DNA Doe Project - General Discussion #3

[djanga]

A few of the DDP’s active cases appeared in Cleveland19 article:

Unidentified Special: Do you recognize this John or Jane Doe?

19 Investigates profiled several John and Jane Doe cases in our news special, Unidentified. Find out who you can contact with leads here.

www.cleveland19.com

 

[djanga]

Grundy County Jane Doe’s Namus is down! I really hope that the DDP identified her after so many years of hard work!

 

[djanga]

According to his thread, Hill Building John Doe 1985 was tentatively identified and the comparison with a family member is pending

Hill Building John Doe 1985 - DNA Doe Project

Description: On February 7th, 1985, the partially decomposed frozen remains of an individual were found on the second floor of the abandoned JJ Hill Building in St. Paul, Minnesota. The deceased was determined to be a Caucasian male between 20-40 years old, approximately 5’ 11” and 180 pounds...

dnadoeproject.org

 

[doggybag2355]

Seems Othram just had a solve very similar to Joseph Henry Loveless back in 2019. A woman who was found in Ventura County in 1985 was identified as a woman who died in 1915. I remember writing that page a few years back and there was nothing that really indicated such an old death.

 

[djanga]

The DDP made an update in Lincoln County Rail Car John Doe case

“DNA Doe Project have discovered that John Doe had recent ancestors from St. Landry Parish in Louisiana, while he himself may have been from Texas.

“Although we now know that the Doe has ancestors from Louisiana, it seems that multiple branches of his family moved to parts of Texas such as Houston and Beaumont,” said team leader Jennifer Randolph. “It’s possible that he grew up in Texas, and he may still have living family in Houston and/or Beaumont.”

The DNA Doe Project’s research has not revealed any genealogical link to Nebraska, but a clue found with John Doe’s remains points to his having lived in California prior to his death – a packet of cigarettes labeled with a California tax stamp.”

https://www.facebook.com/100068121797204/posts/pfbid02WsezaxrBeeupoE8CPetsuoxw3Wmnkey6YCTxxZ5oy36TiRCFH7rbyUDMoR5ADxJdl

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WWII Prisoner of War Remains Case Selected as DNA Hit of the Year

GTH DNA has announced that a case involving the identification of a WWII U.S. service member who perished as a Japanese prisoner of war has been selected as the DNA Hit of the Year for 2024.

www.forensicmag.com

 

[djanga]

I can’t find the thread on websleuth for Turkey Point John Doe 1998 Lancaster, PA. His Namus was recently updated and now he is listed as Afro-American.

Turkey Point John Doe 1998 - DNA Doe Project

Description: On April 18, 1998, a fisherman discovered the decomposing body of an adult Caucasian man in the Susquehanna River near Turkey Point in Lancaster, PA. The John Doe was estimated to be 6’1” tall and 260 pounds. His age could not be determined. The letter “R” was tattooed on his...

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The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

 

[djanga]

Kenosha John Doe’s Namus is down! I really hope this man was identified, it is one of the oldest DDP’s cases! I am amazed he and Grundy County Jane Doe were both identified (the DDP was working on both cases for around 4-5 years.

There are so many cases now where Namus was removed, I will update the list later

Kenosha John Doe 1993 - DNA Doe Project

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[doggybag2355]

Not sure if it was mentioned but Florence Clandestine Grave Jane Doe's NamUs is down as well.

 

[djanga]

Updated list of cases where Namus was removed:

The first one Peter Kalama Jane Doe’s Namus was removed in December 2022 and the last last week.

1. Peter Kalama Ln Jane Doe 2013 (WA)

Peter Kalama Ln Jane Doe 2013 - DNA Doe Project

New pending case announcement from DNA Doe for human body parts found out of Yelm, Washington. Please visit our page to learn more.

dnadoeproject.org

2. Travis County John Doe 2021 (TX)

Travis County John Doe 2021 - DNA Doe Project

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3. LaVergne Jane Doe 2007 (TN)

LaVergne Jane Doe 2007 - DNA Doe Project

Follow this active DNA Doe case of LaVergne Jane Doe from Tennessee. Click here to read more and follow all DNA Doe cases.

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4. Slaughter Creek Jane Doe 2020, Travis County, (TX)

Slaughter Creek Jane Doe 2020 - DNA Doe Project

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5. Florence Junction Clandestine Grave Jane Doe 1988

Florence Junction Clandestine Grave Jane Doe 1988 - DNA Doe Project

Description: On June 28, 1988, the decomposing remains of a white woman were found partially buried in the desert in Pinal County, Arizona. The area is located approximately ¼ mile west of US 79 and south of Florence Junction. The woman was believed to have died within the previous year and...

dnadoeproject.org

6. Naylor Road John Doe (Washington D.C.) 2020

Naylor Road John Doe 2020 - DNA Doe Project

Description: On October 4, 2020, the body of an African American man was found inside of a home on Naylor Road in Washington D.C. The deceased was estimated to be between 50-70 years old, approximately 5’4” tall and 160 pounds. He had black hair and brown eyes. The man was unknown to the...

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7. Grundy County Jane Doe (IL)

Grundy County Jane Doe - DNA Doe Project

Follow this DNA Doe case of a black woman found by a farmer in Illinois. As the case progresses, we will update this page.

dnadoeproject.org

8. Kenosha John Doe, WI

Kenosha John Doe 1993 - DNA Doe Project

dnadoeproject.org

Also according to his thread, Hill Building John Doe has been tentatively identified

Hill Building John Doe 1985 - DNA Doe Project

Description: On February 7th, 1985, the partially decomposed frozen remains of an individual were found on the second floor of the abandoned JJ Hill Building in St. Paul, Minnesota. The deceased was determined to be a Caucasian male between 20-40 years old, approximately 5’ 11” and 180 pounds...

dnadoeproject.org

 

[Caring1]

Updated list of cases where Namus was removed:

The first one Peter Kalama Jane Doe’s Namus was removed in December 2022 and the last last week.

1. Peter Kalama Ln Jane Doe 2013 (WA)

Peter Kalama Ln Jane Doe 2013 - DNA Doe Project

New pending case announcement from DNA Doe for human body parts found out of Yelm, Washington. Please visit our page to learn more.

dnadoeproject.org

2. Travis County John Doe 2021 (TX)

Travis County John Doe 2021 - DNA Doe Project

dnadoeproject.org

3. LaVergne Jane Doe 2007 (TN)

LaVergne Jane Doe 2007 - DNA Doe Project

Follow this active DNA Doe case of LaVergne Jane Doe from Tennessee. Click here to read more and follow all DNA Doe cases.

dnadoeproject.org

4. Slaughter Creek Jane Doe 2020, Travis County, (TX)

Slaughter Creek Jane Doe 2020 - DNA Doe Project

dnadoeproject.org

5. Florence Junction Clandestine Grave Jane Doe 1988

Florence Junction Clandestine Grave Jane Doe 1988 - DNA Doe Project

Description: On June 28, 1988, the decomposing remains of a white woman were found partially buried in the desert in Pinal County, Arizona. The area is located approximately ¼ mile west of US 79 and south of Florence Junction. The woman was believed to have died within the previous year and...

dnadoeproject.org

6. Naylor Road John Doe (Washington D.C.) 2020

Naylor Road John Doe 2020 - DNA Doe Project

Description: On October 4, 2020, the body of an African American man was found inside of a home on Naylor Road in Washington D.C. The deceased was estimated to be between 50-70 years old, approximately 5’4” tall and 160 pounds. He had black hair and brown eyes. The man was unknown to the...

dnadoeproject.org

7. Grundy County Jane Doe (IL)

Grundy County Jane Doe - DNA Doe Project

Follow this DNA Doe case of a black woman found by a farmer in Illinois. As the case progresses, we will update this page.

dnadoeproject.org

8. Kenosha John Doe, WI

Kenosha John Doe 1993 - DNA Doe Project

dnadoeproject.org

Also according to his thread, Hill Building John Doe has been tentatively identified

Hill Building John Doe 1985 - DNA Doe Project

Description: On February 7th, 1985, the partially decomposed frozen remains of an individual were found on the second floor of the abandoned JJ Hill Building in St. Paul, Minnesota. The deceased was determined to be a Caucasian male between 20-40 years old, approximately 5’ 11” and 180 pounds...

dnadoeproject.org

Thank you for the updated list.

 

[doggybag2355]

St. Croix County Jane Doe has a new reconstruction

St Croix County Jane Doe 2002 - DNA Doe Project

Description On October 21, 2002 Boy Scouts found a skull and mandible in a plastic bag in a wooded area of a Boy Scout camp near Houlton, Wisconsin. A forensic examination revealed the skull was of a female aged 35 to more than 50 of Asian, Asian Pacific or Native American ancestry. The woman...

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[djanga]

Dashboard has been updated, 4 new cases added as identified

 

[djanga]

The website was updated, many few features added, for the example, I think it is now avaiable in different languages. Also now you can filter any case cathegory by country/state

 

[djanga]

Update of Tulsa Rase Massacre victims

[Update] Uncovering the Past: Significant progress in the Tulsa 1921 Graves Project - Two New DNA Profiles and Updated Surnames/Locations of Interest

As the 103rd anniversary of the tragic 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre approaches, the City of Tulsa's quest to identify victims and connect with their relatives is gaining momentum. At the forefront of this effort is our team at Intermountain Forensics, a proud partner in this critical investigation...

www.intermountainforensics.com

 

[djanga]

Grundy County Jane Doe identification will be relased on thursday

Jane Seneca Doe's Identity Will Be Released on Thursday

Grundy County Coroner John Callahan’s office has identified the victim of a 1976 Cold Case Homicide.

www.wcsjnews.com

 

[djanga]

The Grundy County Coroner's Office will release the victim's identity during a news conference on Thursday, June 27 at 1 p.m.

Victim in 1976 Illinois cold case to be identified: coroner's office

A decades-old cold case is one step closer to being solved after law enforcement identified the victim who was found dead in unincorporated Seneca, Illinois in 1976.

www.yahoo.com

 

[djanga]

The DDP has a new case from Illinois, I am sure it will be soon added to the website

GENESEO JOHN DOE: WM, 16-20, found near a bridge over Cat Creek - 27 October 1966

GENESEO JOHN DOE: WM, 16-20, found near a bridge over Cat Creek - 27 October 1966

theunidentified.createaforum.com

 

[doggybag2355]

The DDP has a new case from Illinois, I am sure it will be soon added to the website

GENESEO JOHN DOE: WM, 16-20, found near a bridge over Cat Creek - 27 October 1966

GENESEO JOHN DOE: WM, 16-20, found near a bridge over Cat Creek - 27 October 1966

theunidentified.createaforum.com

Weird, I just added that case to the UID wiki last week. Apparently Doe Network marked them as identified in 2020 but their NamUs came back up recently. I thought it was just a clerical error but I guess not.

 

[Grungster]

The DDP has a new case from Illinois, I am sure it will be soon added to the website

GENESEO JOHN DOE: WM, 16-20, found near a bridge over Cat Creek - 27 October 1966

GENESEO JOHN DOE: WM, 16-20, found near a bridge over Cat Creek - 27 October 1966

theunidentified.createaforum.com

Huh, doe network had him has identified. Not sure why. Now we know DDP is working on him. Good. I’m sure they’ll be able to get this guy identified quickly.