Unlisted Missing and Unidentified Persons Research

[Keiri]

Larson’s parents reported him missing two days later, after his abandoned vehicle was discovered by a conservation officer at the Porkies
This makes me think a case exists somewhere, even if he's not in NAMUS.

Yes, I contacted Madison Police this morning, they said I need to ask records, UW pd might have it, or the Michigan police might have it. So I'll be working on finding the case number to submit him to NaMus

 

[victoriarobinson642]

I came across J M looking for another missing man from WA. She's number 597. Maybe someone with better sleuthing skills can find more info on her - would love to be able to enter her into NAMUS.

 

[DS2021]

Melville storm drain doe June 1989

Clipping found in Newsday (Nassau Edition) published in Hempstead, New York on 6/28/1989. Melville storm drain doe June 1989

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Pretty sure this doe is still unidentified and not in namus

 

[Keiri]

I have entered many doe network cases recently, including ones in NaMus but not on doe. Today I added 5 NaMus cases with missing persons report numbers. If you have open records in your state, you might be able to email your records handler of the local department and have them give you a list of open missing people cases and case numbers. I feel so empowered by this, like I might actually help.

 

[Keiri]

Melville storm drain doe June 1989

Clipping found in Newsday (Nassau Edition) published in Hempstead, New York on 6/28/1989. Melville storm drain doe June 1989

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Pretty sure this doe is still unidentified and not in namus

This is literally where I grew up and I have no recollection of this… I double checked on doe network and he’s not on there either. You could email Melville pd and ask them if the case is open, whether they will put in on NaMus

 

[victoriarobinson642]

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NY Thread 'NY - Dix Hills, MultFem 20-40, UP131742, fused phalanges, Found in a wooded area, Apr'98'

Oct 25, 2024

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
NamUs: UP131742
UID Multiple (White/Caucasian, Hispanic/Latino, Asian) Female
Dix Hills, NY

Case Numbers​

ME/C Case Number: 98-1493

Demographics​

Estimated Age Group: Adult - Pre 40
Estimated Age Range (Years): 20-40
Height: 5' 8"(68 inches) , Estimated
Weight: Cannot Estimate

Circumstances​

Date Body Found: April 30, 1998
NamUs Case Created: October 21, 2024

Location Found​

Location: Dix Hills, New York 11746
County: Suffolk County
Found On Tribal Land: No
Circumstances of...

• ProudSuggestion3528
• Replies: 19
• Forum: The Unidentified

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I'm wondering if case #99, N P, could be a match to this Doe of Yugoslavian ancestry found on long island.

 

[DS2021]

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NY Thread 'NY - Dix Hills, MultFem 20-40, UP131742, fused phalanges, Found in a wooded area, Apr'98'

Oct 25, 2024

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
NamUs: UP131742
UID Multiple (White/Caucasian, Hispanic/Latino, Asian) Female
Dix Hills, NY

Case Numbers​

ME/C Case Number: 98-1493

Demographics​

Estimated Age Group: Adult - Pre 40
Estimated Age Range (Years): 20-40
Height: 5' 8"(68 inches) , Estimated
Weight: Cannot Estimate

Circumstances​

Date Body Found: April 30, 1998
NamUs Case Created: October 21, 2024

Location Found​

Location: Dix Hills, New York 11746
County: Suffolk County
Found On Tribal Land: No
Circumstances of...

• ProudSuggestion3528
• Replies: 19
• Forum: The Unidentified

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I'm wondering if case #99, N P, could be a match to this Doe of Yugoslavian ancestry found on long island.

Not a bad idea

 

[Keiri]

Being from Melville myself, I thought it would be interesting to note that Dix Hills and Melville are adjacent to one another. Like, not even a 5 minute drive. (regarding dix hills and melville bone articles, above)

 

[victoriarobinson642]

Not a bad idea

No clue how to submit a tip for that, though. She's not in any database.

 

[DS2021]

No clue how to submit a tip for that, though. She's not in any database.

Suffolk County really seems to care about solving cases, i would email them and explain the situation

[email protected]

 

[Keiri]

No clue how to submit a tip for that, though. She's not in any database.

That’s ok, just email anything about her and an explanation. The fact they aren’t in a database is actually promising, because they may not have checked yet.

 

[victoriarobinson642]

I shot them an email. Even if she's not a match to Jane Doe, I'd love to see her in NAMUS.

 

[Keiri]

I shot them an email. Even if she's not a match to Jane Doe, I'd love to see her in NAMUS.

Agreed. You can also submit it to NaMus if you get a police report number from them associated with the remains

 

[victoriarobinson642]

I never heard back from LE directly, though apparently they did read the email. I may submit through NAMUS.

 

[heartanium]

Let me know if I'm posting this incorrectly. MP was reported missing in 1941, body still not found by 1945 according to newspaper articles.

D.L.C: July 6, 1941
Location: Phippsburg, Routt County, Colorado
Age: 28
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 89 lbs
Clothing: Rose colored, knee length coat (allegedly)
Circumstances: MP was allegedly killed by being strangled to death by her husband at their home in Phippsburg, Colorado after a domestic dispute. Her body wrapped in a blanket, weighted down, and dumped in the Colorado river off a bridge west of Fruita.

Bruner - July 18, 1941

Clipping found in The Daily Sentinel published in Grand Junction, Colorado on 7/18/1941. Bruner - July 18, 1941

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Bruner - December 19, 1944

Clipping found in Fort Collins Coloradoan published in Fort Collins, Colorado on 12/19/1944. Bruner - December 19, 1944

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Bruner - September 21, 1943

Clipping found in Fort Collins Coloradoan published in Fort Collins, Colorado on 9/21/1943. Bruner - September 21, 1943

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Bruner - April 9, 1945

Clipping found in The Daily Sentinel published in Grand Junction, Colorado on 4/9/1945. Bruner - April 9, 1945

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Bruner

Clipping found in The Buffalo News published in Buffalo, New York on 1/23/1945. Bruner

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[heartanium]

Here's another Jane Doe I can't find a resolution for:

Date Found: November 19, 1961
Location: Stratford, Kings County, California
PMI: 9 months - 1 1/2 years
Race: Caucasian
Age: 50 years
Height: Under 5ft
Weight: 90-100 pounds
Hair: Dark hair with slight gray
Clothing: Dress, sweatshirt, knitted slippers, socks, and underclothing
Deformities: Scoliosis, would have walked with a gait, curvature was severe enough where she may have not been able to walk at all. May have used wheelchair or cutches.
Accessories: Army-type blanket

Circumstances: On November 19, 1961 the mummified body of a middle-age woman was found by a hunter. The location was 5 1/2 miles south of Stratford on the east side of the Kings River. The body was found pinned and wrapped in an army-type blanket. She was found fully clothed, with her clothing indicating her may have been middle or lower class. Law enforcement theorized she may have been from a farm labor family. Pathologists determined that the woman likely died of natural causes and that her family may have not been able to afford to bury her. X-rays and finger prints were able to be lifted from the body due to its mummified state. She was eventually re-buried in Lemoore cemetery under the name Jane Doe.

King County Jane Doe (1961) - 1

Clipping found in The Hanford Sentinel published in Hanford, California on 11/20/1961. King County Jane Doe (1961) - 1

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King County Jane Doe (1961) - 2

Clipping found in The Hanford Sentinel published in Hanford, California on 11/29/1961. King County Jane Doe (1961) - 2

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King County Jane Doe (1961) - 3

Clipping found in The Hanford Sentinel published in Hanford, California on 12/13/1961. King County Jane Doe (1961) - 3

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Her find a grave is here, not sure when she was buried but I'm guessing they were unable to make a positive identification.

 

[friendlysleuther]

Hello. I would really like to start a discussion with others about which states have NAMUS laws.. (even if I’m the only one posting, ha!)

I’m currently working on pushing for some changes in Indiana and have an upcoming meeting with [someone] to discuss this further. One of the changes I’d like to see implemented is making NAMUS reporting mandatory in Indiana after X amount of days of someone being missing.

Why?

As of February 24, 2025, there are 827 missing persons in the Indiana Missing Persons spreadsheet (not including any missing persons from 2025). However, only 239 missing persons are currently listed on NamUs. This discrepancy highlights the need for mandatory reporting to NamUs to ensure comprehensive tracking and increased case resolutions.

As of 2021, NAMUS stated that,

“At present, sixteen states have passed legislation mandating the use of NamUs for missing and/or unidentified persons cases.
Those states are:

• Arizona
• Arkansas
• California
• Connecticut
• Florida
• Illinois
• Michigan
• New Mexico
• New York
• North Carolina
• Oklahoma
• Pennsylvania
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Washington
• West Virginia

”
(I have added / am in the process of adding hyperlinks to statutes for each state)

I’d love to hear from others—
Does your state have NAMUS laws? Have you seen changes where you live after these laws were enacted? If your state is not listed, do you have a resource similar to the Indiana Missing Persons Spreadsheet? If so, what’s the discrepancy (if any) between NAMUS & that resource?

Let’s compare and discuss the varying laws across states!
Who knows, we may be able to make a difference !
(Helping 1 victim, or 1 family would make it all worth it, imo)

 

[iulia]

If I understand correctly, Florida has a 2 hours rule for transmitting MPs reports to NamUs. I had thought it was 24 hours. Wow, are they efficient!

Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine

 

[friendlysleuther]

If I understand correctly, Florida has a 2 hours rule for transmitting MPs reports to NamUs. I had thought it was 24 hours. Wow, are they efficient!

Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine

That's amazing!! I will be adding this, thank you so much <3

 

[iulia]

You're welcome and thank you for starting this thread. I plan to contribute when time allows (does it ever ). I think CT, IL, NC and TN have some laws too, they are among the most active states on NamUs.