Identified

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Here is a place to post side-by-side comparisons from people who have been identified and their reconstructed images.

324UFLA - Unidentified Female Artistic rendering of the victim Date of Discovery: February 24, 2002 Location of Discovery: New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana Estimated Date of Death: 2 hours prior State of Remains: Recognizable face Cause of Death: Unknown Physical Description Estimated Age: 32-45 years old Race: White Gender: Female Height: 5'3" to 5'4" Weight: 110 lbs. Hair Color: Naturally reddish-brown dyed blonde with visible gray roots and shoulder-length. Eye Color: Green Distinguishing Marks/Features: vertically oriented well-healed scar below and to the right of the right popliteal fossa (depression located at the back of the knee-joint). Probable perimortem trauma to the nasal bones and several ribs were noted...

https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/76679/details?nav The decedent was reportedly a Caucasian female of approximately 20-25 years of age who was found in an abandoned house in Nashville, TN on the night of 11/26/2020. A 911 call was placed at 1957 hours and Nashville Fire Department (NFD) District 17 and Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) responded to the scene. District 17 confirmed death on scene at 2020 hours. Decedent had a tattoo on her left wrist of a heart above a comma forming a semi-colon. (picture of tattoo at above link) Also had white metal stud earrings with clear stone in each earlobe Height: 5'4 Weight: 225 lbs Hair: Wavy, reddish brown hair approximately 12 inches in length Eyes: Brown edited by...

On May 6, 2000, the badly decomposed remains of this racially mixed female were found in the East River near 96th St. A Fire Department boat brought the body ashore at the 60th Street heliport in New York City, NY. The cause of death has not been determined and her weight is unknown due to bloating. Features such as nose, size of lips, eyes color and ears are the estimations of the artist to complete the image and should not be used as a significant marker for identification.

Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP3041 Male, White / Caucasian Date Body Found: June 26, 1982 Location Found: Nez Perce County, Idaho Estimated Age: Late Teen/Young Adult; 13-22 Estimated Height: 5' 11” Estimated Weight: 145 lbs Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Unknown Scar/mark: Scar on right ankle, approximately 2 inches in length Clothing: Designer jeans (Britania brand), blue with red and white striped swimming trunks (California Sun brand), white socks and blue bikini type men's briefs Circumstances of Recovery: On June 26, 1982, the body of an unidentified male was recovered from the Idaho side of the Snake River near the mouth of the Grand Ronde River in Nez Perce County, Idaho, approximately 25 miles south of Lewiston. Based on...

796UFAZ - Unidentified Female Reconstructions of the victim by the Parabon Nanolabs and Stephen Missal. Date of Discovery: August 15, 1983 Location of Discovery: Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona Estimated Date of Death: Days prior State of Remains: Decomposed Cause of Death: Homicide by suffocation Physical Description Estimated Age: 19-30 years old Race: Native American/Hispanic Sex: Female Height: 5'5", Measured Weight: 140 lbs, Estimated Hair: Brown, dark; short and wavy. Eye Color: Brown or black. Distinguishing Marks/Features: Likely had little or no freckles, according to DNA phenotyping. Identifiers Dentals: Available. Had braces in the past, still had retainer in place. Fingerprints: Available. DNA: Available. Clothing &...

83UFTX - Unidentified Female Reconstructions of the decedent by Karen T. Taylor, Date of Discovery: December 1, 1984 Location of Discovery: Wizard Wells, Jack County, Texas Estimated Date of Death: 3 or more months prior State of Remains: Skeletal Cause of Death: Unknown Physical Description Estimated Age: 23-29 years old Race: White Sex: Female Height: 5'2" to 5'5" Weight: Unknown, possibly slender Hair Color: Auburn to blond Eye Color: Unknown Distinguishing Marks/Features: Evidence of healed trauma to her spine; she may have had problems with her feet during her lifetime. Identifiers Dentals: Available. Composite fillings that dentists only have used since 1978 and 1979. Fingerprints: Not available. DNA: Pending. Clothing &...

NamUs UP11145 https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/11145 Unidentified Body/Remains (Female) Found January 9, 2013 in Bernalillo County, NM Body Condition: Not recognizable - partial skeletal parts only Probable year of death: years Vital Statistics Estimated age: Unknown Age Approximate Height: cannot estimate Approximate Weight: cannot estimate Hair Color: Unknown Eye Color: Unknown Scars and marks: nothing Clothing & Accessories Clothing: nothing Jewerly: nothing Footwear: nothing Accessories: possible white metal ring with design Case History: A man who recently got a DUI was walking through a field to locate his car at impound and located a bone. He picked it up and continued walking. He saw another bone further in...

Namus UP16479 https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/16479 Unidentified Body/Remains (White Female) Found January 4, 1997 in Josephine County, OR Body Condition: Not recognizable - partial skeletal parts only Probable year of death: to Estimated postmortem interval: years Vital Statistics Estimated age: 20-35 (Adult - Pre 40) Approximate Height: cannot estimate Approximate Weight: cannot estimate Hair Color: Unknown Eye Color: Unknown Scars and marks: Persistent metopic suture Clothing & Accessories Clothing: nothing Jewerly: nothing Footwear: nothing Accessories: nothing Case History: The partial remains of a young female were found on unimproved property near Valley Heights Road in Selma, Oregon...

The frozen body of the victim was found by two hikers in a cave below an area called The Pinnacle along the Appalachian Trail, in Albany Township, Pennsylvania on January 16, 1977. The cave where he was found is only accessible by foot. There is little documentation available for this unidentified man. Any photos, autopsy reports, possible fingerprints or dental records have been lost. He was buried in the Berks County Potters Field, however, there are no burial plot records available and his exact location in the cemetery is unknown at this time. The cause of death was suicide by drug overdose *CLICK THE REPORT BUTTON IF YOU'D LIKE THIS CASE MOVED TO THE GENERAL DISCUSSION AREA TO BE OPENED FOR COMMENTING.

923UFWA - Unidentified Female Date of Discovery: March 15, 1998 Location of Discovery: Wahkiakum County, Washington Estimated Date of Death: Unknown State of Remains: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction Cause of Death: Unknown Physical Description Estimated Age: 35-45 years old Race: White Sex: Female Height: 5'3" Weight: 130 lbs. Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Brown Distinguishing Marks/Features: Fingers have metallic pink polish and the toe nails have red polish, both ears are pierced, scar on abdomen. Identifiers Dentals: Available Fingerprints: Unknown DNA: Unknown Clothing & Personal Items Clothing: A long-sleeve Duffel Sportswear long-sleeve white pullover, McGregor nylon warm-up pants, white and green tennis shoes (size...

624UFGA - Unidentified Female Reconstruction of victim. Date of Discovery: June 25, 1993 Location of Discovery: Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia Estimated Date of Death: Unknown State of Remains: Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only Cause of Death: Unknown Physical Description Estimated Age: 25 - 30 years old Race: White Gender: Female Height: 5'3" Weight: 100 lbs. Hair Color: Unknown Eye Color: Unknown Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown Identifiers Dentals: Available Fingerprints: Not Available DNA: Available Clothing & Personal Items Clothing: - Hip length short sleeve jacket; White halter top/scarf with orange-pink diamond print design; Light weight, blousy, elastic waistband slacks. Jewelry: - 24 inch long strand of...

726UFCA - Unidentified Female Reconstruction of victim. Date of Discovery: December 26, 1988 Location of Discovery: Perris, Riverside County, California Estimated Date of Death: Hours prior State of Remains: Not recognizable - Charred/burned Cause of Death: Homicide Physical Description Estimated Age: 30-40 years old Race: White/possibly hispanic Gender: Female Height: 5'9", Measured Weight: 105 lbs, Measured Hair Color: Red/Auburn; covered her head about 8-10 inches long. Eye Color: Unknown Distinguishing Marks/Features: She had a series of tattoos on her body: (a) On right shoulder area is a horse's head that turns into a flower. (b) On the left shoulder area is a depiction of a Harley Davidson eagle with the name of "John "...

Lady of the Dunes was discovered on July 26, 1974 in the Race Point Dunes, Provincetown, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. Her naked, decomposing body was discovered by a teenage girl. Two sets of footprints were found leading to the body and tire tracks were located fifty yards from the scene. She was lying face down on a green towel, with folded Wrangler jeans and a blue bandanna placed under her head. She had extensive and expensive dental work on her teeth, although several teeth were removed by the killer. Her hands had been removed; one at her wrist and the other at her elbow. She was nearly decapitated, possibly from strangulation. She had a massive wound on the side of her skull that was determined to be the official cause of...

1240UMNV - Unidentified Male Photograph of decedent. Date of Discovery: September 11, 2006 Location of Discovery: Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada Estimated Date of Death: Recent State of Remains: Recognizable face Cause of Death: Suicide by gunshot Physical Description Estimated Age: 25-40 years old Race: White Sex: Male Height: 6'0" Weight: 197 lbs. Hair Color: Brown; stubble present. Eye Color: Blue Distinguishing Marks/Features: Surgical scar on lower left abdomen, 4"-6" long. Birthmark above the left knee. Identifiers Dentals: Available. Natural teeth in fair repair. Fingerprints: Available. DNA: Available. Clothing & Personal Items Clothing: Gray Fruit of the Loom T-shirt, size XL; blue undershorts, Fruit of the Loom, size XL...

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271UFCA - Unidentified Female Reconstructions of the decedent; clothing and shoes. To view a postmortem photograph, please click here. Date of Discovery: August 13, 1991 Location of Discovery: Meridian, Colusia County, California Estimated Date of Death: 12 hours prior State of Remains: Recognizable face Cause of Death: Accidental drowning Physical Description Estimated Age: 18-35 years old Race: White Sex: Female Height: 5'0" to 5'4" Weight: 100-145 lbs. Hair: Brown. Cut short. Eye Color: Hazel-blue Distinguishing Marks/Features: Possibility had Down Syndrome or Trisomy 21. Muscular build that indicated that she may have been a runner or weight lifter. She had pierced ears with one hole in each ear. Simian Creases in both hands...

Unidentified Person/NamUs #UP114492 Female, Uncertain Date Body Found: December 16, 2023 Location Found: Shawnee, Oklahoma https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/114492/details Estimated Age Range: 25-45 Years Estimated Age Group: Adult - Pre 50 Estimated Age Range (Years): 25-45 Estimated Year of Death: 2018-2023 Accessories Rainbow/tie-dye disposable facemask with connected dots/constellations. (See photo.) Clothing Shirt (size unknown) with pink fleur de lis design with rhinestones (see photo). Clothing Dark colored, synthetic running shorts (size large). Clothing Black Victoria Sport sports bra. Size unknown. Circumstances of Recovery: Skeletal remains found near abandoned homeless encampment...

UID White/Caucasian Female NamUs# UP118865 Estimated Age Range (Years): 20-30 Date Body Found: February 14, 2024 Location Found: Portland, Oregon https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/118865 https://www.kptv.com/2024/03/28/medical-examiner-seeks-help-identifying-woman-who-died/?fbclid=IwAR3OH9HsySsbG0QBd_W7dckDI6_quktChGdr1dniUL2LGy3yw_q03I7qMOA_aem_AWDDdFsAR_3lVLbA6GAZo7ikK6pCYDIvsNf0y7C8PA0-dHzNXUMBg_ldBwEf7IksNeADYJu80TQZ17C8TCYzPCQw#luaouya4bmr9x34fhj4 Case Numbers ME/C Case Number: 240214-225 Demographics Biological Sex: Female Race / Ethnicity: White / Caucasian Estimated Age Group: Adult - Pre 40 Estimated Year of Death: 2024 Estimated PMI: 1 Hours Height: Cannot Estimate (Article Height: 5'4) Weight: Cannot...

Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP11790 Male, White / Caucasian Date Body Found: September 28, 2010 Location Found: Honolulu, Hawaii Estimated Age Range: 40-57 Years https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/11790/details?nav Demographics Sex Male Race / Ethnicity White / Caucasian Estimated Age Group Adult - Pre 60 Estimated Age Range (Years) 40-57 Estimated Year of Death 1982 Estimated PMI 28 Years Height 5' 9"(69 inches) , Estimated Weight Cannot Estimate Circumstances Type Unidentified Deceased Date Body Found September 28, 2010 NamUs Case Created November 20, 2013 ME/C QA Reviewed-- Location Found Map Location Honolulu, Hawaii 96822 County Honolulu County GPS Coordinates (Not Mapped)-- Circumstances of Recovery: Skeletal...

194UFTN - Unidentified Female Reconstructions of the victim by Judy Reimer and Wesley Neville; clothing and jewlery. Date of Discovery: March 17, 1998 Location of Discovery: Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee Estimated Date of Death: Hours prior State of Remains: Recognizable face Cause of Death: Homicide by gunshot Physical Description Estimated Age: 30-55 years old Race: White and/or Hispanic Sex: Female Height: 5'2" Weight: 167 lbs. Hair: Dyed light brown to blond, wavy, and 5 inches in length. Eye Color: Green or hazel Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown. Identifiers Dentals: Available. $10,000 worth of dental care. Fingerprints: Unknown. DNA: Unknown. Clothing & Personal Items Clothing: Black nylon pants (torn) with...