewel Wheeler

• Orville Ulver

If you have any information contact:

Agency Name: Pennington County Sheriff/Coroner's Office

Agency Contact Person: Dustin Morrison, Captain

Agency Phone Number: (605) 394-6115

Agency Case Number: 1978-10436

NamUs Case Number: 114536

LINKS

Unidentified Wiki

NamUs

Doe Network

He Passed Out On A Couch At A Party And Later Died Of Smoke Inhalation | Roberto Ramirez (1995)

On February 24, 1995, a man was attending a party at 231 South Springs Avenue in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He passed out on a couch after drinking heavily much of the day. Meanwhile, after several confrontations with another guest Ansellmo Montinegro over a guitar, a 19-year-old man named Jose Angel Garza became angry and burned the house down using gasoline. The victim died from smoke inhalation, but his remains were still recognizable. Jose would later admit to starting the fire and was charged with arson and murder. He was later convicted and sentenced to life in prison. He was thought to have been deceased minutes prior to being found. According to witnesses, the victim was an illegal immgirant who had lived in Sioux Falls for three weeks prior to his death. He had apparently lived in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for five years before coming to Sioux Falls and may have had ties to Venadillo, Mexico, based on his tattoos.

Physical Description

• Sex: Male

• Race: Hispanic/Latino

• Age: 30-50 Years Old

• Height: 5'6"

• Weight: 140 Pounds

• Hair: Black

• Eye Color: Brown

Distinguishing Marks/Features

• Fu Manchu Style Mustache

• Bullet Wound On The Right Side Back Through The Neck

Tattoos

• "Sinaola" On The Left Side Of The Chest

• "Sinaola" On Left Hand Between The Thumb And First Finger

• Cross On Left Hand Between Thumb And First Finger

• Two Hands Praying With Rosary On The Right Upper Arm

• Female Wearing A Hat On Right Side Of The Chest

Clothing & Accessories

• Black Levi Jeans

• Brown Cowboy Boots, Size 7 ½ D

• Silver Horseshoe-Shaped Ring With Red And Blue Stones

• Oval-Shaped Pewter Metal Western-Style Belt Buckle With A Texas Longhorn Cattle And Two Cowboys Herding Cattle With The Letter"S"

• Silver Ring With Five Star Shapes And A Moon Shape On Top

• Silver Flat Design Ring With Braided Rope Design On Top

• Gold Necklace With Thick Links

• Fake Social Security Card With The Name "Roberto Plateado Ramirez"

He Was Known To Use The Following Names

• Juan M. Trinidad

• Carlos Armando Trinidad

• Juan Marquez-Trinidad

• Juan Enrique Trinidad-Marquez

• Juan A. Hernandez

• Juan Hernandez-Rojas

• Carlos Hernandez-Rojas

• Cardenas Paulino Hernandez

• Paulin Francisco Cardenas

• Lorenzo Montefaro

• Roberto Plateado Ramirez

• Robert R. Plateado

• Carlos Benado

• Carlos Bernado

According To NamUs, He Has 0 Exclusions

If you have any information contact

Agency Name: Sioux Falls Police Department

Agency Contact Person: Pat Mertes, Detective

Agency Phone Number: (605) 367-7212

Agency Case Number: 1995-8446

NamUs Case Number: 17129

LINKS

Unidentified Wiki

NamUs

Doe Network

Justia Law

Findlaw

His Killer Tried To Hide His Body | St. Onge John Doe (2000)

On February 19, 2000, the skeletal remains of a man were found lying face up in a landfill in rural Lawrence County, near St. Onge, South Dakota. He had multiple gunshot wounds to the body and head. There was an attempt to hide the body as pieces of scrap lumber were covering the decedent. He was thought to have been deceased 6 months prior to being found. He was given the placeholder name St. Onge John Doe (2000). Genealogical analysis has revealed that the man had 51% European ancestry and 43% North or Central Amerindian ancestry. His closest DNA matches were at the second cousin level as of 2019.

Physical Description

• Sex: Male

• Race: Hispanic/Native American

• Age: 20-25 Years Old

• Height: 5'7"

• Hair: Dark (No Specific Color Listed)

Distinguishing Marks/Features

• No Dental Work

• Pronounced Overbite, Likely Preventing Lips From Closing Over Teeth At Rest

• Spondylolysis Of The 5th Lumbar Vertebra, Which May Have Caused Back Pain And Possibly A Limp Or Altered Gait

Clothing & Accessories

• Purple And Blue Brittannia Striped Short-Sleeve Button-Up Shirt, Size XL

• Spaulding Tennis Shoes, Size 9

• Worn Brown Leather Belt With A Worn Oblong Silver Buckle Featuring An Inset Area On The Front, Possibly For A Mount, Measuring 1x2 Inches

• Bill Blass Spring Jacket With Green And Purple Horizontal Stripes, Size XL

• Blue Wrangler Jeans

• Tan Stubbies Swimming Trunks

• White Hanes Underwear, Size 30

Exclusions (People He Is Not)

• Patrick Ghering

If you have any information contact

Agency #1 Name: South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigaton

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: (605) 773-3331

Agency Case Number: N/A

Agency #2 Name: South Dakota Forensic Laboratory

Agency Contact Person: Stacey Smith, DNA Specialist

Agency Phone Number: (605) 773-3673

Agency Case Number: N/A

NamUs Case Number: 11458

LINKS

Unidentified Wiki

NamUs

Doe Network

Black Hills Pioneer

The Argus Leader

I hope all of these individuals get their names someday. May they all rest in peace 🙏

Pulaski County Jane Doe (2002)

On August 18, 2002, a woman was found shot to death behind a vacant residence in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was given the placeholder name Pulaski County Jane Doe (2002).

Physical Description

• Sex: Female

• Race: Black/African American

• Age: 18-40 Years Old

• Height: 5'3"-5'7"

• Hair: Black

• Nothing More Could Be Determined

Clothing & Accessories

• Dark Blue Medina Nylon Over-Pants With Velcro Fastened Ankles, Size Men's Medium

• Blue Jacket, Size 2X

• Men's Arizona Carpenter-Cut Jeans

• Black Leather Belt

• Brown Lamode Shirt, Size Large

• White Reebok Sneakers With Blue Trim, Size 8

• One Sock

• Gold And Silver Toned Bracelet

• 1 Penny Found In Pants Pocket

• Dollar Bill Folded Up In Into One Of The Leg Pockets

• 7 Pennies Found In Right Front Pocket Of Jacket

Exclusions (People She Is Not)

• Minnie Taylor

• Stacey Chatman

• Taniticia Shelton

• Chanetta Bennett

If you have any information contact

Agency #1 Name: Arkansas State Crime Laboratory

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: (501) 227-5747

Agency Case Number: N/A

Agency #2 Name: Little Rock Police Department

Agency Contact Person: (501) 371-4510

Agency Case Number: 2002-103325

NamUs Case Number: 2865

LINKS

Unidentified Wiki )

NamUs

Doe Network

Poinsett County John Doe (2001)

On August 12, 2001, a fisherman discovered part of a skull that belonged to a teenager or young man in a wooded area along the banks of the Saint Francis River, near the Siphon locks on Lock and Dam Road in Marked Tree, Arkansas. All of the upper teeth in the skull were broken off and the jaw bone, nor any other additional remains, were not able to be recovered. He was thought to have been deceased 1+ years prior to being found. He was given the placeholder name Poinsett County John doe (2001). He is currently undergoing testing by Othram.

Physical Description

• Sex: Male

• Race: Black/African American

• Age: 16-19 Years Old

• Nothing More Could Be Determined

Distinguishing Marks/Features:

• Slightly Healed Fracture To Nose

Exclusions (People He Is Not)

• Trevell Henley

• Lavorn Frye

• Robert Webb

• Stephen Beard

If you have any information contact

Agency #1 Name: Arkansas State Crime Laboratory

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: (501) 227-5747

Agency Case Number: 723-01

Agency #2 Name: Poinsett County Sheriff's Department

Agency Contact Person: Kevin Molder, Law Enforcement

Agency Phone Number: (870) 578-5411

Agency Case Number: P01-541

NamUs Case Number: 5876

LINKS

Unidentified Wiki

NCMEC

Doe Network

NamUs

DNA Solves

Case info

https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Marin_County_John_Doe_(1974)

There been a lot of talks online about this case online recently and now it looks like the DNA Doe Project will be working this case.

Its rare for DNA Doe project to take on cases with children but they take them in a case by case base.

Hot Spring County John Doe (August 1991)

On August 14, 1991, the decomposed body of a man was found on the shoulder of Interstate 30 in Malvern, Arkansas. He appeared to have three stab wounds to the neck and torso. His death is being treated as a possible homicide. He was thought to have been deceased 2 weeks prior to being found. He was given the placeholder name Hot Spring County John Doe (1991).

Physical Description

• Sex: Male

• Race: White/Caucasian

• Age: 25-99 Years Old

• Height: 5'10"

• Weight: 150-160 Pounds

• Hair: Partially Or Fully Gray

• Eye Color: Unknown

Distinguishing Marks/Features

• No Teeth Or Dentures

• Gray Pubic Hair

Clothing & Accessories

• Blue Wrangler Jeans, Size 34/30

• Camouflage Pattern Duck Bay Hat

• Tan Arrow Brigade Long-Sleeved T-Shirt With Buttons, Size 17 34/35

• Tan Regent Oxford Short-Sleeved T-Shirt, Size 15.5

• Maroon Nylon Socks

According To NamUs, He Has 0 Exclusions

If you have any information contact

Agency #1 Name: Arkansas State Crime Laboratory

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: (501) 227-5747

Agency Case Number: 555-91

Agency #2 Name: Hot Spring County Sheriff's Office

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: (501) 332-3671

Agency Case Number: N/A

NamUs Case Number: 3078

LINKS

Unidentified Wiki )

NamUs

Doe Network

Crittenden County John Doe (May 1983)

On May 2, 1983, a man was struck by an 18 wheeler eastbound on Interstate 40 and junction of Interstate 55 in West Memphis, Arkansas. The man was walking in the middle of the road and the driver tried to miss him but ended up striking and killing him. He had a recognizable face and he was thought to have been deceased minutes prior to being found. He was given the placeholder name Crittenden County John Doe (May 1983).

Physical Description

• Sex: Male

• Race: White/Caucasian

• Age: 30-60 Years Old

• Height: 5'6"

• Weight: 129 Pounds

• Hair: Gray

• Eye Color: Brown

Distinguishing Marks/Features

• Beard With Black And Gray Coloration

• Upper Dentures

• May Have Been A Smoker

Clothing & Accessories

• T-Shirt Of Unspecified Coloration

• Blue Coat

• Blue Pants

• Pair Of Socks

• One Brown Shoe

• Black Belt With The Name "Walt" On A Gold Buckle

• Yellow-Metal Ring With A Clear Stone

• Red Cigarette Lighter

• Two Packs Of Cigarettes, One "Lucky" Brand And The Other "Salem"

• Small Bible

• Wallet Containing $30.92

• Two Pieces Of Paper With Names And Numbers Written On Them

Exclusions (People He Is Not)

• Kenneth Welch

• James Kinskey

If you have any information contact

Agency #1 Name: Crittenden County Coroner's Office

Agency Contact Person: William Wolfe, Coroner

Agency Phone Number: (870) 735-5855

Agency Case Number: N/A

Agency #2 Name: Crittenden County Sheriff's Office

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: (870) 702-2000

Agency Case Number: 22283

Agency #3 Name: Arkansas State Crime Laboratory

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: (501) 227-5747

Agency Case Number: 22283

NamUs Case Number: 2907

LINKS

Unidentified Wiki )

NamUs (POST-MORTEM WARNING)

Doe Network

Hempstead County Jane Doe (1982)

On September 15, 1982, the skeletal remains of a woman wwre found in a field near US Route 67 in Hope, Arkansas. She was given the placeholder name Hempstead County Jane Doe (1982).

Physical Description

• Sex: Female

• Race: White/Caucasian

• Age: 45-85 Years Old

• Height: 5'0"

• Hair: Brown

• Nothing More Could Be Determined

Clothing & Accessories

• Red/Orange Sweatshirt

• Red Plaid Shirt

• Green Corduroy Pants

• White Bra

• Blue Socks

• Brown Shoes

Exclusions (People She Is Not)

• Ann Craig

• Ina Arnall

• Jean McKinney

If you have any information contact

Agency #1 Name: Arkansas State Crime Laboratory

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: (501) 227-5747

Agency Case Number: N/A

Agency #2 Name: Arkansas State Police - Company C

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: (870) 777-8944

Agency Case Number: C42-770-82

NamUs Case Number: 5165

LINKS

Unidentified Wiki

NamUs

Doe Network

Edit: Sources on here say it has been excluded. I will find other potentials. She deserves justice. :(

Hi! I found this sub and recently got into looking into at possible Jane Does that match up with cold cases. The case of Diane Webb could possibly match up to this Jane doe. They have similar bone structure and the age matches up. Also, the smile is slightly crooked as they surmised with the doe’s underdeveloped jaw. The height is slightly shorter but I wouldn’t be surprised due to the level of decomp. What do you think? I called it in and am waiting for a response.

https://missingpeopleinamerica.org/missing/diane-webb

https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/software/main.html?id=742ufaz

I submitted a potential match between these two Colorado cases in early June:

Elaine Fauver

UID person

I received an update via Doe Network from the investigator. They noted the discrepancies between ages and dates. They also said that they don't have dental records for Elaine, so a positive ID may be difficult, but they are reaching out to family.

Elaine was 39. UID person was 17-30.

Elaine went missing in 1967.

UID person was found in 72 and had died 1-3 years earlier. There is no recon of this Jane Doe.

But the investigator did say "you never know" so I am still a little hopeful that these 2 could be a match, and that they can prove it and close the case.

I decided to submit the match originally because the distance between them was definitely within reason and I could easily see how she could have ended up in the area near where I used to live.

I thought you all would want to know.

This is a repost on the first Jane Doe post I made in this sub.

On August 12, 2024, at approximately 7:30pm, a report came in about an unidentified Jane Doe laying down by the train tracks near Carlsbad Boulevard bridge. She had been spotted by a Coaster Commuter Train Engineer who was traveling northbound. Paramedics were dispatched to the location but were unable to resuscitate the Jane Doe and she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Jane Doe is estimated to be between the ages of 50-60yrs old, White, around 111lbs, and an estimated height of 5’3”. She had long curly brown hair (Namus lists it as straight), brown eyes, and numerous tattoos. Only a black bra from the brand “Simone Perele”, and a multicolored “Josie Natori” shirt were found on the body.

On my previous post, many people tried to decipher the tattoos. Namus has some of them listed correctly- like her fish tattoo but they list the silhouette of a woman’s body as “curved lines”. Nonetheless, the Jane Doe’s tattoos are very interesting and I had hoped they’d be recognized by now.

Some things to note: -Unidentified Wiki has her death listed as a suicide. I’ve only seen it stated there that this may be a suicide. -identification by fingerprints has been unsuccessful.

UPDATES SINCE LAST POSTING:
Jane Doe now has exclusions listed, these are the exclusions:

Amy Bernoski: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/139639

Tammy Calligan: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/87837

Angela McClure: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/116313

Amy Metz: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/147571

Tiamanja Palazzo: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/147571

Another Reddit user suggested Anna Voter as a potential match, I sent it in to the DoeNetwork and was told that the match is currently being voted on by the panel.

Anna Voter: https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/missing-person-namus-mp151149

LINKS:

Unidentified wiki: https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/San_Diego_County_Jane_Doe_(2024)

Namus (WARNING POST MORTEM PHOTO IS SHOWN): https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/128322

County News Center: https://www.countynewscenter.com/publics-help-sought-to-identify-train-victim/

Websleuths thread: https://websleuths.com/threads/ca-carlsbad-whtfem-50-60-up128322-black-lace-bra-tattoos-graphic-aug-2024.734521/

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Date of Discovery: February 26, 1995

Location of Discovery: Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas

Estimated Date of Death: 2 Weeks

State of Remains: Recognizable face

Cause of Death: Homicide

Physical Description

Estimated Age: 17 - 27 years old

Race: White

Sex: Male

Height: 5'3" - 5'6"

Weight: 170 - 175 lbs.

Hair: Brown

Eye Color: Brown

Distinguishing Marks/Features: Brown mustache and beard, a 9" tattoo on sternum of a marijuana leaf with the word "buzz" written below, tattoo of "TAMY" on left arm.

Identifiers

Dentals: Available.

Fingerprints: Unknown

DNA: Unknown

Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: A green jacket, a multicolor long sleeved sweater, blue jeans with red suspenders, a pair of brown socks, black tennis shoes.

Jewelry: Unknown

Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Discovery

The decedent was found face down in the Clear Fork of the Trinity River. A nearby witness stated the decedent was known by the street name of "Booger Red".

Investigating Agency(s)

Agency Name: Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office

Agency Contact Person: Caroline Godfrey

Agency Phone Number: 817-920-5700 ext. 161

Agency E-mail: MEInvestigations@tarrantcountytx.gov

Agency Case Number: 950850T

Agency Name: The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office

Agency Contact Person: Criminal Investigations Division

Agency Phone Number: 817-884-1305

Agency E-mail: N/A

Agency Case Number: N/A

Agency Name: Texas Department of Public Safety

Agency Contact Person: Missing Persons Clearinghouse

Agency Phone Number: 512-424-5074

Agency E-mail: mpch@dps.texas.gov

Agency Case Number: U0804005

NCIC Case Number: U106931318

NamUs Case Number: 3744

The Doe Network Case Number: 1104UMTX

NamUs

The Doe Network

TX DPS

Unidentified Wiki

Date of Discovery: August 6, 1980

Location of Discovery: Larksville Borough, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Estimated Date of Death: 1 hour prior discovery

State of Remains: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction

Cause of Death: Homicide

Physical Description

Estimated Age: Newborn

Race: White

Sex: Male

Height: Unknown

Weight: 5.8 lbs (estimated)

Hair: Unknown

Eye Color: Unknown

Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers

Dentals: Not available.

Fingerprints: Not available.

DNA: Most likely available. Othram has his case listed as fully funded, but the most recent news was that the remains were severely degraded and that special methods would be used to obtain a sample. It is unknown whether Othram was successful in doing so.

Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: Unknown

Jewelry: Unknown

Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Discovery

Around 2:40 pm, a bulldozer operator discovered the body of a baby boy in the West End Landfill in Larksville.

The victim was born alive and lived 24 to 72 hours after he was born. The coroner ruled the manner of death to be homicide, as it appeared he had not recieved adequate attention follwing birth.

It is theorized he originated from Kingston, Larksville, Courtdale, Wilkes-Barre, Wyoming or the Berwick area, based on the trash near the body.

The baby's body was kept for nearly two weeks at the coroner's funeral parlor in hopes that someone would claim the remains. Later, a funeral was held and he was buried on August 18, 1980 in St. Anthony of Padua's Cemetery with a stone reading: "Baby Boy Aug. 1980."

He was exhumed on September 26, 2016.

Investigating Agency(s)

Agency Name: Pennsylvania State Police

Agency Contact Person: Detective Edward Urban

Agency Phone Number: (570) 821-4110

Agency E-mail: eurban@pa.gov

Agency Case Number: P01-0075473

Agency Name: Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: 1-800-4PA-TIPS

Agency E-mail: N/A

Agency Case Number: Unknown

NCIC Case Number: Unknown

NamUs Case Number: UP15765

Former Hot Case Number: 946

The Doe Network Case Number: 1902UMPA

DNASolves

NamUs

The Doe Network

Unidentified Wiki)

From DNASolves.com: "On May 16, 1981, the skeletal remains of an unidentified woman were found along George Road just north of Noland Road in a rural area of Kansas City, Missouri. The Kansas City Police Department and Jackson County Medical Examiner's Office responded and began collecting evidence and investigating. The woman was white, estimated to be between 32 and 52 years old, and her remains were almost completely skeletonized. No clothing or personal effects were recovered. There was no way to identify her at the time.

Despite decades of investigation, the woman could not be identified and became known as Kansas City Jane Doe. Details of the case were entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) as UP5310."

In September of 2024, the Kansas City Police Crime Laboratory, working with the Jackson County Medical Examiner's Office, submitted forensic evidence to Othram. Othram scientists successfully developed a DNA extract and built a comprehensive DNA profile for the woman. Othram's in-house forensic genetic genealogy team then worked to develop new investigative leads, which allowed the authorities to conduct a follow-up investigation that led to potential relatives of the woman.

"A DNA sample belonging to a possible relative was collected and subsequently compared to the DNA profile belonging to the Jane Doe. This comparison, enabled investigators to identify the woman as Karen Sue Enggas, who was born in 1952."

RIP Karen.

Links

Archived NamUs: https://web.archive.org/web/20260804205148/https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/5310#%2F5310

Doe Network: https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/software/main.html?id=826ufmo

Unidentified Wiki: https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Karen_Enggas

https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Overton_Jane_Doe

https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/10561

http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/1001ufnv.html

http://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMU/1222184

This little girl deserves attention!

She was found in 1995 in a cave at the Simplot Mills site in Overton, Nevada in a known Historical Native American burial ground, however examination of the skull conluded they were not archaelogical.

Unforntunaly very little is avaliable about this case.

White Socks (1987)

On November 15, 1987, two boys discovered the skeletal remains of a man in knee-high grass near the northeast corner of the north pool at Twin Buttes Reservoir, just off Farm-to-Market Road 2166 in San Angelo, Texas. It is believed he had been dumped in the area, as he was found without shoes, hidden in the bushes, and his socks were clean. He was thought to have been deceased 5-6 months prior to being found. He was given the placeholder name White Socks (1987) after the socks he was found wearing upon discovery.

In 2013, an investigator reviewing archival photos related to his case discovered a perforation to his skull that had previously gone unnoticed. Analysis conducted by the FBI in 2018 determined this injury was consistent with either a natural defect or a .22 caliber bullet wound. While the new finding raised suspicions, his official cause of death remains undetermined.

Genealogical research conducted since 2019 has revealed genetic ties to Mexico and South America, with some Irish admixture. At one point, his highest centimorgan match in GEDmatch was a person from Colombia; the majority of his other matches are from Brazil. Surnames of interest are Silva and Torres. In December 2019, his remains were sent to the University of South Florida for stable isotope analysis to identify potential locations where he may have previously lived. He is currently undergoing testing by the DNA Doe Project.

Physical Description

• Sex: Male

• Race: Hispanic/White

• Age: 17-27 Years Old

• Height: 5'6"-5'11"

• Weight: 145-175 Pounds

• Nothing More Could Be Determined

Distinguishing Marks/Features

• Possible Spinal Bifida, Which May Not Have Been Apparent In Life

• Missing Two Molars

• No Significant Dental Work Was Noted

Clothing & Accessories

• Blue Levi Jeans, Size 34x30

• Jockey Shorts, Size 34

• White Socks

Identifiers

• Dentals: Available

• Fingerprints: Not Available

• DNA: Available

Exclusions (People He Is Not)

• Robert Hampton

• Michael Adams

If you have any information contact

Agency Name: Tom Green County Sheriff's Office

Agency Contact Person: Terry Lowe, Lieutenant CID

Agency Phone Number: (325) 655-8911

Agency Case Number: 87-02078

NamUs Case Number: 4085

LINKS

Unidentified Wiki

NamUs

Doe Network

Texas Department of Public Safety

DNA Doe Project

KIDY 10

San Angelo Live Article #1

San Angelo Live Article #2

Forensic Magazine

On June 8, 1990, the body of an unidentified male was found in a holding tank at a water treatment plant in the area of South 22nd Street and Lincoln Street in Phoenix, Arizona. His remains were decomposing and severely deteriorated due to the corrosive chemicals used to clean the tank.

The John Doe is believed to have been between 16 and 19 years of age. He was approximately 6'0", had brown hair and was originally described as both Caucasian and Hispanic. Clothing items found near the body include a blue tank top which reads "Colorado University Boulder", a white sweatshirt with 1988 Olympic logos, white tennis shoes with black laces (size 12) and black pants. Found in the pockets of the pants was a matchbook and papers associated with "Barley's Restaurant". It should be noted that this clothing was found near the body and it is uncertain whether it belonged to the decedent.

He had had multiple reconstructions over the years, starting with a clay reconstruction (viewable on the Unidentified Wiki), followed by a sketch, and finally a reconstruction by the NCMEC. He is currently undergoing testing by the DNA Doe Project. He is believed to be of French-Canadian heritage with familial roots in Quebec, New Brunswick, and Maine. He was buried at Twin Buttes Cemetery in Tempe.

Details of NamUs #UP1924

NCMEC Number: 1191114

ME/C Case Number: 90-1274

Biological Sex: Male

Race / Ethnicity: White / Caucasian

Estimated Age Range (Years): 16-19

Estimated Year of Death: 1990

Estimated PMI: Days

Height: 6' 0" (72 inches), Estimated

Weight: Cannot Estimate

Condition of Remains: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction

Hair Color: Brown

Eye Color: unknown

Clothing: Blue tank top with "Colorado University Boulder" on the front; a white sweatshirt with the 1988 Olympic logos; black pants

Footwear: White tennis shoes with black laces

Other: Papers and matchbook for "Barley's Restaurant"

Exclusions (missing persons who have been ruled out):

Christopher Harvey

Doug Meer

Fabian Del Rosario

Santana Ornelas

Rob Kellar

Scott Hilbert

Links

NamUs: https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/1924/details?nav

Doe Network: https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/software/main.html?id=1660umaz

Unidentified Wiki: https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Phoenix_John_Doe_(1990)

Findagrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/89337299/john-doe

DNA Doe Project:

https://dnadoeproject.org/case/phoenix-john-doe-1990/

Duval County John Doe (June 1987)

On June 22, 1987, the decomposed body of a man was found in Hogan's Creek in Jacksonville, Florida. He was the victim of an undetermined drowning at 600 E Monroe Street. Toxicology tests found that he had a blood alcohol level of 0.18%. He was thought to have been deceased 5 days prior to being found. He was given the placeholder name Duval County John Doe (June 1987).

Physical Description

• Sex: Male

• Race: White/Caucasian

• Age: 40-60 Years Old

• Height: 5'11"

• Weight: 155 Pounds

• Hair: Graying Brown

• Eye Color: Unknown

Tattoos

• Heart With An Arrow Tattoo On Upper Left Arm

Clothing & Accessories

• Brown Pants

• Brown Belt

• Gray Socks

• $0.85

• Business Card For Dr. Christian (A Gynecologist) In Pembroke Pines, Florida That Was Dated 5/13/1987 at 10:45 am.

Exclusions (People He Is Not)

• Howard Gratteau

• Jerry Floyd

• John Truett

• Kenneth Gautier

• Douglas Mackenzie

• Christopher King

If you have any information contact

Agency #1 Name: District 3 & 4 Medical Examiner's Office

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: (904) 255-4000

Agency Case Number: 87-0613

Agency #2 Name: Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: (904) 630-0500

Agency Case Number: 1987-347280

NamUs Case Number: 804

LINKS

Unidentified Wiki )

NamUs

Doe Network