r/gratefuldoe • • Jun 01 '26

Moderator News DNA Justice Match Megathread

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To help keep the subreddit organized and prevent the front page from being overwhelmed with individual DNA match posts, please use this thread for all DNA Justice match discussions.

This includes:

  • Sharing your DNA Justice matches
  • Looking for relatives or connections
  • Asking for help interpreting a match
  • Updates on previously posted matches
  • General discussion related to DNA Justice

Effective immediately, individual posts that are solely about DNA matches will be removed and redirected here.

When posting, please avoid sharing sensitive personal information such as full names, addresses, phone numbers, or other identifying details about yourself or others.

If you're seeking assistance, consider including:

  • The amount of shared DNA (cM)
  • Predicted relationship
  • Any relevant family history you're comfortable sharing

This thread will serve as the central hub for DNA match discussions. Thank you for helping keep the community organized (and special thank you to all who've suggested that we put up this megathread, via modmail!)

For more info on DNA Justice:


r/gratefuldoe • • Jul 22 '24

Featured Case #9 - "Justine"

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On July 24, 2017, the victim attempted to break into a home in Atlanta, Georgia. They were soon caught by the homeowner, who proceeded to shoot them. While being rushed to the hospital, the victim uttered that their name was either “Justin” or “Justine.”

Due to the feminine clothing the victim was found wearing, it has been theorized that they may have been transgender, though this victim’s gender is unknown, and this is just speculation.

You can see a more detailed document on this case below:

If you have any potential matches we haven't seen, far-fetched or not, please suggest them in the comments.


r/gratefuldoe • • 5h ago

He Had Lived in Houston for 20 Years by the Time of His Death: Leroy Walls / Harris County John Doe (2013)

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Date of Discovery: October 21, 2013

Location of Discovery: Houston, Harris County, Texas

State of Remains: Found Alive

Cause of Death: Natural

Physical Description

Estimated Age: 60-75

Race: Black

Sex: Male

Height: 5'6" (measured)

Weight: 234lbs (measured)

Hair: Beard and moustache that are partially gray. Black, kinky hair with gray.

Eye Color: Brown (?)

Distinguishing Marks / Features: Possible mental disability.

Identifiers

Dentals: Available. Teeth in poor condition.

Fingerprints: Available

DNA: Unknown

Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: Hospital gown and white socks.

Jewelry: None or Unknown

Additional Personal Items: Toothpick behind his ear.

Circumstances of Discovery

Decedent was found to have difficulty breathing while on a train platform at 6103 Fanning Street and was transported to the hospital where he later passed away.

According to those who knew him, the man went by "Leroy Walls," and he was homeless at the time of his death. He was born in Louisiana but had lived in Houston for approximately 20 years, having come to the area after visiting the Houston Zoo with a group.

Investigating Agency(s)

Agency Name: Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences

Agency Phone Number: (832) 927-5000

Agency Case Number: ML13-3438

Agency Contact Person: Julie Fleischman, Forensic Anthropologist

ME/C Case Number: ML13-3438

NamUs Case Number: 11910

Unidentified Wiki


r/gratefuldoe • • 19h ago

Resolved Ventura County, CA Jane Doe (7/1990) has been identified as Patricia Diana (Hunt) Fielding

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From DNASolves.com: "On July 23, 1990, rescue crews responding to a vehicle accident on California Highway 33 in Ventura County, California discovered the remains of an unidentified woman on a steep hillside near the intersection of Creek Road. The woman's partial remains were found about 60 feet down the hillside, and subsequent searches recovered additional skeletal elements and five teeth. Near the remains, investigators found a hairbrush, a metal clasp, and two small pieces of cloth.

Efforts to identify the woman, including area searches, dental comparisons, and a facial reconstruction drawing created from the skull, were unsuccessful. Despite continued investigative work, the case went cold, and she remained unidentified for decades. The case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) as UP15158."

In 2025, investigators with the Ventura County Sheriff's Office-Major Crimes Investigations working with the Ventura County Medical Examiner's Office, submitted evidence to Othram, where scientists developed a comprehensive genetic profile for the woman.

Law enforcement then used the profile in a genetic genealogy search and developed new leads. A follow-up investigation resulted in the identification of the woman as 57-year-old Patricia Diana (Hunt) Fielding. Patricia was born on October 15, 1933 in Taft, Kern County, California and was a mother of four. However, little is known about Fielding's life before her remains were discovered or the circumstances surrounding her death.

"The Ventura County Sheriff's Office-Major Crimes Investigations is seeking public assistance from anyone who knew Patricia during the relevant time period or who has information about her associates, whereabouts, or activities. Investigators can be contacted by referencing case number 90-55883."

Rest in peace Patricia.

Links

DNASolves.com: https://dnasolves.com/articles/ventura-county-1990-patricia-diane-hunt-fielding/

NBC4 Los Angeles: https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/human-remains-found-in-ojai-35-years-ago-identified-as-mother-of-four/3956302/

Archived NamUs: https://web.archive.org/web/20260304132829/https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/15158#%2F15158


r/gratefuldoe • • 6h ago

He Has Two Distinctive Tattoos & He's Not In NamUs | Charleston County John Doe (2025) (Unidentified For 10 Months)

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Charleston County John Doe (2025)

On November 27, 2025, a man passed away at the Roper Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina. He was known to frequent the Stall Road and Ashley Phosphate area but may have traveled throughout the tri-county area.

Physical Description

• Sex: Male

• Race: Hispanic/Latino

• Age: 18-99 Years Old

• Height: 5'0"

• Weight: 180 Pounds

• Nothing More Could Be Determined

Tattoos

• Virgin Mary With "Guadalupe" Above And "Madre" Below, Illegible Cursive Writing To Bottom Left And Right, And Stars To The Left And Right Of Portrait On Right Upper Arm

• Portrait Of Jesus Surrounded By Clouds On Left Upper Arm

If you have any information please contact the Charleston County Coroner's Office at (843) 746-4030.

LINKS

Unidentified Wiki )


r/gratefuldoe • • 23h ago

Lake Mead body in a barrel has been identified!

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The news conference is scheduled for 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 at LVMPD Headquarters

A man whose remains were discovered in a barrel at Lake Mead back in 2022 has been identified, according to the Las Vegas Metro police.
On Wednesday, officials with the Clark County Office of the coroner/medical examiner, in conjunction with police, said that they had positively identified the person whose remains were discovered at Hemenway Harbor on May 1, 2022.

On May 1, 2022, boaters discovered the unidentified man's body concealed in a barrel near Hemenway Harbor.
Back in 2023, police released images in an attempt to identify a man found deceased in the barrel.

County officials said the man died from a gunshot wound, with the manner of his death being homicide. The 8 News Now Investigators first reported the discovery. Police believe the barrel was fully intact when it was dropped into the lake.

Metro police suspect the man was killed in the 1980s based on personal items in the barrel. The victim was wearing clothing and shoes sold at Kmart stores in the mid-to-late 1970s.

According to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, the man's estimated age ranges from 27 to 61 years.

NAMEUS link: https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/94847?nav


r/gratefuldoe • • 6h ago

Off-Topic Tuesday i have a quick question about finding exclusions

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hi everyone! i have a question about finding exclusions for missing and unidentified persons. i have seen other people find them relatively quickly, but no matter which websites or databases i look through, i can’t seem to find them myself. i have tried searching through different resources, but i am still struggling to figure out where this information is usually listed.

are exclusions available directly through NamUs, or is there another website or database that I should be using? are they usually publicly accessible, or does it depend on the individual case and the investigating agency?

i am still learning how to navigate these resources and would really appreciate any advice, recommendations, or tips on how to find this information. even a quick explanation of where to start or what to look for would be a huge help. thank you in advance!


r/gratefuldoe • • 1d ago

He Had a Pencil on Him with the Initials 'MC' on It: Saanichton John Doe (1974)

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Date of Discovery: May 1, 1974

Location of Discovery: East Saanich Reserve, British Columbia

Estimated Date of Death: 10+ years (up to 50 years)

State of Remains: Skeletal

Cause of Death: Unknown

Physical Description

Estimated Age: 60-75 yrs

Race: White

Sex: Male

Height: 5'6"

Weight: Unknown

Hair: Unknown

Eye Color: Unknown

Distinguishing Marks/Features: Wore dentures. Degenerative disease in the spine.

Identifiers

Dentals: False teeth

Fingerprints: Unknown

DNA: Unknown

Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: Black leather ankle boots, size 8 or 9, tie with a windsor knot, a black suit, and glasses with glasses case.

Jewelry: Gold watch.

Additional Personal Items: Money purse. Silver Eversharp pencil from the 1920’s engraved with the initials “MC” found near the body.

Circumstances of Discovery

Adult male remains were found near the East Saanich Reserve in British Columbia on May 1, 1974.

Investigating Agency(s)

Agency Name: British Columbia, Office of the Chief Coroner

Agency Phone Number: 1-877-660-5077

Agency E-mail: BCCS.SIU@gov.bc.ca

Agency Case Number: 1974-CFU-010

Agency Name: Sidney/North Saanich RCMP

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: 250-656-3931 Agency E-mail: canadasmissing-disparuscanada@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Agency Case Number: 2001-5672

NCMPUR Case Number: 2014001154

The Doe Network Case Number: 4186UMBC

Unidentified Wiki)


r/gratefuldoe • • 21h ago

Missing Persons Michelle Parker. Ex fiancé arrested, body never found

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Since her ex husband was just arrested, has there been any possible digging if there could be a jane doe connected to Michelle Parker


r/gratefuldoe • • 1d ago

Who is Hartlepool John Doe (1981), also known as Cleveland Man, or Seal Sands John Doe?

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Reconstructions of the victim.

Case info:

DISCOVERED
30 August 1981
UNIDENTIFIED FOR
45 years
SEX
Male
LOCATION
Hartlepool, County Durham, England
AGE
20-30
RACE
White
HEIGHT
5'6 - 5'7 (167 cm - 170 cm)
BODY CONDITION
Recognizable face
POSTMORTEM INTERVAL
Hours - 1 day
CAUSE OF DEATH
Hanging

(TW: case details has graphic details)

Case details:

On August 30th, 1981. The body of a 21-25 (newspaper states 17-20, other sources state 20-30) year old man was found hanging on the edge of a bird sanctuary near the A178 Graythorpe to Seal Sands Road, near Hartlepool. A post on Reddit mentioned the man had deep cuts on his wrists, and his hands were tied. Firefighters were baffled at how he had managed to hang himself like that.

The man appeared to be between 21 to 25 years old and stood about 5’6″ to 5’7″ tall. He had a slim to normal build, but his features suggested he was quite strong and muscular. His hair was wavy and collar length, a shade of mousey brown, neatly shaped over his ears. His eyes were a mix of blue and grey, accentuated by his thick brown eyebrows. His lips were thin and his teeth were well-maintained.

His hands were short and well taken care of, showing no signs of manual labour. He had a small scar just outside his left kneecap, another on the top of his right shin, and an old scar from an appendix surgery that was about 2 inches long.

In terms of clothing, he was wearing y-front underpants, calf-length grey socks, and Adidas ‘Country’ training shoes in white with green stripes, which were size 7.5 and made in France. Interestingly, each shoe had the name “SAYER” written in capital letters with ballpoint ink. He was also wearing grey corduroy trousers with a metal waist fastener marked ‘GUTOS’ and a fly zip marked ‘OPTI’. There was a small pink label on the inside of his left leg bearing the legend “08894046”. According to UK missing persons unit site, he had a disposable French lighter in his possession.

Notes

With the man’s wrists slashed and tied makes me think, was his death a suicide or murder? Is his name possibly “Sayer”? Also on the Reddit post it was stated that there was a Cold War connection, that the man was disposed of by his handlers. It’s been 45 years and this man hasn’t been identified yet, I hope they investigate whether his death was a murder or suicide, and I hope the news would bring attention to this case by possibly locating where he’s buried, and exhume him for DNA testing. I am sorry if I missed any additional details on his case.

Links:

Unidentified wiki)

UK Missing Persons Unit (PM photo in link) archived link due to “show sensitive images” not working)

Teesside Live

Locate International


r/gratefuldoe • • 1d ago

Faces Of The Unnamed | Do You Recognize Any Of These Unidentified People In Colorado?

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Can any of you find any potential matches for these Jane & John Does? I've listed all exclusions below for every Doe pictured. Take a look at them and hopefully with enough searching you can find a potential match.

EXCLUSIONS FOR EACH DOE PICTURED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:

"Pyre Case" (1952)

• 0 Exclusions

Morrison John Doe (1977)

• Michael Gaughan

• Joseph Halpern

• Jimmy Robinson

• Mark Bachelder

• Norman Prater

• Rudy Victor

• Stephen Murphy

Morrison John Doe (1977) Hasn't Had Any New Exclusions Since February 23, 2023

Chaffee County John Doe (1981)

• Andy Lepley

• Scott Morris

• John Gates

• Robert Newborg

• Jerri Lesser

• Amadeo Vigil

Chaffee County John Doe (1981) Hasn't Had Any New Exclusions Since September 19, 2024

Adams County John Doe (1984)

• Guadalupe Carlin

Adams County John Doe (1984) Hasn't Had Any New Exclusions Since February 15, 2019

Fremont County Jane Doe (1987)

• Georgia Rohner

Fremont County Jane Doe (1987) Hasn't Had Any New Exclusions Since October 3, 2022

Denver John Doe (1990)

• Mark Thomas

• Joseph Halpern

• Robert Newborg

• Thayne Smika

• Leland Zook

• Rocky Carpenter

Denver John Doe (1990) Hasn't Had Any New Exclusions Since May 30, 2023

Boulder John Doe (October 1993)

• Victor Shin

Boulder John Doe (October 1993) Hasn't Had Any New Exclusions Since May 16, 2023

Boulder John Doe (November 1993)

• Michael McClure

• Ronald Sisneros

Boulder John Doe (November 1993) Hasn't Had Any New Exclusions Since July 15, 2019

Summit County Jane Doe (1993)

• 0 Exclusions

Adams County Jane Doe (1994)

• 0 Exclusions

Larimer County John Doe (1994)

• Douglas Meer

• Rocky Najera

Larimer County John Doe (1994) Hasn't Had Any New Exclusions Since March 10, 2022

Weld County John Doe (1995)

• 0 Exclusions

Clear Creek Jane Doe (1995)

• 0 Exclusions

Denver John Doe (1997)

• Richard Meyer

• Joseph Halpern

• Robert Newborg

• Thayne Smika

• Leland Zook

• Rocky Carpenter

• Earl Clark

• Andy Lepley

• Ronald Sisneros

Denver John (1997) Hasn't Had Any New Exclusions Since December 30, 2024

Larimer County John Doe (1997)

• Burt Dollar

• Dean Bechtold

• James Cooper

• Joel Rodriguez

• Patrick Beavers

• Ronald Cole

• Peter McColl

• Roger Ellison

• Craig Alexander

• Benjamin Cannon

• Joseph Halpern

• Thayne Smika

• Rocky Carpenter

• Earl Clark

• Charles Massey

• James Cooper

• David Frank

• Ricky Goldstein

• John Smith Jr.

• Crist Dauberman Sr.

• William Bleakley

• Richard Rounsaville

• Adan Jacquez Hernandez

• John Weeks

• Alexander Ivanov

• John Hart

• Joseph Toner

• Brian Jones

• Richard Banyots

• Barry Block

• Ernest Manzanares

• John Antinoro

• Stuart Collins

• Christopher Kerze

• Luke Robinson

• Keith Kirby

• Donald Denninger

• Richard Hitchcock

• Reuben Lewis

• Jason Ross

• Thomas Jacoby

• Teddy Morris

• Billy Storkson

• Gerald Polk

• Richard Massaro

• Michael Ashby

• Eric Gammelgard

• Michael Georgeoff

• Jeffrey Zoltowski

• Steven Haddad

• Tony Choate

• Donnell Love

• Paul Armstrong

• Paul Johnson

• Jack Simmons

• Roland Lucas

• Jose Flores III

• Michael Wake

• Jeffery Chisholm

• George Gall

• Shawn Hale

• Phillip Koss

• Jeffery Osborne

• James Shumaker

• Roger Sheltrown

• Matthew Anderson

• Steven Gonzales

• Thomas Hall

• Jon Cox

• Robert Mohney

• Steven Branston

• Jose Bernal

• Lee Davis

• Steven Nielson

• John Gentry

• Lawrence Colton

• Paul Fuchs

• Ronald Gold

Larimer County John Doe (1997) Hasn't Had Any New Exclusions Since May 1, 2025

Diego Perez" (1998)

• Robert Newborg

• Earl Clark

• Joseph Halpern

• Leland Zook

"Diego Perez" (1998) Hasn't Had Any New Exclusions Since July 1, 2026

Huerfano County Jane Doe (1999)

• Vivian Botz

• Mary Brubaker

• Sharon Brown

• Sherry Bynum

• Sherryl Jacquot

• Gayla Barnes

• Roseann Stone

• Laurie Lucas

• Lynn Bush

• Lisa Wilson

Huerfano County Jane Doe (1999) Hasn't Had Any New Exclusions Since September 14, 2026

Saguache County John Doe (2002)

• Robert Odman Jr.

• Steven Gabbard

• George Fisher

• Jerrold Strege

• Vernal Ness

• Carl Sanders

Saguache County John Doe (2002) Hasn't Had Any New Exclusions Since March 4, 2021

Garfield County John Doe (2003)

• Jerri Lesser

• Michael McClure

• Alector Gray

• William Brennan

• Paul Hodgden

• Shane Turner

• Victor Abeyta

• Tom Phifer

• Lorenzo Chivers

• Keith Anderson

• Gary Rose

• Christopher Collyer

Garfield County John Doe (2003) Hasn't Had Any New Exclusions Since May 27, 2025

Garfield County John Doe (2004)

• Thomas Nickel

• Jonathon Aujay

• Michael McClure

• Robert Scott

• William Brennan

• Paul Hodgden

• Shane Turner

• Victor Abeyta

• Larry Watts

• Robert Fisher

• Roderick Cate

• Keith Reinhard

• Richard Roberts

• Carl Jackson

• Gerald Sollenbarger

• Paul Skiba

• Bruce McAllister

• Richard Meyer

• Walter Reinhard

• Kieran Burke

• Paul Buckley

• Roberto Silva-Perez

• Jerri Lesser

• Mark Husk

• Shanti Motry

• Jon Haynes

• Roger Ellison

• Raymond Stubblefield

• Jeffrey Nichols

• Tracy Bastion

• Christopher Collyer

Garfield County John Doe (2004) Hasn't Had Any New Exclusions Since May 27, 2025

Adams County John Doe (2006)

• 0 Exclusions

Boulder County John Doe (2017)

• Jon Haynes

• Robert Gallegos

• Ronald Kuetemeier

• Derek Colburn

• Daniel Holloway

• Seth Kienzle

• Richard Meyer

• Martin Conley

• Ctormy Taylor

• Justin Moder

• Eric Pracht

• Sean Gribble

• Ian Willcoxon

• Paul Hodgden

• David Cook

• Robert Wright

Boulder County John Doe (2017) Hasn't Had Any New Exclusions Since October 29, 2020

Denver John Doe (2019)

• Felipe Maestas

• Ronald Sisneros

Denver John Doe (2019) Hasn't Had Any New Exclusions Since December 19, 2024

El Paso County John Doe (2020)

• Lucas Gordon

• Michael McClure

El Paso County John Doe (2020) Hasn't Had Any New Exclusions Since August 13, 2025

Summit County John Doe (2024)

• 0 Exclusions

Colorado Springs John Doe (2024)

• 0 Exclusions

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Unidentified Does In Colorado


r/gratefuldoe • • 1d ago

1820UFWI - Unidentified Female - Discovered 10-28-2022

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r/gratefuldoe • • 1d ago

Echo Point Man

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Skeletal remains of an elderly man were found in a bushland in New South Wales. His death was ruled an accident and may be related to his eyesight problems. He is presumed to be homeless or a transient traveler.

He was found with a note that says "To whom it may concern. - Eyesight absolute shit! Floating cobwebs on increase! unable to work any longer. – No cure I’m told!".

A recent DNA analysis has revealed that the man is likely had Latvian or Middle European heritage.


r/gratefuldoe • • 1d ago

Has this man been identified?

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His Namus case file can't be found does that mean he was identified?


r/gratefuldoe • • 1d ago

Fort Bend County, TX John Doe (1978). DNA tests suggest he may have been from Eastern Europe.

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Case

On February 13, 1978, a person riding a train on the Missouri-Pacific tracks that parallel Texas Rt 288 saw skeletal human remains in a wooded area between the tracks and the road near the towns of Fresno and Arcola, Texas. The authorities responded and recovered most of a skeleton; a plastic bag was found near the remains but the authorities could not determine if the bag was connected. No clothes or personal effects were reported to be recovered.

An examination of the remains led to the determination that the person was a white male, with an age range of 17-25, an estimated height of 5'6" (5'5" - 5'9" per another article), and an estimated weight of 145 lb. He had light brown hair and a slender build. He is thought to have been a homicide victim and may have died 3-5 months prior (per the Doe Network).

The teenager or young man had extensive dental work, including numerous fillings and a partially completed root canal / crown on his lower left first molar that likely was done within 12 months of his death. He also had a baby tooth in place of his lower right 2nd premolar. The majority of his teeth exhibited signs of decay, and he had a dental abscess that may have caused him discomfort.

In 2024, Fort Bend County renewed their efforts to identify the victim. A DNA profile was developed, added to genetic databases, and a genetic genealogy search began. The genealogists determined that he was possibly European from the Baltic region, Russia, Ukraine, Poland, or Czechia. Detectives think he probably lived in the region and was either a recent immigrant or the son of immigrants. However, the researchers were unable to find a close enough relative to locate a possible match.

Anyone with information is asked to call FBCSO's non-emergency number at 281-341-4665 and choose option 1. You can also call Cold Case Detective Scott Minyard at 281-341-4651. If you want to remain anonymous, you can call Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers at 281-342-TIPS (8477).

Details of NamUs UP778

NCMEC Number: 1184340

ME/C Case Number: PA78-0032

Biological Sex: Male

Race / Ethnicity: White / Caucasian

Estimated Age Range (Years): 17-25

Estimated Year of Death: 1977-1978

Estimated PMI: 1 Months (NamUs); 3-5 months (Doe Network)

Height: 5' 6"(66 inches), Estimated (NamUs); 5'5" - 5'9" (per an article from 2024)

Weight: 145 lbs, Estimated

Inventory of Remains: All parts recovered

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

Hair Color: Brown (light)

Eye Color: unknown.

Dentals: Available. Decedent has numerous dental fillings and a partially completed root canal/crown of lower left first molar, which most likely occurred within 12 months of his death. A baby tooth remains in place of the lower right 2nd premolar. The majority of his teeth exhibited signs of decay, and he had a dental abscess that may have caused him discomfort.

Fingerprints: available.

DNA: Available.

Clothing & Jewelry: unknown.

Exclusions (Missing persons who have been ruled out):

Christopher Lirette / MP4154

Gary Mullinax / MP8386

Ricky Rhyne / MP9221

Brian Vargo / MP77718

Links

Unidentified Wiki: https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Fort_Bend_County_John_Doe_(1978)

The Houston Post, 2/14/1978: https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-houston-post-fort-bend-county-john-d/208240957/

12 News Now: https://www.12newsnow.com/article/news/local/fort-bend-county-cold-case-update/285-67f1dc4d-10d5-47b3-af83-29b6ac7c5d05

Other links in the comments.


r/gratefuldoe • • 2d ago

Could Missing Man Kim I. Moses Be Morrison John Doe (1977)?

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The Disappearance Of Kim I. Moses...

Kim I. Moses has been missing since 1977 (apparently since February 4, 1977). His mother wrote that he was reported to Creek County Sheriff's Office as missing around that time. Due to the extended time elapse, Creek County advised they were unable to locate the report (meaning they likely lost it). He went to Tahlequah Sequoyah High School and was reportedly in the Oklahoma National Guard. He was enrolled with the Kiowa Tribe. His mother has since passed away however he has living siblings.

The Discovery Of Morrison John Doe (1977)...

On February 13, 1977, the mummfied body of a man was found in a military, mummy-style sleeping bag approximately 10 feet over the embankment from US Highway 285 in Jefferson County, Colorado. The location was also near the mouth of Turkey Creek Canyon. He had suffered several blows to the head, and his injuries were originally mistaken as being the result of an animal attack. He was thought to have been deceased 1-2 months prior to being found.

Possible Witness Account That May Not Even Be Related To John Doe...

An investigation revealed that the man may have been seen alive at the nearby Twin Forks Motel in Tiny Town in December 1976. The man believed to be John Doe, showed up with several minor cuts on his face. He explained that he had been in a fight with his brother, who got him out of the car. He used a payphone at the motel, but failed to reach anyone. Since it was a freezing night and he was dressed lightly, a witness lent him a coat. He returned not long afterwards with his brother to return the coat. It is unclear if this incident was related to the unidentified body.

(Comparisons*

Kim is American Indian/Alaska Native (Native American) and John Doe is possibly Native American

Kim was 20 years old when he disappeared.

John Doe was estimated to be between 18-30 years old.

Kim was 5'8"-5'10" in height

John Doe was estimated to be 5'7"-5'8" in height

Kim was 150-200lbs in weight when he disappeared

John Doe was estimated to be between 125-145lbs in weight

Kim has brown hair

John Doe has black or dark brown hair, measuring 9cm

Bristow, Oklahoma to Morrison, Colorado is 711 miles or 10 hours 3 minutes.

John Doe is estimated to have been deceased 1-2 months prior but I feel like investigators are basing that off that witness' story that could not even be related to John Doe. Kim went missing on February 4, 1977 just 9 days before John Doe would be found. Another interesting detail that caught my attention is John Doe was found in a military sleeping bag and Kim was reportedly in the Oklahoma National Guard. The distance from Oklahoma to Colorado is quite large but if Kim was in the National Guard and the time of his disappearance he could've traveled with them wherever they went.

What are you guys thoughts! Could Kim be a potential match to Morrison John Doe (1977)?

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Kim I. Moses

Morrison John Doe (1977)


r/gratefuldoe • • 2d ago

Douglas County John Doe (Unidentified for 53 Years)

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On April 18, 1973, two teenagers stumbled upon the decomposed remains of two men while hiking west of Elkhorn River in Douglas County, Waterloo, Nebraska.

This man was one of those sets of remains, the other being Douglas County John Doe (OA-73-131))

The location of the remains was prominently known for hunting, it was west of a graveled county road, over a bank and just before a small creek than ran parallel with the gravel road.

Him and the other man had both been severely beaten before being shot several times with either a .22 or .38 caliber weapon.

Due to the state of the remains, investigators theorized they may have been killed as early as January 20 of that year.

This man had been found with a watch that had an inscription that investigators attempted to trace to a repairman but were unsuccessful.

Some articles have surfaced claiming these two men may be former Hell's Angels who got into some bad blood but this has yet to be confirmed.

Description:

Estimated Age: 30 - 35 years old

Race: White/Caucasian

Sex: Male

Height: "5'7" - "5'9"

Weight: 165 - 175 lbs.

Hair: Sandy hair with pork chop sideburns

Eye Color: Unknown

Distinguishing Marks/Features:

  • Sandy hair with pork chop sideburns

Clothing:

  • A dark blue nylon windbreaker.
  • A dark blue Penncraft shirt with a woman's head in white.
  • A pair of dark blue Sears Give & Take trousers.
  • A black leather belt with a silver buckle.
  • A pair of black and brown boots.

Jewelry:

  • A silver ring with a peace symbol.
  • A Gold Seiko automatic wristwatch with green face, inscribed with service mark "26298".

Additional Personal Items:

  • Unknown.

Identifiers:

Dentals: Unknown

Fingerprints: Unknown

DNA: Unknown

This Doe has no exclusions.

If you have any information contact:

Agency Name: Douglas County Sheriff's Office

Agency Contact Person: Colin Driscoll

Agency Phone Number: (402) 443-4358

Agency E-mail: N/A

Agency Case Number: D00016/1910-73

NamUs Case Number: UP163036

Links:

Douglas County John Doe (OA-73-132) Unidentified Wiki)

Douglas County John Doe (OA-73-132) NamUs

Douglas County John Doe (OA-73-132) Facebook Post #1

Douglas County John Doe (OA-73-132) Facebook Post #2

Douglas County John Doe (OA-73-132) Solve the Case

Douglas County John Doe (OA-73-132) Websleuths

Douglas County John Doe (OA-73-132) Project DoeMain


r/gratefuldoe • • 2d ago

Cases From Around the World Part III: Székesfehérvár John Doe (2021)

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Date of Discovery: December 16, 2021

Location of Discovery: Sárszentmihály, Fejér County, Hungary

Estimated Date of Death: 3-8 weeks before discovery

Cause of Death: Unknown

Physical Description

Estimated Age: 50

Race: White

Sex: Male

Height: 166-170cm (5'5"-5'7")

Weight: Cannot be estimated

Hair: Balding brown hair (1-2cm in length), Black facial hair

Eye Color: Cannot be estimated

Distinguishing Marks / Features: Average build, flat nose. The right earlobe appears to be attached. The foot length corresponds to a size 42 shoe (EU). Scar-like lesions located on the back of the right hand, on the extensor surface of the wrist, and along the midline of the abdomen (from the navel toward the pubic region) may possibly have resulted from a previous medical procedure.

Identifiers

Dentals: Available. In the upper right jaw, the first, second, third, and fourth teeth are present, while the root remnants of the fifth, sixth, and seventh teeth can be identified. The eighth tooth is present. In the upper left jaw, the first, second, and third teeth are present. The fourth and fifth teeth are missing, the sixth tooth is present, the seventh tooth is missing, and the eighth tooth can be identified. In the lower right jaw, the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth teeth are present. The sixth tooth is missing, while the seventh and eighth teeth can be identified. In the lower left jaw, the first, second, and third teeth can be identified. The crown of the fourth tooth is damaged, and the fifth tooth is present. The sixth tooth is missing, and one additional molar is present, although it is unclear whether it is the seventh or eighth tooth.

Fingerprints: Unknown

DNA: Unknown

Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: Large green shirt with black stripes on the front with a white border design and buttons.

Jewelry: None or Unknown

Additional Personal Items: None or Unknown

Circumstances of Discovery

On the afternoon of December 16, 2021, the police received a report from a member of the public stating that the body of an unidentified male had been found in the Nádor Canal near Sárszentmihály. The deceased was not in possession of any documents that could be used to establish his identity.

Investigating Agency(s)

Agency Name: Székesfehérvár Police Department

Agency Address: 3 György Dózsa Street, Székesfehérvár 8000

Agency Case Number: 07010-169/98/2021.RK.

Agency Phone Number: 22/541-600

Unidentified Wiki


r/gratefuldoe • • 2d ago

He Died 30+ Years Before Being Discovered: Multnomah County John Doe (1986)

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Date of Discovery: May 10, 1986

Location of Discovery: Multnomah County, Oregon

Estimated Date of Death: 1920 to 1955

State of Remains: Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only

Cause of Death: Possible suicide

Physical Description

Estimated Age: 30-55 years old

Race: White

Sex: Male

Height: 5'7" to 5'9"

Weight: Unknown

Hair: Unknown

Eye Color: Unknown

Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers

Dentals: Not available.

Fingerprints: Not available.

DNA: Available.

Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: Remnants of leather high-top style shoes.

Jewelry: Yellow metal plated Sears & Roebuck pocket watch.

Additional Personal Items: Wire-rimmed glasses. Four brass tokens bearing the letters "D" and "P." A "V" nickel dated 1888. A penny dated 1919. A penknife with the insignia "FOE" (Fraternal Order of Eagles). A silver Wahl Eversharp mechanical pencil. A rusted revolver was also located near the remains with one spent cartridge case under the hammer.

Circumstances of Discovery

Loggers discovered the decedent off Rocky Point Road in the heavily wooded Tualatin Mountains, half a mile south of U.S. Route 30. The area had been logged until the 1940s, and an old, overgrown logging road was nearby. Authorities described the remains as being significantly degraded and were also unable to recover one or both of his hands and one or more of his limbs.

It is believed the decedent had been at the discovery site for an extended period. His estimated date of death is between 1920 and 1955. Examination revealed a single bullet had entered and exited through his temples, with evidence that the firearm was pressed against his head when fired. A loaded, rusted .38 revolver found nearby was believed to be the weapon used.

The revolver was placed in an acidic solution for several weeks to clean it. Upon examination, authorities discovered one spent .38 or .32 caliber revolver shell under the gun's hammer, indicating that someone had fired it shortly before abandoning it. Investigators believe the man's death is a possible suicide based on the presence of the loaded revolver, the spent cartridge casing, and other factors, including personal items found with the remains. Since his discovery, the remains have been in the possession of the Oregon Medical Examiner's Office in Clackamas, Oregon. In 2004, Nici Vance, a forensic anthropologist in Oregon, initiated efforts to identify the remains using forensic DNA technology.

After several years of investigation, a bone sample was sent to the University of North Texas Health Science Center for analysis in 2011. Researchers were able to construct a DNA profile based on the remains.

Exclusion(s)

Sigmund Myers (MP25633)

Marvin Clark (MP14632)

Daniel Hilkey (MP1739)

William Gunn (MP6148)

Investigating Agency(s)

Agency Name: Multnomah County Sheriff's Office

Agency Contact Person: Dr. Veronica Vance

Agency Phone Number: 503-251-2402 or 971-673-8300

Agency Case Number: 86-1076

NamUs Case Number: UP8584

The Doe Network Case Number: 2582UMOR

Unidentified Wiki)


r/gratefuldoe • • 2d ago

Guadalupe County Jane Doe

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On March 25th 1975 the body of a fully clothed young woman was found tied to a tree by both hands on the Bidegian Ranch near Newkirk in New Mexico. The decedent was located off of State Route 129 and 1.5 miles from the Newkirk Overpass on I-40. She had been severely beaten and then strangled to death and it was estimated that she had been there for less than a day. Where her body was found showed signs of struggle. She had possibly given birth approximately 2 weeks prior to her death.

The scarf she was wearing was suspected to be the ligature used to strangle her. She was misidentified as a woman from Galveston Texas who was later located after contacting her mother.

She is undergoing testing by the DNA Doe Project.

Height: 5’4/162cm

Weight: 130lbs/61kgs

Approximate Age: 18-21

Race: White

Condition of Remains: Recognizable Face

Pierced ears

Brown Hair Dyed Blonde

Blue-Gray or Hazel Eyes

—Clothing—

Levi Denim Jackeg

Men’s Style Levi Pants

White shirt reading “Super Jobs in the Air Force”

Brown Loafer Shoes

White and Brown knitted scarf

Yellow Metal Wire Clip Earrings

—Marks—

Faint, slightly hyperpigmented, circular, irregular scar at back of base of neck.

Puckered, blanched, well-healed, slightly elevated linear scar at middle of right thigh.

Blanched, well-healed, slightly depressed, circular vaccination scar at lateral aspect of proximal left arm.
Slightly hyperpigmented, transverse, well-healed, slightly elevated scar at left inner arm.

Brown, slightly elevated mole found beneath scar at base of neck.

Brown, slightly elevated mole at base of left lateral aspect of neck.

Two slightly elevated moles at bend of left arm.

—sources—

DNA Doe Project: https://dnadoeproject.org/case/tucumcari-jane-doe-1975

NCMEC: http://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMU/2070970

Unidentified Wiki: https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Guadalupe_County_Jane_Doe_(1975)

NAMUS (GRAPHIC POST MORTEM WARNING): https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/138109


r/gratefuldoe • • 3d ago

Miscellaneous Happy 22nd anniversary to The Charley Project!

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If you don’t know about The Charley Project (unlikely on this sub given its subject matter) it is one of the most important, comprehensive and well-maintained missing persons databases on the internet. Incredibly, it is run by one woman who has committed countless hours to keeping track of over 17,000 missing persons cases since 2004 - to this day, it updates almost daily and is just about the most incredible internet project I’ve ever seen. Thank you to its creator Meaghan Good - you are a truly outstanding human being, and your tireless dedication to helping so many missing individuals is one of the most wonderful things I’ve ever witnessed.

If you’d like to donate to TCP there is a link on the Updates tab of the website, and you can also join its Patreon!

ETA: I am in no way affiliated with TCP, just a dedicated follower since 2013!


r/gratefuldoe • • 2d ago

Kendall County, TX Jane Doe (2010). She had lumbar scoliosis, a partially fused lower spine, and deformed heels.

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Case

On the afternoon of March 6, 2010 (some sources indicate 3/7), a person riding a four-wheeler discovered the skeletal remains of a teenager or young woman underneath the Guadalupe River bridge off Interstate 10 in Comfort, Texas. She is thought to be either white or Hispanic, with a possible age range of 17-26 per the Doe Network and a height range of 5'1" - 5'4". It was thought that she had been dead from 1-10 years and had been murdered. The remains were moved to the Bexar County Medical Examiner and subsequently to the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification for further analysis.

The examinations determined that she had several medical issues and had extensive dental work. She had undergone open chest surgery as a child or adolescent and had some deformities in both heels. Fusions were observed in some of the saccral vertebrae and the tailbone was also fused and deviated to the left. She may have had to use crutches, a wheelchair, or a walker. It is also suspected that the victim suffered from congenital health issues. She was thought to have an overbite and some dental discoloration and abnormalities.

She is undergoing testing by the DNA Doe Project.

Details of NamUs UP7212

ME/C Case Number: BCME 2010-0422

Biological Sex: Female

Race / Ethnicity: White / Caucasian, Hispanic / Latino

Estimated Age Range (Years): 20-26 per NamUs, 17-26 per the Doe Network.

Estimated PMI: 2 Years (NamUs); 1-10 years (Doe Network)

Height: 5' 3" (63 inches), Estimated

Weight: Cannot Estimate

Hair and Eye Colors are unknown.

Distinctive Physical Features:

Malformed calcanei (heel bones);

Fused S1-S2 laminar arches with bifid dorsal spine (sacral vertebrae);

Dorsal fusion S4-S5 (sacral vertebrae);

Fused and left deviated coccyx (tail bone);

Open chest surgery as a child or adolescent;

She may have had to use crutches, wheelchair or a walker.

Dentals: Dentals: Available. The decedent had extensive dental work.

Fingerprints: Not available.

DNA: Available.

Agency Name: Kendall County Sheriff's Office

Agency Contact Person: Unknown; email unknown

Agency Phone Number: 830-249-9721

Agency Case Number: 3001855

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: U1006001

Agency Name: Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office

Agency Contact Person: Nicole Healy, Chief Medical Investigator

Agency Phone Number: 210-335-4000

Agency Case Number: 2010-0422

NCIC Case Number: U970023863

NamUs Case Number: 7212

NCMEC Case Number: 2053334

Exclusions (Missing persons she is not)

April Blair / MP22044

Michelle Crawford / MP14428

Rachel Cooke / MP924

Amy Westreicher / MP41714

Brittanee Drexel / MP5438

Hazel Klug / MP1100

Tiffany Sessions / MP2413

Shannon Arif / MP7306

Kelli Cox / MP926

Toni Sharpless / MP8348

Susan Powell / MP4890

Nadia Kersh / MP10499

Christina Rodriguez / MP8238

Patricia Schmidt / MP974

Sherry Milton / MP4166

Alicia Digna / MP4286

Mindy Arnett / MP9787

Kyla Porter / MP7020

Megan Tinsley / MP8117

Crystal Hall / MP1857

Christina Whittaker / MP3264

Dorothy Rosier / MP8719

Links

NamUs: https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/7212/details

Doe Network: https://www.thedoenetwork.org/cases/software/main.html?id=1341UFTX

Other links in the comments.


r/gratefuldoe • • 2d ago

Potential Match possible connection? Baltimore Jane Doe (1971) - Unidentified Persons and Juliette Delania Walker (1963) - Missing Persons

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Update: I’ve submitted the potential match to NamUs, and they’ve confirmed that they will review the information. I’ll wait for further information before drawing any conclusions. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the discussion.
2nd Update: I submitted the potential match to the Doe Network a few hours ago!


r/gratefuldoe • • 3d ago

She Was Found Wrapped in Papers Containing an Essay About Buffaloes: Cudahy Jane Doe (1971)

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Date of Discovery: February 11th, 1971

Location of Discovery: Cudahy, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Estimated Date of Death: Few days before discovery

Cause of Death: Homicide

Physical Description

Estimated Age: Newborn

Race: White

Height: Unknown

Weight: 6lbs 7 ounces

Eye Color: Unknown

Distinguishing Marks / Features: None or Unknown

Identifiers

Dentals: Unknown (Unavailable)

Fingerprint: Unknown (Unavailable)

DNA: Unknown

Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: Towels and clothes accompanied the infant that were bloody and soiled.

Jewelry: None

Additional Personal Items: In the bag, three handwritten pages of an essay were found. The essay contained information about buffaloes and was probably created as part of a school assignment. A receipt from the grocery store Kroger was also located inside the bag.

Circumstances of Discovery

This full-term unidentified white female infant was found dead on February 11, 1971, in a 55-gallon wire mesh trash can in Pulaski Park located near East Grange Avenue and South Swift Avenue in Cudahy. A stranger walking through Pulaski Park found the fetus inside a shopping bag on top of a filled trash can. The fetus had been wrapped in some fabric, clothes and plastic bags and then placed inside a shopping bag. The shopping bag also contained some handwritten essays about buffalos that appeared to be apart of a school assignment. The essays contained no names or any identifying features.

Investigating Agency(s)

Agency Name: Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office

Agency Contact Person: Michael Simley

Agency Phone Number: (414) 223-1200

Agency Address: 933 W Highland Ave

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233

Unidentified Wiki


r/gratefuldoe • • 3d ago

Could Salvador Morales Sanchez Be "Diego Perez" (1998)?

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Picture 1 & 2: Salvador On Top, "Diego Perez" On Bottom

Picture 3: Facial Closeups From Left To Right: Salvador, Diego, Salvador, Diego, Salvador, Diego

Picture 4: Salvador On Top, "Diego Perez" On Bottom

Picture 5: The Nameless Doe Facebook Post

I've been debating on whether to post this for some months now and i've decided I guess I will. I came across a Facebook post a few months ago around April from The Nameless Doe. It was posted on March 29 and it was about someone who was searching for their uncle whom the family had not seen in over 30 years. His name was Salvador Morales Sanchez. He was born on October 25, 1957. He is originally from Guanajuato, Mexico. The last known places he lived were Kentucky and Chicago. The moment I seen his three pictures I instantly thought of a John Doe i'd seen before while searching around. A John Doe known as "Diego Perez", one of the many aliases he used.

The Discovery Of John Doe...

On February 10, 1998, the body of a man was found on the floor of an unoccupied unit at the Spanish Gates apartment complex, located at 4601 Em Kentucky Avenue in Glendale, Colorado. A maintenance worker, noticing a foul odor, decided to investigate the source. After finding the body, he alerted the property manager, who then called the police. He was in a moderate state of decomposition and was believed to have died approximately three days earlier. His body was surrounded by drug paraphernalia and thousands of dollars in cash. An autopsy found that he had 132 nanograms of heroin per milliliter of blood in his system, and his death was ruled a result of a drug overdose.

The decedent was found with multiple false identification cards, one of which was issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety under the name "Diego Perez", which was not counterfeit, but obtained using stolen credentials. The address listed on it was for a building in Austin, Texas, once owned by the Salvation Army and used as a homeless shelter. Investigators found that the decedent had several prior run-ins with U.S. law enforcement and the Immigration and Naturalization Service, during which he used false names. Multiple Alien Identification Numbers were also found to be associated with him in Immigration and Naturalization Service records including, A22 395 340/022395340 and A22 421 232/022421232. One of his mugshots was taken at Pine Lodge Corrections Center in Spokane, Washington, on May 7, 1986, under the "S. Franco" alias.

Thoughts...

Salvador does not have a missing person report as far as I know. Which leaves me unable to compare him to "Diego Perez". But the pictures of Salvador and "Diego Perez" together bare a huge resemblance in my opinion. Also the names Salvador Sanchez and "Diego Perez" rhyme and sometimes people who are using aliases will use a similar rhyming name that is nowhere near their real name. Also the alias name "S. Franco" leaves me wondering what could that S mean? Maybe it could be abbreviation for his first name Salvador without him actually saying his real full first name. Also since Salvador was born in 1957 he would be 40 years old by 1998 and "Diego Perez" is estimated to be around 25-30 which makes Salvador a bit out of the age range but not crazy far from it. Also "Diego Perez" had tattoos and it's unknown if Salvador had tattoos but he possibly could have.

Also I dont know much about how the immigration stuff works so anyone who does know more is welcome to explain in the comments but Salvador was born in Mexico meaning he wasn't initially an American citizen but he at some point must have came to America since places he last lived include Kentucky and Chicago. I find it interesting that "Diego Perez" had many run-ins with the Immigration and Naturalization Service using a false name and Salvador wasn't originally an American citizen maybe that could be something to tie these two together as well. Not much is known about Salvador and I can't compare anything either or say to much all I can say is that Salvador and "Diego Perez" look very similar. I truly hope i'm wrong and that Salvador is out there living his life somewhere but to go no contact with family for over 30 years is a long time.

Kentucky to Colorado is 1,275 miles or 19 hours 14 minutes. Chicago to Colorado is 1,067 miles or 16 hours 6 minutes. Both are far distances but it seems "Diego Perez" traveled to lots of different places in his life.

What are you guys thoughts? Do you think Salvador Sanchez could be a good potential match to 'Diego Perez"?

LINKS

Diego Perez (1998)