DNA Doe Project - General Discussion #3

[djanga]

So many new cases recently! Also quite a few of them are with the coloboration with National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. New case. Norfolk John Doe 2003, a teenage boy found in Elizabeth River near the Harbor Park stadium in Norfolk, Virginia.

Norfolk John Doe 2003 | DNA Doe Project

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[doggybag2355]

New Virginia case: Norfolk John Doe 2003 | DNA Doe Project

 

[djanga]

The DDP just posted:
I don’t know if they are working on Park County John Doe, but previously they identified another man found in Park County, Colorado. I think a different agency works on this case:

https://www.facebook.com/100068121797204/posts/pfbid02KcZbTpAGs2FVfirKccFHgb8WUoRLWniQc6LMKLwSan3E7cZM6gczqsBfUxxgEwQFl

 

[doggybag2355]

New case from San Diego County: Imperial Beach John Doe 1979 | DNA Doe Project

 

[The4TierBridge]

They are now working on #UP55977, a man's skull found in Williams AZ in November 1980 with limited info. Like all Coconino Co cases, it is in need of donations (his status says active research though?).

Williams John Doe 1980 | DNA Doe Project

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[djanga]

They are now working on #UP55977, a man's skull found in Williams AZ in November 1980 with limited info. Like all Coconino Co cases, it is in need of donations (his status says active research though?).

Williams John Doe 1980 | DNA Doe Project

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I think USD 1000 is for logistics and administrative costs, database fees of each case, it probably means that the extraction and lab costs were covered by the law enforcement/agency in charge.

 

[ChatteringBirds]

New Virginia case: Norfolk John Doe 2003 | DNA Doe Project

Here's the thread for the teenager:

VA Thread 'VA - Norfolk, MultMale 14-25, UP2560, Found in the Elizabeth River near Harbor Park Stadium, Black shirt, NCMEC Recon, Mar'03'

Jul 13, 2022

Couldn't find thread

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

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

www.namus.gov

Have you seen this child? John Doe2003

Missing From: NORFOLK, VA. Missing Date: Wed, Mar 05 2003. On March 5, 2003 an unidentified male between the ages of 14-21 was found floating in the Elizabeth River near Harbor Park in Norfolk, VA. It's estimated he had been deceased about 7 days prior to being found. He was found fully clothed...

www.missingkids.org

T2003-61942

Reconstructions


"The decedent was found in the Elizabeth River near Harbor Park Stadium. Interval between death & discovery, days to weeks."

Location Found - Norfolk, Virginia
DBF - March 5, 2003
Age Range - 14-25 Years
Race / Ethnicity - White, Hispanic, Asian
Estimated PMI - 7 Days

Height - 5' 8"(68 inches) Measured
Weight - 135 lbs Measured

Hair Color - Black
Eye color - Unknown (Presumed...

• Hochman
• Replies: 13
• Forum: The Unidentified

 

[djanga]

John Charles City John Doe 1979, Virginia identified as Nick Lopsis, who had been reported missing on May 31, 1979.

Charles City County Investigator Uses Genetic Genealogy to Solve 1979 Cold Case - Virginia Sheriffs’ Association

Charles City County authorities have announced a breakthrough in a decades-old cold case, identifying human remains discovered along the James River in 1979 through the use of advanced genetic genealogy. Investigator Zohra Anwari was contacted by the Virginia State Police Cold Case Division...

vasheriff.org

 

[iamshadow21]

John Charles City John Doe 1979, Virginia identified as Nick Lopsis, who had been reported missing on May 31, 1979.

Charles City County Investigator Uses Genetic Genealogy to Solve 1979 Cold Case - Virginia Sheriffs’ Association

Charles City County authorities have announced a breakthrough in a decades-old cold case, identifying human remains discovered along the James River in 1979 through the use of advanced genetic genealogy. Investigator Zohra Anwari was contacted by the Virginia State Police Cold Case Division...

vasheriff.org

Nick's Doe thread: VA - VA - Sturgeon Point, Wht/HispMale 17-23, UP9398, "John Charles City Doe 1979", Aug'79

 

[doggybag2355]

Freeborn county John Doe was identified as Luis Robledo: Freeborn Co John Doe 2015 | DNA Doe Project

 

[iamshadow21]

Freeborn county John Doe was identified as Luis Robledo: Freeborn Co John Doe 2015 | DNA Doe Project

Luis's thread: MN - MN - Albert Lea, I-90, WhtMale 40-55, UP13731, garnet/ruby ring, clothes, coins 1965-1992, Apr'15

 

[djanga]

DDP featured cases solved in 2025:

1.8K views · 138 reactions | As we close out 2025, we pause to honor the Does identified this year and hold their families in our hearts. This video honors the individuals behind each case and the loved ones who carried their memories forward. Each

As we close out 2025, we pause to honor the Does identified this year and hold their families in our hearts. This video honors the individuals behind each case and the loved ones who carried their...

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I hope there will be more announcements this year, as there are still 10 days left till the new year and usually there are more announcements in the end of the year