The Unidentified

Help give someone their name back so they can go home! Information, research and discussion of the Unidentified.

Unidentified and Identified Media Threads

Threads
36
Messages
325
Threads
36
Messages
325
nomiadg
2022 John Doe

Alcala and the Unidentified

Can you help to identify any of these people?
Threads
159
Messages
6.3K
Threads
159
Messages
6.3K
Beekarina
Person doing a backbend or hanging upside down in dense foliage

Unclaimed Persons

Those who have been identified by name, but have no known next of kin to take them home - yet.
Threads
1.1K
Messages
6.6K
Threads
1.1K
Messages
6.6K
S
Identified! CA - Merced, Wht Male, Pre 40, UP70156, Hit by truck, "KZ106" Gold Card, 21 July 1993 *id'd March 2026 - Richard Bonham Smaus -> UCP157081*

Unidentified "How To" & Reference Forum

How to search, identify, submit, and help bring them home. Share ideas here. This forum is not for individual cases.
Threads
158
Messages
2.3K
Threads
158
Messages
2.3K
M
Where do i begin with Kings County Jane Doe
Melt71
CA CA - Stockton, AsianMal UP69491, 20-30, Aug '81
Replies
4
Views
746
citizen_sleuth
C
C
CA CA - Carson, HispMale, 20-30, UP14059, crushed to death in a freight train boxcar, Jan.'71
Replies
1
Views
542
Hochman
Hochman
cheemsg
CA CA- El Cajon, Wht/HispMale, 18-40, UP8911, dismembered body in trash bags in the dumpster, track marks. November 1986.
Replies
1
Views
602
PatLaurel
PatLaurel
cheemsg
CA CA- Camarillo, WhtHispMale, 20-30, UP15157, skeletal remains, 6'2 tall. February 1976
Replies
1
Views
504
PatLaurel
PatLaurel
C
CA CA - Cathedral City, Wht/HispMale, 40-50, UP6979, bound and beaten, wrapped in two comforters, Oct.'02
Replies
15
Views
4K
cheemsg
cheemsg
cheemsg
CA CA- Brentwood, UncMale, 25-30, UP12932, found in a cattle pasture, multiple gunshots to the head, "recognisable face". November 1973/4
Replies
10
Views
999
cheemsg
cheemsg
YaYa_521
CA CA - Santa Ana, WhtHispMale 17-23, UP7664, Hit & Run Accident Victim, Jul'88
Replies
1
Views
542
YaYa_521
YaYa_521
cheemsg
CA CA- Sausalito, WhtMale, 20-40, UP17772, decomposed body found in the bay, January 1973.
Replies
4
Views
610
HopeRains
HopeRains
cheemsg
CA CA- La Canada, WhtMale, 20-30, UP50390, found in a creek bed by hikers, near the 'Singing Springs Cafe'. Face still recognisable. September 1970.
Replies
5
Views
745
cheemsg
cheemsg
cheemsg
CA CA- San Francisco, UnkMale, 15-25, UP5871, dismembered body in trash bags floating in the bay. September 1981.
Replies
18
Views
1K
citizen_sleuth
C
cheemsg
CA CA- Near the San Gabriel Dam, WhtMale, 25-35, UP4360, skeletal remains, possible 1979 death. December 1980.
2
Replies
24
Views
2K
cheemsg
cheemsg
cheemsg
CA CA- Los Angeles, WhtMale, 20-30, UP4169, burned beyond recognition. May 1986.
Replies
8
Views
852
cheemsg
cheemsg
cheemsg
CA CA- Angeles Crest Highway, Wht/Hisp Male, 20-40, UP4205, skull only, pocket knife with an inscription nearby. February 1985.
Replies
5
Views
781
victoriarobinson642
victoriarobinson642
cheemsg
CA CA- Baker, WhtMale, 18-30, UP8309, dismembered limbs in a trash bag at the side of the road, shaved legs, December 1984.
Replies
7
Views
811
iamshadow21
iamshadow21
cheemsg
CA CA- Seal Beach, UnkMale, 22-28, UP11572, headless body floated ashore. September 1969.
Replies
0
Views
409
cheemsg
cheemsg
cheemsg
CA CA- Broderick, WhtMale, 18+, UP7704, torso washed up on the Sacramento River, April 1970.
Replies
13
Views
1K
cheemsg
cheemsg
cheemsg
CA CA- Los Angeles, Hispanic/Asian Male, 29-39, UP4221, body dumped in hillside, traumatic injuries, red rose tattoo. August 1984.
Replies
8
Views
798
Caring1
Caring1
H
CA CA - San Francisco, Asian Female, 40-60, UP5873, "The Box Lady", 3 October 1981
Replies
4
Views
846
Goecke
Goecke
cheemsg
CA CA- Los Angeles, Hispanic/White Male, 20-30, UP4288, dead in an alley, December 1982.
Replies
4
Views
715
cheemsg
cheemsg
cheemsg
CA CA- Los Angeles, HispMale, 20-26, dead on Sepulveda Blvd, circumstances unclear, UP4296, September 1982.
Replies
3
Views
682
Hochman
Hochman
You must log in or register to post here.

Guardians Monthly Goal

15 30 45 60 75
Our goal for the month is 75 new Guardians members to sign up. Have you been thinking about becoming a member? Click here to find out how!

Staff online

Members online

... and 81 more.
Total: 5,331 (members: 82, guests: 5,249)

Online statistics

Members online
82
Guests online
5,249
Total visitors
5,331
Totals may include hidden visitors.

Forum statistics

Threads
645,737
Messages
18,847,321
Members
245,778
Latest member
Common Sense Prevails
Top