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Around 11:00 am on March 17, 2015 a passerby saw a tennis shoe sticking out of the ground near a walking trail just north of the Lone Mountain Cemetery in Carson City, NV. The responding Investigators discovered human remains wrapped in a sleeping bag buried in a shallow grave. An autopsy determined the unidentified deceased was a small, white female between the ages of 42 and 71; 4’6 to 5’3 inches tall; and having reddish blonde hair. The woman was fully clothed wearing a long-sleeve, camo-print thermal type shirt; loose gray elastic waist band sweat pants; and dark colored cargo pants. Also the woman was wearing white and purple Asics sneakers size 7. Aristar bifocal glasses were found with the body. It was believed the deceased...

66UFFL - Unidentified Male Date of Discovery: June 15, 1989 Location of Discovery: Port St. Joe, Gulf County, Florida Estimated Date of Death: N/A State of Remains: N/A Cause of Death: N/A Physical Description Estimated Age: 12 years old Race: White Sex: Male Height: 4'0" Weight: Unknown Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Blue Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown Identifiers Dentals: Not available Fingerprints: Not available DNA: Not available Clothing & Personal Items Clothing: Unknown Jewelry: Unknown Additional Personal Items: Unknown Circumstances of Discovery On June 15, 1989, a Polaroid photo of this boy, bound and gagged was found in a Port St. Joe, FL convenience store parking lot by a customer. The photo also showed an...

On December 30, 2006 the body of a White/Caucasian male was discovered on the side of the road along northbound Interstate 65 near mile marker 95, east of Elizabethtown, Kentucky. The man was dressed in a red plaid, insulated flannel shirt; faded blue jeans; black belt; gray polo shirt; and State Street brand brown shoes, size 11. Investigators found no information that would identify the man. Upon forensic autopsy officials determined the deceased was 50-70 years old, 6′ 0″ tall, weighing an estimated 140 lbs. There was no evidence of trauma to the body. The man had died of an undisclosed cause sometime earlier in 2006 weeks before being found. https://dnadoeproject.org/case/hardin-co-john-doe-2006/ Clothing: red plaid insulated...

522UFGA - Unidentified Female Artistic renderings of the victim; Map on the left represents locations that are consistent with the oxygen isotope ratio. Map on the right represents geographical locations that are consistent with both the oxygen isotope ratio and strontium isotope ratio data. The areas in red represent where she most likely lived in the 8 to 10 years before her death; To view a photos of the victim while comatose, please click here. Date of Discovery: May 24, 1985 Location of Discovery: Newton, Baker County, Georgia Estimated Date of Death: June 1, 1985 State of Remains: Recognizable face Cause of Death: Ruled accidental - severe head trauma Physical Description Estimated Age: 15-35 years old Race: White Gender...

NamUs UP16596 https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/16596 Unidentified Body/Remains (White Female) Found October 28, 1987 in Somerset County, PA Body Condition: Not recognizable - charred/burned Probable year of death: to 1987 Estimated postmortem interval: Minutes Vital Statistics Estimated age: 20-40 Approximate Height: 63 estimate Approximate Weight: 120 estimate Hair Color: Unknown Eye Color: Unknown Scars and marks: nothing Clothing & Accessories Clothing: unknown Jewerly: nothing Footwear: nothing Accessories: nothing Case History: Victim found at the scene of a traffic accident in which a tractor trailer was burned. *CLICK THE REPORT BUTTON IF YOU'D LIKE THIS CASE MOVED TO THE GENERAL DISCUSSION AREA TO BE...

390UFWY - Unidentified Female Reconstructions of the victim; victim's shirt. Date of Discovery: April 13, 1992 Location of Discovery: Sheridan County, Wyoming Estimated Date of Death: February 1992 State of Remains: Decomposed Cause of Death: Homicide by blunt-force trauma to the head Physical Description Estimated Age: 16-21 years old Race: White Sex: Female Height: 5'5" to 5'6" Weight: 110 to 115 lbs. Hair: Brown, shoulder-length, straight to slightly-wavy and sun-bleached. Eye Color: Unknown Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown Identifiers Dentals: Available Fingerprints: Available DNA: Available Clothing & Personal Items Clothing: Light blue and white check midriff shirt which is tied beneath the breasts and is a...

On March 10, 2019 a homeowner walking near Douglas Lake in Dandridge, Tennessee reported seeing a suspicious bag next to the lake shore. Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office deputies determined the bag, which turned out to be a golf bag, contained human remains. The Regional Forensic Center in Knoxville was unable to provide much information about the deceased other than he was a male of uncertain race/ethnicity, possibly white, an estimated 5′ 7″-5′ 10″ tall, and an adult less than 40-years-old. A black Walking Dead t-shirt and a leather belt stamped with the name “Gerald” found with the remains were not helpful in identifying the deceased. The case is being treated as a homicide. DNA Doe Project Status: Research in progress...

On July 24, 2000 the partially skeletonized remains of an older man were found floating in the Atlantic Ocean between Maine and Canada 27 nautical miles off Jonesport, Maine. He was unrecognizable due to insect/animal activity. Forensic scientists determined he was White/Caucasian, possibly of mixed race, 6’2, estimated 170-190 lbs. with a thin build, and gray or partially gray hair. He had an unusual dental appliance: a removable Nesbit partial denture, and possibly was a pipe smoker. He wore typical men’s clothing, but with two pairs of white tube socks. The man died approximately 2 months prior to being discovered. DNA Doe Project Status: Research in Progress https://dnadoeproject.org/case/jonesport-john-doe-2000/ Washington...

On October 24, 1997 the body of a woman of uncertain race was found in Lake Michigan against the break wall in Manistee, Michigan. The woman was 5’11” and weighed approximately 200 lbs. The post mortem examination revealed she had an appendectomy scar and an orthodontic bracket for her upper central incisors (front teeth). Her ears were pierced, and she was wearing one clear stone earring. The woman, who was between 20 and 60 years old, died a number of weeks before being found. DNA Doe Project Status: Research in Progress https://dnadoeproject.org/case/lake-michigan-jane-doe-1997/ https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/851ufmi.html Dentals: Available. Orthodontic bracket to 8 and 9. Fingerprints: Not available. DNA: Samples submitted -...

Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP81070 Female, Uncertain Date Body Found: September 29, 2020 Location Found: Lick Creek, Kentucky The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) Circumstances of Recovery: skeletal remains found in a ravine while searching for a missing person. Anthropology consult obtained: likely white female between 29-88 years old

Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP73384 Unsure, Uncertain Date Body Found: August 21, 2020 Location Found: Whitesburg, Tennessee Estimated Age Range-- https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/73384?nav Circumstances of Recovery: The believed-to-be decedent's wife claimed decedent died on 03/21/2019 of natural causes and buried him on her property. Decedent was buried next to a spring and the changing water level caused most of the remains to be swept away. The investigating agency will be re-investigating the area sometime in Fall 2020 to search for additional remains.

793UFKY - Unidentified Female Reconstructions of the victim (1-3 by the Texas Rangers Evidential Art & Facial Identification Division; middle by Catyana Falsetti); victim's tattoo. Date of Discovery: May 6, 1988 Location of Discovery: Owenton, Owen County, Kentucky Estimated Date of Death: 6-10 days prior State of Remains: Decomposed Cause of Death: Homicide by strangulation Physical Description Estimated Age: 25-40 years old Race: White Sex: Female Height: 5'0 to 5'7 Weight: 120 lbs. Hair: Dark brown/black hair with some gray, in a bob-style cut. Eye Color: Unknown Distinguishing Marks/Features: Possibly gave birth in the past. Healed fractures of face and rib (L2); A crude homemade tattoo "STEVE" on upper right arm. Identifiers...

https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/10741 Body of a female child found in Sand Wash/Creek Bed on Old Alamo Road, partially buried on July 31, 1960. Patholigist believed she had deceased 1-2 weeks. https://www.crimewatchers.net/media/janedoe-was-a-child-found-in-sand-wash-creek-bed-on-old-alamo-road-in-arizona-partially-buried-on-july-31-1960.1062/ *CLICK THE REPORT BUTTON IF YOU'D LIKE THIS CASE MOVED TO THE GENERAL DISCUSSION AREA TO BE OPENED FOR COMMENTING.

On June 1, 2018 authorities recovered a deceased infant floating off the coast of Boynton Beach Inlet in Palm Beach County, Florida. The infant may have floated up from as far south as Broward County. The infant was determined to be female and her race is possibly biracial, black or Hispanic. It's likely she had been in the water for less than 24 hours. No clothing or items were recovered with her. The baby was likely born in a hospital within 4 to 7 days of being discovered. The image shown is a Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office artist's rendering of what the infant may have looked like in life. https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMU/1330536 Demographics Sex: Female Race / Ethnicity: Uncertain Estimated Age Group: Infant Estimated...

1392UMCA - Unidentified Male Reconstructions of the victim by NCMEC and Carl Koppelman; image of shoes and lower portion of jeans. To view a postmortem photo, please click here. Date of Discovery: June 3, 1978 Location of Discovery: Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California Estimated Date of Death: Hours prior State of Remains: Recognizable face Cause of Death: Homicide by strangulation Physical Description Estimated Age: 15-19 years old Race: White Sex: Male Height: 5'7" to 5'11" Weight: 120 to 145 lbs. Hair: Brown, extending just below his ears. Eye Color: Hazel Distinguishing Marks/Features: A 3/8 inch scar half an inch above his right eyebrow. He had a slim build with a light complexion. Freckles were visible across his face...

On December 10, 1988, a group of volunteers clearing a patch of land near Sandy Hook Bay made a shocking discovery. A human skull was located https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/1458 https://www.crimewatchers.net/media/on-december-10-1988-a-group-of-volunteers-clearing-a-patch-of-land-near-sandy-hook-bay-nj-made-a-shocking-discovery-a-human-skull-was-located.243/ *CLICK THE REPORT BUTTON IF YOU'D LIKE THIS CASE MOVED TO THE GENERAL DISCUSSION AREA TO BE OPENED FOR COMMENTING.

120UFVA - Unidentified Female Reconstructions of Victim; victim's personal items and jewelry. Date of Discovery: December 6, 1993 Location of Discovery: Centerville, Fairfax County, Virginia Estimated Date of Death: 1989 to 1992; possibly as early as 1980 State of Remains: Skeletal remains Cause of Death: Multiple stab wounds Physical Description Estimated Age: 25-39 years old Race: White and/or Hispanic Sex: Female Height: 5'2" Weight: Unknown Hair Color: Sandy brown hair Eye Color: Unknown Distinguishing Marks/Features: Fingernails were filed and had been painted a dark glossy pink. Some of the discs in her back were herniated, suggesting she had an occupation requiring heavy lifting. Identifiers Dentals: Available. She probably...

https://www.foxnews.com/us/nevada-hikers-find-boy-body-homicide Las Vegas police ask for help IDing young boy found dead by hikers, ‘victim of an obvious homicide' Police asked anyone aware of a missing child from Las Vegas to Southern California to reach out Las Vegas authorities are asking the public to help identify a young boy who was discovered dead by a group of hikers Friday morning. The group was hiking the Mountain Springs Trailhead near State Route 160 somewhere between Las Vegas and Pahrump when they found the body at about 7:30 a.m., Las Vegas Police Lt. Ray Spencer told reporters. Investigators believe the boy is possibly 10 years old and of Hispanic ethnicity. He was described as 4 feet 11 inches tall and weighing 123...

943UFAR - Unidentified Female Date of Discovery: May 7, 1990 Location of Discovery: Rogers, Benton County, Arkansas Estimated Date of Death: 1990 State of Remains: Partial skeletal Cause of Death: Gunshot wound to the head Physical Description Estimated Age: 25-35 years old Race: White Sex: Female Height: 5'5" Weight: Unknown Hair Color: Unknown Eye Color: Unknown Distinguishing Marks/Features: Active periostitis along the proximal aspects of the medial, distal, and lateral portions of both femora shafts. Periostitis is noted on both inominates. This pattern indicates inflammation of the pelvis and the femora. Areas of plaque within the malar sinus indicate irritation of the cavity. Identifiers Dentals:Available. Teeth #1 through...

1330UFID - Unidentified Female Date of Discovery: October 26, 1986 Location of Discovery: Malad, Oneida County, Idaho Estimated Date of Death: Unknown, perhaps around 1978 State of Remains: Skeletal Cause of Death: Homicide by beating Physical Description Estimated Age: 12-16 years old, although she may have been in her early 20s. Race: Unknown. A 2006 examination suggested the victim as Black or Black and White. Sex: Unknown, presumed female Height: Unknown Weight: Unknown Hair Color: Unknown Eye Color: Unknown Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown Identifiers Dentals: Available. Fingerprints: Not available. DNA: Pending. Clothing & Personal Items Clothing: Unknown Jewelry: Unknown Additional Personal Items: Unknown...