Despite extensive efforts by investigators, the man could not be identified, and he was classified as John Doe. Details of the case were entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) as UP12710. The Marion County Coroner's Office is now seeking to utilize advanced DNA technology in hopes of providing new leads about the man’s identity.
To do so,the Marion County Coroner's Office submitted forensic evidence to Othram to determine if advanced forensic DNA testing can help to establish an identity for the man or a close relative. Othram scientists will work to develop a suitable DNA extract so that a comprehensive DNA profile can be developed for the man using Forensic Grade Genome Sequencing®. Othram's in-house forensic genetic genealogy team will use this profile in a genetic genealogy search to develop new leads in the case.
Anyone with information that could aid in this investigation is encouraged to contact the Marion County Coroner's Office by calling 317-327-4744 and referencing NamUs ID 12710.
A DNASolves crowdfund has been created to raise funds for the casework costs. Your support can make a difference in identifying this individual and reconnecting him with his family. Please consider donating to the DNASolves fund to help cover the costs of advanced DNA testing. Additionally, if you have taken a consumer DNA test, you can contribute by opting into forensic genetic genealogy matching to assist in solving this case and others like it.
