DNA Doe Project - General Discussion #3

[imstilla.grandma]

 

[djanga]

Do we know why they don't seem to be updating the tab behind this one (Match Data)? Or are they updating the stats but not updating the column heading that says data is from June 3, 2023?

Unfortunately, they did not say why they stopped updating the spreadsheet—probably just too much work, as the number of cases is growing. But yes, they are updating the stats and the table with the status of the cases every 1-2 months.

 

[djanga]

New case!

https://www.facebook.com/100068121797204/posts/909851044628947

 

[djanga]

Lompoc Jane Doe’s thread:

R

CA Thread 'CA - Lompoc, WhtFem 16-25, 205UFCA, overbite, horseshoe earrings, Aug'69'

Apr 8, 2006

Unidentified White Female
Located on August 3, 1969 near a quarry on Highway 1, south of Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, California.
The victim died from multiple stab wounds and a slit throat.

Vital Statistics

Estimated age: 16 - 25 years old
Approximate Height and Weight: 5'4"; 125 lbs.
Distinguishing Characteristics: Shoulder-length brown hair dyed a reddish blonde; blue eyes. She had pierced ears. ...

• Richard
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• Forum: The Unidentified

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[djanga]

New case! From Monroe County, Mississippi

Merrimac John Doe 2022 | DNA Doe Project

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[djanga]

New case! From Monroe County, Mississippi

Merrimac John Doe 2022 | DNA Doe Project

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It is Illinois! Sorry for a mistake.

 

[summergirl1]

One of their latest cases: Ashland John Doe 1977 | DNA Doe Project

 

[doggybag2355]

New case, first one from New Mexico

Los Lunas Jane Doe 2022 | DNA Doe Project

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[doggybag2355]

<modsnip> Here’s a link to Metcalfe County Jane Doe’s DDP page for archival’s sake

Metcalfe County Jane Doe 2021 | DNA Doe Project

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[djanga]

New case, from Maryland, is it their first case from this state?

Greenbelt John Doe 1981 | DNA Doe Project

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[djanga]

Also, great news! I just read on his thread that Redbud Trail John Doe has been tentatively identified, and the announcement will be made soon

Redbud Trail John Doe 1998 | DNA Doe Project

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[djanga]

Great news! The Dashboard numbers were updated, three more Does identified. Now 134 identified v. 131 on December 14, 2024.

The numbers on the dashboard were updated and now there are 131 identified Does v. 129 in the last update. Also Del Rey Jane Doe 1984 AZ was probably identified but her identity wont be released.

 

[djanga]

New identification! Naylor Road John Doe 2020, DC identified as Darryl Williamson.

Naylor Road John Doe 2020 | DNA Doe Project

 

[iamshadow21]

New identification! Naylor Road John Doe 2020, DC identified as Darryl Williamson.

Naylor Road John Doe 2020 | DNA Doe Project

Darryl's Doe thread: DC - DC - Washington, BlkMale 50-70, UP78616, Found inside home, Unknown to homeowner and neighbors, DDP Case, Oct'20

 

[djanga]

We spoke about the website updates, the main page still says “Your monthly gift will make it possible for DNA Doe Project to take all the cases that come to us in 2024” and the annual report is from 2023, I think for the website to look updated, these things should be updated also.

 

[djanga]

I guess they have a few new active cases! The hours of active research have more than doubled compared to last week, which usually indicates they are working on a new case.

 

[djanga]

The update on Lincoln County Rail Car John Doe 1961.

Researchers traced this man’s roots back to Texas, Louisiana, and Alabama

Ancestry kits linked to an unidentified person investigation from 1961

Ancestry and DNA sites helped investigators get closer to solving a mystery dating back to 1961.

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[djanga]

New update on this Baker County John Doe, Florida.

Genealogy research has determined that the unidentified man has links to the Caldas and Antioquia regions of Colombia, while the cities of Aranzazu, Manizales and Medellín are of particular interest. Surnames in his family tree may include Ocampo, Giraldo, Ramírez or Mejía.

https://www.facebook.com/100068121797204/posts/930350945912290

 

[djanga]

A new article about aBaker County John Doe Baker County & DNA Doe Project working to identify remains from 1995 cold case

 

[djanga]

This is an amazing article about fundraising for DDP cases and raising awareness for missing women through art:


The exhibit, showing until March 7, displayed 30 images of former Jane Does backlit in resin and surrounded by silhouettes, envelopes and vintage clothing patterns. Minneapolis-based artist Rachel Coyne wants to celebrate the DNA Doe Project’s identification of women who were missing and disappeared.

“These women are being returned to their families and returned to themselves in a sort of way,” Coyne said. “It’s a celebration of their names.”

Coyne stumbled upon the DNA Doe Project on Facebook around four years ago. The nonprofit aims to raise money and awareness for genetic genealogy to efficiently identify missing persons. The project inspired Coyne to create art.

‘Missing and Disappeared’ exhibit shines light on Jane Does

“Missing and Disappeared” brings to light the crisis of missing and unidentified women. Unlike the name, the exhibit is a space to honor the return of their stories. The exhibit,...

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