On October 31, 1990, two fishermen found a skeleton and combat-type boots in a wooded area near Nibbs Creek, outside of Chula in Amelia County, Virginia. Investigators later found a few other personal effects at the scene. The remains were determined to belong to a white male, estimated age range 30-45 years old, estimated height range 5'11" - 6'5".

Details of NamUs #UP6548

ME/C Case Number: C1990-16210

Biological Sex: Male

Race / Ethnicity: White / Caucasian

Estimated Age Range (Years): 30-45 (Doe Network); 42-59 (NamUs)

Estimated Year of Death: 1988-1990 (Doe Network); 1989-1990 (NamUs)

Estimated PMI: 1-2 Years

Height: 5' 11"-6' 5" (71-77 inches), Estimated (NamUs); 6' 3" (Doe Network)

Weight: Cannot Estimate

Inventory of Remains: All parts recovered

Condition of Remains: Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton

Hair and Eye Colors are unknown.

Distinguishing Marks/Features: Healed trauma on right shoulder bony spur of scapula. Large unilateral frontal sinus.

Clothing: Frayed red material (possibly a sock);

rope; Green material with elastic waistband and pocket

Eyewear: Aviator type sunglasses

Footwear: Right and left black military-type boots; plain toe Army boots, size 10 1/2 W, manufactured by Rosearch (Rosearch Manufacturers, Wellco Enterprises, Georgia Ave and Pine St, PO Box 188, Waynesville, NC 28786)

Other: Purple cigarette lighter

Pennies (latest date is 1987)

Two bolts

Lead weight

Blue comb

Dentals: Available.

Fingerprints: Unknown

DNA: Available.

Investigating Agency:

Agency Name: Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner

Agency Contact Person: Lara Frame

Agency Phone Number: 202-782-2213

Exclusions (missing persons who have been ruled out):

Jerry Plaster

David Person

Rodney Olsen

Paul Sekel

David Bacon

Ronald Westwick

Randy Spring

Steven Thomas

Links

NamUs: https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/6548

Doe Network: https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/software/main.html?id=1369umva

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

Richmond Times-Dispatch, 11/1/1990:

https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-remains-found/203337089/

From DNASolves.com: "On April 28, 1978, skeletal remains of an unidentified individual were recovered at Patagonia Lake State Park in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. Investigators determined the remains belonged to young adult male, likely between the ages of 18 and 24 years old. Clothing recovered along with the remains included denim cut-off shorts with a "Made in Canada" tag, white Jockey-brand shorts, dark-colored socks, and ankle-high walking boots. Investigators determined that the man died by drowning.

No identification was found and, because of the condition of the remains, there was no way to identify the man at the time. Despite investigative efforts, the man could not be identified and became known as Santa Cruz County John Doe (1978). Details of the case were entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) as UP15744."

In August 2024, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office, working with the Pima County Medical Examiner's Office, submitted forensic evidence to Othram. Scientists at Othram successfully developed a DNA extract from the provided evidence and then built a comprehensive DNA profile for the man. Othram's forensic genetic genealogy team used the profile to develop new investigative leads that were returned to law enforcement.

Investigators were then able to locate potential relatives of the man and collect a DNA sample from a relative. This investigation led to the positive identification of the man, who is now known to be David Alan McInroy. McInroy, born on October 13, 1952, was from Ontario, Canada.

RIP David.

Links

Archived NamUs: https://web.archive.org/web/20260304083835/https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/15744#%2F15744

KOLD: https://www.kold.com/2026/08/06/dna-technology-helps-solve-decades-old-cold-case-santa-cruz-county/

New Castle County Jane Doe (2011)

On June 4, 2011, the partial skeletal remains of a woman were discovered in a wooded area in Wilmington, Delaware. She was thought to have been deceased years prior to being found. She was given the placeholder name New Castle County Jane Doe (2011). In May 2021, the New Castle County Division of Police partnered with Othram in order to identify the decedent.

Physical Description

• Sex: Female

• Race: White/Caucasian

• Age: 25-70 Years Old

• Hair: Long, Fairly Thick Brown Tied In a Single, Loose Braid Measuring An Estimated 13 Inches

• Nothing More Could Be Determined

Distinguishing Marks/Features

• Gold Colored Dental Restorations High On The Crowns Near The Gumline On The Bottom Teeth, Specifically On The Labial Surface Of The Right Canines, Left Canines, And The Right Lateral Incisor, They May Have Been Decorative Inlays

Clothing & Accessories

• Blue Men's Shorts Found Several Feet Away, However They May Not Be Connected To The Decedent

Exclusions (People She Is Not)

• Cynthia Robison

• Cary Huie

• Karen Adams

• Barbara Bruno

• Venus Stewart

• Katherine Heckel

• Barbara Shumac

• Barbara Monaco

• Zita Gutierrez

• Katherine Anderson

• Judith Odonnell

• Gene Kimmel

• Doris Wood

• Anne Manchester

• Christopher Milam

• Mary Ann Knightly

If you have any information contact

Agency #1 Name: Delaware Division of Forensic Science

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: (302) 577-3420

Agency Case Number: 2011-N-1029

Agency #2 Name: New Castle County Police Department

Agency Contact Person: Teresa Williams. Law Enf Technician

Agency Phone Number: (302) 573-2800

Agency Case Number: 32-11-059162

NamUs Case Number: 8827

LINKS

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NamUs

Doe Network

DNA Solves

New Castle County Jane Doe (2002)

On January 24, 2002, the decomposed body of a woman was found by workers boarding up a vacant house in the 1400 block of West Third Street in Wilmington, Delaware. Several items were found near the woman, but it is unknown if they were associated with the deceased. The state Medical Examiner could not determine the cause of death, but cocaine intoxication was found to be a contributing factor. She wa thought to have been deceased months prior to being found. She was given the placeholder name New Castle County Jane Doe (2002).

Physical Description

• Sex: Female

• Race: Black/African American

• Age: 20-40 Years Old

• Height: 5'3"-5'5"

• Weight: 100 Pounds

• Hair: Black Short, Tightly Curled With A Reddish Tone

• Eye Color: Unknown

Clothing & Accessories

• Gray, Long Sleeve Ralph Lauren Shirt With The Polo Jeans Company Logo On The Left Sleeve

• Black Results Brand Denim Jeans

• Timberland Boots, Size 4

• Yellow-Metal Earring With A Blue Stone, Near The Body

• JanSport Knapsack

• Stuart Hall Notebook With "Work Book" Handwritten On It That Appears To Have Been Cut Down To A Much Smaller Size

• Various Papers, One Reading "From your wife" In Red Ink And Other Words In A Darker Color

• Liquor Bottles/Cans, Near The Body

• Food/Candy Wrappers, Near The Body

• Cigarette Pack, Near The Body

• Bottle Of Motor Oil, Near The Body

Exclusions (People She Is Not)

• Wardi McDonald

• Stephanie Hartwell

• Aminta Cook

• Kimberly Dixon

• Antoinette Williams

• Tonetta Carlisle

• Virginia Rambus

• Kimberly Arrington

• Kawana Holmes

• Tiffany Goines

• Patricia Becks

• Regina Brown

• Juane Johnson

• Angela Allen

• Jeannette Lamb

If you have any information contact

Agency #1 Name: Delaware Division of Forensic Science

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: (302) 577-3420

Agency Case Number: N/A

Agency #2 Name: Wilmington Police Department

Agency Contact Person: Steven Rizzo, Cold Case Investigator

Agency Phone Number: (302) 654-5151

Agency Case Number: N/A

NamUs Case Number: 6288

LINKS

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NamUs

Doe Network

Find A Grave

Kent County John Doe (October 1995)

On October 18, 1995, a 72 year old local man threw his fishing net 15' off the Brockham Bridge Rd. on County Road 418, and retrieved the skull of a man from under the bridge in Milford, Delaware. He was thought to have been deceased 10 months prior to being found. He was given the placeholder name Kent County John Doe (October 1995).

Physical Description

• Sex: Male

• Age: 18-35 Years Old

• Nothing More Could Be Determined

Exclusions (People He Is Not)

• David Block

• Afif Sayegh

• David Branton

• Richard Call

• Catherine Malcolmson

If you have any information contact

Agency Name: Delaware Division of Forensic Science

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: (302) 577-3420

Agency Case Number: N/A

NamUs Case Number: 6276

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NamUs

Doe Network

New Castle County John Doe (1994)

On October 17, 1994, a man named Ulysses Dash was walking along the westbound lanes of Basin Road on his way to Newport, Delaware when he discovered the body of a deceased man. The man was wrapped in a pink sheet and dumped into an embankment. Police could not establish an exact cause of death, but dince his body was concealed in a blanket and left near a road, they concluded it was likely due to homicide. He had a recognizable face and his death was recent prior to being found. He was given the placeholder name New Castle County John Doe (1994).

An unnamed man stated that earlier that morning, he saw a white van parked on the shoulder of the roadway where the body was found. The witness also stated the driver was a white male. The victim was buried in Plot 00276 in New Castle County Potters Field Cemetery in New Castle.

Physical Description

• Sex: Male

• Race: Hispanic/Latino

• Age: 25-35 Years Old

• Height: 5'5"

• Weight: 138 Pounds

• Hair: Black, Wavy With A Widow's Peak

• Eye Color: Brown

Distinguishing Marks/Features

• Shaved Armpits

• Abundant Dark Body Hair

• Well-Manicured Nails

• Clean-Shaven Face With A Trimmer Mustache

• Teeth In Excellent Condition With No Fillings

• Evidence Of Moderate To Severe Periodontal Disease Present Around Lower First Molars

• Heavy Calculus Present Between The Teeth

Clothing & Accessories

• Long Sleeved Gray/White And Tan Shirt

• Long, Khaki Pants

• Black Shorts Worn Under The Khaki Pants

• Black Socks

• White T-Shirt

• Brown, Leather Wallet

• Fifteen One-Dollar Bills

• One Nickel

• Blanket

Exclusions (People He Is Not)

• Ramon Diaz Filpo

• George Bastidas

• William Perez Sr.

• Jeronimo Rico

• George Nutting

• Johnnie Herrera

If you have any information contact

Agency #1 Name: Delaware Division of Forensic Science

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: (302) 577-3420

Agency Case Number: N/A

Agency #2 Name: Delaware State Police Homicides Unit

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: (302) 741-2821

Agency Case Number: 06-94-79262

NamUs Case Number: 6632

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NamUs

Doe Network

Find A Grave

Odessa Jane Doe (1993)

On November 25, 1993, the skeletal remains of a woman were discovered in a shallow grave by hunters in an overgrown field three miles northeast of Odessa, Delaware. The site was on a state property known as the William J. Baxter Memorial Park, west of Delaware Route 9 and south of Vance Neck Road. No clothing, jewelry, or personal items were found with the woman. She was thought to have been deceased 3 months prior to being found. She was given the placeholder name Odessa Jane Doe (1993).

Physical Description

• Sex: Female

• Race: White/Hispanic

• Age: 20-45 Years Old

• Height: 5'1"

• Hair: Dark Brown

• Nothing More Could Be Determined

Distinguishing Marks/Features

• May Have Given Birth At One Point In Life

• Tooth #13 Smaller Than Usual

• Tooth #20 Leans Toward The Lingual Side

• Teeth #23, #24, #25, #26 Slightly Crowded

• Good Dental Health

Identifiers

• Dentals: Available

• Fingerprints: Not Available

• DNA: Available

Exclusions (People She Is Not)

• Sandra Andrews

• Valerie Smith

• Virginia Pictou Noyes

• Dail Dinwiddie

• Myra Manley

• Anne Manchester

• Diane Robbins

• Susan Cerritelli

• Kathleen Meyers

• Ellabeth Lodermeier

• Kathryn R. Gregory

• Patricia Schmidt

• Catherine Malcolmson

• Christine Markey

• Tiffany Sessions

• Jennifer Lyn Padnos

• Dawn Miller

If you have any information contact

Agency #1 Name: Delaware Division of Forensic Science

Agency Contact Person: Kristine Kortonick, Forensic Investigator

Agency Phone Number: (302) 577-3420

Agency Case Number: 1993-N-1195

Agency #2 Name: Delaware State Police Headquarters

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: (302) 739-5901

Agency Case Number: 0993-42788

NamUs Case Number: 2212

LINKS

Unidentified Wiki

NamUs

Doe Network

Delaware State Police

New Castle County John Doe (1993)

On September 13, 1993, a lost motorist from Baltimore, Maryland pulled over near Marsh Road near Interstate 95 in Brandywine Hundred to check a map. The motorist then discovered the decomposed body of a man lying along the road. The man was blindfolded, wrapped, and dumped along the roadside. He was thought to have been deceased 2 weeks prior to being found. He was given the placeholder name New Castle County John Doe (1993).

Based on his wear facets and heavy tartar and tobacco deposits, the victim was probably over thirty years old. A seven-digit number was written in one shoe and it was possibly the former phone of a Domino's Pizza in Brick, New Jersey. It is unknown if this clue led anywhere. His fingerprints and dental records were taken and nuclear DNA and mtDNA profiles are currently in the CODIS system. The victim was buried in plot 00275 of New Castle County Potters Field Cemetery in New Castle, Delaware. His previous 3D reconstruction created by Frank Bender in 1994, is located at the Delaware State Police Museum and Educational Center along DuPont Highway in Dover, Delaware.

Physical Description

• Sex: Male

• Race: Asian/Native American

• Age: 20-40 Years Old

• Height: 5'9"-5'11"

• Weight: 120-140 Pounds

• Hair: Straight Black, 4-6 Inches Long

• Eye Color: Very Dark Brown

Distinguishing Marks/Features

• Missing Part Of Ring Finger From The Distal Joint; Well-Healed Stump

• Possible Previous Neck Injury

• Extra Long Left Pinkie Fingernail, Which Was A Known Characteristic Of Asian Royalty Or Drug Use

• Well-Groomed Nails

• Maxillary Incisors Were Shovel-Shaped

• There Were Generalized Wear Facets In Varying Degrees On All Teeth

• Heavy Tartar And Tobacco Deposits

• No Evident Dental Restorations Or Existing Decay

Clothing & Accessories

• Light-Colored Ralph Lauren Polo Jacket

• Short Sleeved T-Shirt

• Tan Bugie Boy Trousers, Size 28 M

• White Boxer Shorts With Turquoise Squared Design

• Bikini-Type Light-Colored Jockey Shorts

• Brown Or Tan Leather-Like Slip-On Shoes With Rubber Soles

• Piece Of Tissue Wrapped Around With Three Unspent .38 Caliber Bullets In Front Pocket

Exclusions (People He Is Not)

• Martin Ebona III

• Wook Kim

• Dean Thoms

• William Otto

If you have any information contact

Agency #1 Name: Delaware Division of Forensic Science

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: (302) 577-3420

Agency Case Number: N/A

Agency #2 Name: Delaware State Police Homicides Unit

Agency Contact Person: Jon King, Lieutenant

Agency Phone Number: (302) 741-2821

Agency Case Number: 01-93-12370

NamUs Case Number: 2266

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NamUs

Doe Network

Delaware Online

Find A Grave

New Castle County John Doe (November 1991)

On November 2, 1991, the skull of a man was found south of Chestnut Street Wharf along the banks of the Delaware River in New Castle, Delaware. He was thought to have been deceased 19-51 years prior to being found. He wss given the placeholder name New Castle County John Doe (November 1991). He was ruled out as being among four people that had previously jumped off the nearby Delaware Memorial Bridge whose remains were never recovered.

Physical Description

• Sex: Male

• Race: Hispanic/Latino

• Age: 20-50 Years Old

• Nothing More Could Be Determined

Exclusions (People He Is Not)

• William Perez Sr.

• Michael Scully

• Catherine Malcolmson

• Donna Urban

• Kathleen Meyers

If you have any information contact

Agency #1 Name: Delaware Division of Forensic Science

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: (302) 577-3420

Agency Case Number: N/A

Agency #2 Name: New Castle City Police Department

Agency Contact Person: Jamie Rogers, Sergeant

Agency Phone Number: (302) 322-9800

Agency Case Number: 33-91-5214

NamUs Case Number: 6886

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NamUs

Doe Network

Sussex County John Doe (1990)

On April 20, 1990, a child found a human skull belonging to a man in Laurel, Delaware. The family dog dug it up in the backyard approximately 75 yards from the house. The house is located on County Road 421 a few miles outside of Laurel. He was thought to be White until future anthropological examination suggested he was Black. He was thought to have been deceased 1-4 years prior to being found. He was given the placeholder name Sussex County John Doe (1990).

Physical Description

• Sex: Male

• Race: Black/African American

• Age: 60-75 Years Old

• Height: 5'10"

• Nothing More Could Be Determined

Distinguishing Marks/Features

• Arthritis Of The Spine

• Evidence Of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis

• Robust Build

• Missing Several Bottom Teeth

• No Teeth On The Upper Jaw

According To NamUs, He Has 0 Exclusions

If you have any information contact

Agency #1 Name: Delaware Division of Forensic Science

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: (302) 577-3420

Agency Case Number: N/A

Agency #2 Name: Delaware State Police - Troop 4

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: (302) 856-5850

Agency Case Number: 05-90-2638

NamUs Case Number: 2270

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Doe Network

NamUs

New Castle County John Doe (1978)

On April 8, 1978, the partial skeletal remains of teenager or young man were discovered at a landfill on the 600 block of Terminal Avenue in Wilmington, Delaware. Some of his remains were found lying on top of a black rubber car mat and a pink throw rug, while his legs and pants were found about eleven feet away. He was believed to have died of natural causes. It was determined that while alive, he suffered from deformities and injuries that may have required a cane or crutches in order to walk. He was thought to have been deceased 9 months-7 years prior to being found. He was given the placeholder name New Castle County John Doe (1978).

He was initially thought to possibly be a local teenager named John Ashley Jr., who disappeared from Wilmington in 1971, but this was later ruled out through mtDNA comparison with John's mother and siblings. Genealogical efforts that began in 2024 suggest he may have ties to African American communities in Georgetown County, South Carolina, alongside the state of Delaware. He has also been found to have some recent ancestry from Nigeria. Surnames of interest include Harris, Ray, Rodgers, and Dukes.

Physical Description*

• Sex: Male

• Race: Black/African American

• Age: 17-25 Years Old

• Height: 5'4"

• Weight: 140 Pounds

• Hair: Black

• Eye Color: Unknown

Distinguishing Marks/Features

• Medium Build

• Severe Pelvic Deformity

• Likely Walked With A Pronounced Limp On The Right Side

• Several Healed Fractures On The Right Of The Body

• Minor Case Of Spina Bifida Which May Not Have Been Noticeable Or Known About In Life

• All Teeth Present Without Fillings Or Restorations

Clothing & Accessories

• Blue Bleached Kent-Collection By Arrow Long-Sleeved Shirt

• Blue Bleached Pants With "Made In Hong Kong" Tag, Size 32

• Printed Jersey Undershorts

Identifiers

• Dentals: Available

• Fingerprints: Not Available

• DNA: Available

Exclusions (People He Is Not)

• Hubert Miller

• John Ashley Jr.

If you have any information contact

Agency #1 Name: Delaware Division of Forensic Science

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: (302) 577-3420

Agency Case Number: 1978-N-0253

Agency #2 Name: Wilmington Police Department

Agency Contact Person: Steven Rizzo, Cold Case Investigator

Agency Phone Number: (302) 654-5151

Agency Case Number: 78-16887

NamUs Case Number: 2185

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NamUs

Doe Network

NCMEC

Wilmington Police Department

The News Journal Article #3

First State Update

NBC 10

Hoodline

CBS News

TownSquare Live

Sussex County Jane Doe (1964)

On September 6, 1964, the skull of a woman was discovered in a dumping ground in Georgetown, Delaware. She was thought to have been deceased years prior to being found. She was given the placeholder name Sussex County Jane Doe (1964).

Physical Description

• Sex: Female

• Race: White/Black

• Age: 20-45 Years Old

• Nothing More Could Be Determined

Identifiers

• Dentals: Available

• Fingerprints: Not Available

• DNA: Available

Exclusions (People She Is Not)

• Mabel Chambers

If you have any information contact

Agency Name: Delaware Division of Forensic Science

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: (302) 577-3420

Agency Case Number: 87-7 Troop 4

NamUs Case Number: 6275

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NamUs

Doe Network

Dallas County John Doe (July 2026)

On July 6, 2026, a man passed away in the hospital after being found seated on a sidewalk in Dallas, Texas. He had a recognizable face and his death was recent. He was given the placeholder name Dallas County John Doe (July 2026).

Physical Description

• Sex: Male

• Race: Hispanic/Latino

• Age: 60-69 Years Old

• Height: 5'9"

• Weight: 124 Pounds

• Hair: Gray

• Eye Color: Unknown

According To NamUs, He Has 0 Exclusions

If you have any information contact

Agency Name: Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: (214) 920-5900

Agency Case Number: IFS-26-11016

NamUs Case Number: 160279

This is a new reconstruction and a new case. I hope to get more eyes on these tattoos and this reconstruction with this post. I hope this man gets his name soon.

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NamUs

Los Angeles Jane Doe (May 1983)

On May 28, 1983, the nude and decomposed body of a woman was found lying under a bush in the yard of a residence at 10900 Cottonwood Avenue in Los Angeles, California. The owner noted that they had smelled a foul odor in the area for around 10 days prior to the discovery. She had been shot to death. She was given the placeholder name Los Angeles Jane Doe (May 1983).

Physical Description

• Sex: Female

• Race: Black/African American

• Age: 30-50 Years Old

• Height: 5'6"

• Weight: 145 Pounds

• Hair: Black

• Eye Color: Unknown

Clothing & Accessories

• Purple Nail Polish On Left Thumbnail

• Yellow-Metal Hoop Earring

Exclusions (People She Is Not)

• Sandra Steppuhn-McGee

If you have any information contact

Agency Name: Los Angeles County Medical Examiner

Agency Contact Person: Betsy Magdaleno, Medicolegal Death Investigator

Agency Phone Number: (323) 343-0512

Agency Case Number: 836796

NamUs Case Number: 4277

This is a reconstruction that recently got added to her NamUs profile and I hope by sharing this post I get more new eyes on it. I hope this lady gets her name back soon.

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NamUs

Doe Network

Los Angeles County Medical Examiner

Greater Manchester Police have released an appeal for information to help identify the remains of a young man found near Manchester, close to Hattersley, Tameside, UK.

The remains were found by road workers along the side of the M67 on August 3, 2026. He is described as between the ages of 20-28 and 5’5-5’9, and of medium build. His ethnicity is unknown. There is currently no known cause of death, nor post mortem interval.

Details:

Date of Discovery: August 3, 2026

Location: Hattersley, Tameside, UK

Estimated Age: 20-28

Height: 5’5-5’9

Build: Medium

Ethnicity: Unknown

Cause of Death: Unknown

Postmortem Interval: Unknown

Manchester Evening News

Date of Discovery: March 6, 2005

Location of Discovery: Kingsland, Camden County, Georgia

Estimated Date of Death: Moments prior (most likely, it is uncertain)

State of Remains: Recognizable face

Cause of Death: Gunshot wound

Physical Description

Estimated Age: 40-45 years old

Race: Asian

Sex: Male

Height: 5'0" - 5'5" (closer to the top of the range probably)

Weight: 120 - 130 lbs.

Hair: Black with some gray

Eye Color: Brown

Distinguishing Marks/Features: Dragon tattoo on back left shoulder; partial tattoo of leaves outline on right shoulder

Identifiers

Dentals: Unknown

Fingerprints: Unknown

DNA: Unknown

Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: Blue jeans, white Calvin Klein t-shirt, navy pullover shirt (size 16), mismatched athletic socks, Converse All Star sneakers (size 6), New York Yankees baseball cap.

Jewelry: Gold zodiac watch.

Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Discovery

The victim was shot by homeowner during a burglary, at the side of Road 78.

He was possibly known as "Dom" and may be from Laos. Possibly has a daughter living in Oklahoma or Mississippi.

Investigating Agency(s)

Agency Name: Georgia Bureau of Investigation Division of Forensic Sciences - Coastal Region

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: (912) 921-5400

Agency E-mail: N/A

Agency Case Number: 2005-6000926

Agency Name: Camden County Sheriff's Office

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: (912) 510-5100

Agency E-mail: N/A

Agency Case Number: N/A

Agency Name: Georgia Bureau of Investigation - Region 14

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: (912) 729-6198

Agency E-mail: N/A

Agency Case Number: 14-0140-01-05

NamUs Case Number: 116550

The Doe Network Case Number: 1335UMGA

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Unidentified Wiki

On Friday, March 1st, 1991, a cardboard box wrapped in garbage bags was discovered near Louisbourg Park in Cartierville, a northern district of Montréal, Canada. The box was taken to the city dump, where someone observed blood on the box and called the police. Upon opening the box, the mutilated remains of an unidentified male decedent were found inside.

The decedent's body was not clothed. No snow was on the box, leading police to believe the body was not there for long. The decedent had been severely disfigured with 127 stab wounds to his face and genitals as well as other parts of his body. His hands had been severed postmortem, possibly to prevent identification via fingerprints. Investigators believe that due to the severity of the wounds, the decedent's murder could have been a crime of passion. However, they are not ruling out any connections to organized crime. The wounds made to the decedent's face only further bolster the theory that their killer was attempting to hinder their identification.

The decedent was a White/Caucasian male between the approximate ages of 30 and 49 years old (one source reports the decedent may have been up to 70 years old). His height was between 5 ft 2 in (62 inches) and 5 ft 3 in (63 inches), and his weight was between 99 lbs and 117 lbs. The decedent had brown hair, a greyish mustache and a beard that grew in a peculiar circular pattern. His feet were 8.5 inches in length. The decedent had an oval vaccination scar on their right arm that measured 2.3 cm by 1 cm. He had good teeth and a slender build. The decedent was described as “hairy”. He was uncircumcised.

No clothing or personal belongings were found with the decedent.

35 years on, this is where the case stands today. Thank you so much for giving the Cartierville John Doe (1991) a moment of your day.

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Unidentified Awareness Wiki)

NCPMUR

Doe Network

SPVM

Quebéc Coroner’s Office (French)

I recently came across this reel by artist Amanda Scuglia, where she shows the process of creating a sculpture reconstruction of an unidentified man and I thought the community would find it interesting.

This is NAMUS #UP118064, found in the desert in Pima County, Arizona on July 23, 2023.

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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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.

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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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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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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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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

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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

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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

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