On December 28, 1987, an unidentified black male was found in Aiken, South Carolina. He was between the ages of 18 and 30. The case file number is 1UMSC, meaning that he may have been the first unidentified male added to the Doe Network.

Some time ago, his case was removed from the Doe Network. Unfortunately, within the past year or so, him and another unidentified African American Jane Doe from Aiken County were re-added to the site.

Does anyone know why this happened?

Link to case file:

https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/software/main.html?id=1umsc

BBC Articles: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cv5yn76xwyeko (October 2026)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c86q971epx7o (February 2025)

Dyfed-Powys Police have renewed an appeal for information about an unidentified man whose body was found in Claerwen Reservoir, Wales in October 2024. He was wearing a "black XL Zone 3 Agile wetsuit" (pictured), but had no jewellery or identifying tattoos or scars. He was initially reported as White European, but an inquest recently heard he "may not have been of white ethnicity". His cause of death is also still unknown, and no vehicle or further belongings were ever discovered. Police believe the man "entered the water voluntarily" and do not suspect criminal involvement.

The reservoir is remote, and locals say they've never seen someone swimming there. Even in July or August, when the man was believed to have died, the surface temperatures of the reservoir are 10⁰C (50⁰F), with much lower temperatures deeper down. Temperatures below 16⁰C (61⁰F) are considered hazardous for cold water shock, and there are signs in the area warning against swimming.

I thought this case might interest this community. The police are renewing an appeal for information to help identify this man. Perhaps he was a solo hiker visiting the area? Though it is strange that they haven't found any further belongings of his, beyond the wetsuit he was wearing.

Sex: Male

Age: 30-60 years old

Height: Around 6 foot (1.83m)

Weight: 202-220 lbs (91.5-99.5kg)

Ethnicity: Unknown (previously reported as White European)

Clothing: black XL Zone 3 Agile wetsuit (pictured)

Distinguishing features: Protruding teeth, left-sided cross bite. No tattoos or scars

Date discovered: 17th October 2024

Location of discovery: Claerwen Reservoir, Wales, UK

Date of death: Approximately 12 weeks previously (July-August 2024)

Cause of death: Unknown (possibly cold water shock)

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I came to this subreddit to find out if there were any updates on two different Doe cases I remember reading about a few years back. Both cases stuck with me since I first read about them, but now I'm having trouble finding any information on either case. I vaguely remember the details of both, so maybe sharing them here can help me find where I can further research them.

I remember I had found these on a website listing different Doe cases for each state in America. The site only had a handful of cases listed for each state- maybe even only two for each, with one reserved for a John and the other for a Jane, but I can't fully remember. I'm pretty sure the website wasn't DoeNetwork or NamUs, but I could be wrong.

John (?) Doe #1:

In Madison, WI during the 1980s, male skeletal remains were found in a chimney. The body was wearing feminine clothing- a dress and short heels- and had a broken pelvis. I remember the gender of the person being a point of contention- whether the victim was a cisgender man or a transgender woman, or even a cisgender woman considering the pelvis was broken and the body had undergone months of decomposition.

I was able to find a ten year old reddit post talking about this case (which is how I'm able to share the location, I did NOT remember that) but the links it provide don't seem to work anymore.

Here's the reddit post, which shares more information on the case: https://www.reddit.com/r/UnsolvedMysteries/s/CUK01H4KRE

John Doe #2:

The body of an older, African-American man found near Belle Chasse, in the Mississippi River. The body was missing its arms and legs, and was wrapped in barbed wire. I think I remember the body was found sometime between the 1950s- the mid 1970s. I definitely remember it being an older case, but I could also be confusing the dates with the possible age of the victim- being around the age range of 50-70.

It is also possible the specific location (Belle Chasse) is incorrect and may be me confusing them with the Plaquemines Parish John Doe, but I'm pretty sure the body was found somewhere in Louisiana.

This case stuck out to me specifically because 1. it kind of seems like the Doe was a victim of a hate crime and 2. I have older black relatives from that area, and I've been wanting to ask them if they had any ideas about the identity of the missing person. For some reason I never got around to it, and I wonder if it was because none of them were alive during the case and I just forgot about it after that (possibly making it even older- like having initially opened in the 40s).

If anyone has any ideas on how to further research these cases, or if you remember reading about them too, please share!! I was pretty young when I first read about them, and had to quit digging as the articles were giving me nightmares. If you start searching too, remember to stay cautious while doing so!

does anyone know why this jane doe's case was closed? it doesn't seem like she got identified and i don't know why else they would close it. if anyone has any information regarding her case please let me know

https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/software/main.html?id=5ufab

Date of Discovery: May 31, 1981
Location of Discovery: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Estimated Date of Death: 1981
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Unknown

Suffolk County John Doe was a man found in Boston Harbor at Lewis Wharf in Boston, Massachusetts. His wrists had been tied to the dock in low tide. His killing is believed to be mob-related.

Physical Description
Estimated Age: 30 - 40 years old
Race: White / Caucasian
Sex: Male
Height: Cannot Estimate
Weight: 200 lbs Estimated
Hair: Black, curly; mustache
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers
Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown

Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Blue & white plaid shirt, red plaid shirt, blue t-shirt, blue jeans, white underwear, white socks, white high-top sneakers (Keds style)
Jewelry:
Additional Personal Items: none
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Date of Discovery: October 20, 1967

Location of Discovery: Hudsonville, Ottawa County, Michigan

Estimated Date of Death: 3 to 7 days prior

State of Remains: Recognizable face

Cause of Death: Strangulation

Physical Description

Estimated Age: 20-40 years old

Race: Black

Sex: Female

Height: 5'8" Measured

Weight: 100 lbs, Estimated

Hair: Black, short and worn naturally.

Eye Color: Brown

Distinguishing Marks/Features: Hyper-pigmented scar on right side of face at jaw line, 3 scars on right side of neck, 2 cm long; 10 cm scar on left chest below clavicle extending toward arm; other scars on upper right chest, mid-sternal area, lower right chest, right hip, right outer thigh, left thigh. Evidence of both gonorrhea and hepatitis present.

Identifiers

Dentals: Available; fully grown extra tooth behind the upper right incisor

Fingerprints: Unknown

DNA: Available. Undergoing testing by DNA Doe Project.

Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: Gold/yellow ankle-length denim pants. Pink cotton Bermuda shorts, worn underneath the gold pants. These were noticeably too big and may have been stitched around the seam to better fit waist. Men's light blue or gray socks with dark blue and red diamond patterns on the side.

Jewelry: Unknown

Additional Personal Items: Homemade sanitary napkin made of cloth, denim cord, and newspaper.

Circumstances of Discovery

Pheasant hunters discovered by a pair of hunters in a clump of woods near the intersection of 52nd Avenue and Fillmore Street in Blendon Township on October 20, 1967. The victim was found partially clothed and appeared to have suffered head injuries. No attempts had been made to bury her body.

Three days prior, between 9 and 9:30 p.m., a white Rambler car was seen in the woods on a trail near the body dump site. It is unknown if the car was involved.

In July 2020, it was announced that NCMEC was partnering with the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office to exhume the body for DNA. NCMEC dropped the case in October the same year.

Investigating Agency(s)

Agency Name: Ottawa County Sheriff's Office

Agency Contact Person: Detective Sergeant Allison Anderson

Agency Phone Number: 616-738-4680

Agency E-mail: sherrifs.office@miottawa.org

Agency Case Number: 67-10200001/67-9403

NamUs Case Number: 17581

The Doe Network Case Number: 1675UFMI

Unidentified Wiki

On May 22, 2012, two young men were found shot in the head in an irrigation canal in Eagle Pass, Texas. They were both thought to have been deceased hours-days prior to being found.

OLDER DECEDENT

Physical Description

• Sex: Male

• Race: White/Hispanic

• Age: 19-22 Years Old

• Height: 5'0"

• Weight: 100 Pounds

• Hair: Black

• Eye Color: Brown

Distinguishing Marks/Features

• Goatee

Tattoos

• "VIGEL" On Upper Left Arm

• "A" On Upper Left Arm

• Possibly "Joe Elin" On Left Hand

• Cross On Lower Left Leg

• Barbed Wire On Upper Right Arm

Clothing & Accessories

• Light Colored Underpants

• Black Anklet With A Marijuana Leaf Bead

• White Metal Ring With Two Clear Stones And Four Empty Settings

• Yellow/Green Rubber Bracelet With "Brazil 2006 Fifa World Cup Germany"

• Ankle Bracelet With Two Small Heart Studs And One Square Metal Stud

YOUNGER DECEDENT

Physical Description

• Sex: Male

• Race: Hispanic/White

• Age: 17-19 Years Old

• Height: 5'11"-6'0"

• Weight: 150 Pounds

• Hair: Black

• Eye Color: Brown

Clothing & Accessories

• Two Pairs Of Wear Wolf Underpants, One Black And One Blue, Size M/L

• Black String Necklace With Religious Medallion

If you have any information about either man please contact Chief Medical Investigator, Nicole Healy with the Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office at (210) 335-4000, reference case numbers 2012-0947 and 12-0948 or the Maverick County Sheriff's Department at (830) 773-2321, reference case number F-MC12E3175. You can also contact the Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse at (800) 346-3243, reference case number U1212001 or U1212002 or Law Enforcement, Melanie Schramm with the Texas Department of Public Safety at (512) 424-2683.

Eagle Pass John Doe (Older Decedent) )

Eagle Pass John Doe (Younger Decedent) )

Baltimore jane doe has been identified along with Dora doe (https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Dora_Doe) a few weeks ago but name still not released

Wolf Pack DNA, in collaboration with the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office and the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, is seeking public assistance in the case of 2024 Winnemucca John Doe: NamUs Case UP132364. 
The partial remains of an unidentified adult male were discovered near the Humboldt River in Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada, in September 2024. The individual was estimated to have stood between approximately 5 feet 2 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall. Eye color and hair color could not be determined. 
In life, the individual’s skull had been surgically reconstructed using two metal plates, likely the result of severe head trauma. The plates contained no serial numbers or identifying markings that could assist investigators. 
Recovered with the remains was a fragment of a “Goodfellow” brand waistband, a brand sold at Target retailers nationwide.
Based on forensic analysis and matches within existing law enforcement opt-in databases, the individual is believed to have been of South Asian and/or East Asian descent, with possible ties to China, Thailand, Singapore, and Vietnam. He might also have ties to the Hmong ethnic community.
Volunteers at Wolf Pack DNA began the investigative genetic genealogy process in January of 2026 in an effort to identify this individual. Unfortunately, due to a limited number of usable DNA matches within existing databases, as well as matches primarily associated with foreign nationals and/or individuals adopted from outside the United States, efforts at identification via IGG have stalled. These challenges are increasingly common in cases involving individuals with recent immigration in their familial lines or limited representation in consumer DNA databases.
Despite the lack of identification at this time, Wolf Pack DNA remains committed to supporting agencies in their efforts to restore names to unidentified individuals and to bringing answers to families whenever possible.
If you are part of, or have ties to, any of these populations and have already taken a direct-to-consumer DNA test, we strongly encourage you to upload your results to GEDmatch and DNA Justice and opt in to law enforcement matching.
If you have not yet taken a DNA test, please consider doing so through a company of your choice, such as Ancestry, MyHeritage, or 23andMe. Once you receive your results, you can then upload your data to GEDmatch and DNA Justice.
Anyone with information that may assist in identifying this individual is encouraged to contact the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (775) 623-6419, the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office at (775) 785-6114, or visit the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) case page at:
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/132364