Unidentified Human Remains
Moxxy Forensic Investigations does not publicly release all cases due to case sensitivity, agreements with agencies, and/or the circumstances involved.
Summit, Cook County, IL, John Doe 2005
On January 3, 2005, authorities were notified after a body was discovered floating in the Illinois and Michigan (I&M) Shipping Canal near Interstate 55 and 1st Avenue in Summit, Cook County, Illinois.
The decedent was determined to be a white male, approximately 50 to 65 years old, standing about 5’9” and weighing around 185 pounds. He was balding with gray or partially gray hair and a mustache. He had a noticeable gap between his front teeth. At the time of recovery, metal objects had been attached to his body with rope.
The cause of death was determined to be drowning but the manner remains undetermined.
More than two decades later, his identity remains unknown.
Moxxy Forensic Investigations has teamed up with the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office to attempt to identify this John Doe through the use of investigative genetic genealogy. A crowdfund has been established to cover the associated costs. Once funds are received and lab work is complete, Moxxy Forensic Investigations will conduct investigative genetic genealogy to identify this individual.
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/8588?nav
https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/software/main.html?id=910umil
https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Cook_County_John_Doe_(2005)
St. Clair County, MI, Jane Doe 2003
On May 26th, 2003, the body of an African American woman, aged 19-35, was found burning in a dumpster in the area of Wadhams and I-94 in St. Clair County, Michigan. The woman was determined to be 5'5" and 130 pounds. After an extensive investigation, authorities were unable to determine the identify of this woman.
Moxxy Forensic Investigations has teamed up with the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office in Michigan to utilize investigative genetic genealogy to return this Jane Doe her identity.
Investigative genetic genealogy began on this case on July 7th, 2025.
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/7740/details
https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/software/main.html?id=420ufmi
https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/St._Clair_County_Jane_Doe_(May_2003)
Image Credit: Parabon Nanolabs
Image Credit: Sarah Foster
Richmond, Fort Bend County, TX, "Stubby" John Doe 1964
On June 11th, 1964, the decomposing torso of an unidentified individual was found in Richmond, Fort Bend County, Texas on the roadside of FM Road 359.
The individual was determined to be a White male, between 40-60 years of age, 6’0” tall, with an estimated weight of 175 lbs. The cause of death was determined to be homicide, and this man had died within days of the discovery of his remains. The individual’s head, hands, and feet have not been recovered. Due to the conditions of this man’s remains, he was referred to as “Stubby” in all media publications. After an exhaustive investigation to determine the man’s identity, he was buried in 1984 at San Gabriel Cemetery in Richmond. He was later exhumed in 2024 to obtain additional DNA samples to assist in his identification.
Moxxy Forensic Investigations has partnered with the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office to attempt to identify this John Doe through the use of investigative genetic genealogy. A crowdfund has been established to cover the costs associated. Once funds are received and lab work is complete, Moxxy Forensic Investigations will conduct investigative genetic genealogy to identify this individual.
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/4535
https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/software/main.html?id=2251umtx
https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Stubby
Image Credit: Fort Bend County
Image Credit: E. Joseph Deering/Houston Chronicle
Image Credit: Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office
Image Credit: Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office
St. Paul, Ramsey County, MN, John Doe 1978
On June 4th, 1978, the decomposing body of an unidentified individual was found in the Mississippi River at the Hidden Falls Boat Landing in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota.
The individual was determined to be a White male, between 25-30 years of age, and 6'2" tall, weighing 190 lbs., with sandy brown hair and a mustache. The cause of death was determined to be an apparent drowning.
Moxxy Forensic Investigations has partnered with the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office to attempt to identify this John Doe through the use of investigative genetic genealogy. A crowdfund has been established to cover the costs associated. Once funds are received and lab work is complete, Moxxy Forensic Investigations will conduct investigative genetic genealogy to identify this individual. If excess funds are received, they may be used for other Ramsey County cases under contract with Moxxy Forensic Investigations.
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/4806
https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/software/main.html?id=1650ummn
https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Ramsey_County_John_Doe_(June_1978)
St. Paul, Ramsey County, MN, John Doe 1991
On August 27th, 1991, the decomposing body of an unidentified individual was found near a transient camp in a wooded area in Battle Creek Park, off of Douglas Point Road and Highway 61 in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota.
The individual was determined to be a male, between 30-45 years of age, and 5'0" tall. This individual also had an abdominal scar, possibly from a gallbladder operation.
After receiving a recommendation from the Doe Network in May 2024, Moxxy Forensic Investigations partnered with the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office to attempt to identify this John Doe through the use of investigative genetic genealogy. A crowdfund has been established to cover the costs associated. Once funds are received and lab work is complete, Moxxy Forensic Investigations will conduct investigative genetic genealogy to identify this individual. If excess funds are received, they may be used for other Ramsey County cases under contract with Moxxy Forensic Investigations.
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/11436/details
https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/software/main.html?id=3364ummn
https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Ramsey_County_John_Doe_(1991)
Fort Snelling, Ramsey County, MN, John Doe 1978
On March 22nd, 1978, the decomposing body of an unidentified individual was found in the Mississippi River in Fort Snelling State Park near Pike Island in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
The individual was determined to be a White male, between 20-99 years of age. He did not have any visible scars, tattoos, or clothing. The cause of death was determined to be drowning.
After receiving a recommendation from the Doe Network in May 2024, Moxxy Forensic Investigations partnered with the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office to attempt to identify this John Doe through the use of investigative genetic genealogy. A crowdfund has been established to cover the costs associated. Once funds are received and lab work is complete, Moxxy Forensic Investigations will conduct investigative genetic genealogy to identify this individual. If excess funds are received, they may be used for other Ramsey County cases under contract with Moxxy Forensic Investigations.
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/4798
https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Ramsey_County_John_Doe_(March_1978)
https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/software/main.html?id=1646ummn
Richland County, SC, John Doe 1983
On May 29th, 1983, the decomposed body of an unidentified individual was found on a creek bank in Columbia, South Carolina, on the property of the South Carolina State Hospital. It was estimated he had been deceased for 10 to 14 days.
The individual was an African American male, between 45-60 years of age, 6' tall, and weighed approximately 185 pounds. He also had a healed, depressed skull fracture on the left side of his forehead (frontal bone) with a possible associated scar.
After receiving a recommendation from the Doe Network in June 2024, Moxxy Forensic Investigations teamed up with the Richland County Coroner's Office to attempt to identify this John Doe through the use of investigative genetic genealogy. A crowdfund has been established to cover the costs associated. Once funds are received and lab work is complete, Moxxy Forensic Investigations will conduct investigative genetic genealogy to identify this individual.
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/12597/details
https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Richland_County_John_Doe_(1983)
https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/2445umsc.html
Image Credit: S.L.E.D./Richland County Coroner's Office
Harris County, TX, Jane Doe 1994
In partnership with the Harris County Institute of Forensic Science in Harris County, Texas, Moxxy Forensic Investigations is pleased to announce that the case of Harris County Jane Doe 1994 will undergo investigative genetic genealogy.
On October 28th, 1994, the skeletal remains of a 20-30 year old presumed female, identified as White/Caucasian, were discovered in a wooded area by surveyors near the San Jacinto River. It is believed that this individual may have died 2-7 years prior to discovery.
The individual was estimated to be 5'1". Upon discovery, the individual was found to be wearing a brown blouse with stripes, yellow thong-style sandals, and had a small, rectangular shaped purse.
A crowdfund has been established to cover the costs associated. Once funds are received and lab work is complete, Moxxy Forensic Investigations will conduct investigative genetic genealogy to identify this individual.
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/1390/details?nav
https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/1346uftx.html
https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Harris_County_Jane_Doe_(October_28,_1994)
Image Credit: Steve Ueckert, Chronicle
Clark County, IL, Jane Doe, 2013
Moxxy Forensic Investigations is currently conducting investigative genetic genealogy analysis on an unidentified woman found in Clark County, IL, in 2013. She was estimated to be between 20 and 40 years old, stood at 5’3”, weighed approximately 140 pounds, and had brown or black shoulder length hair.
Through genealogical analysis, it has been determined that her ancestral ties are predominantly based in eastern Guatemala, with possible ancestral connections to neighboring El Salvador and Honduras. Investigative genetic genealogy research has determined a strong interest in the Guatemalan municipalities of: Zacapa, Chiquimula, Jutiapa, as well as the country’s capital, Guatemala City. Additional locations of interest include the municipality of Metapán in the department of Santa Ana in El Salvador, along with the western part of Honduras.
If you have a missing loved one who fits this description, we encourage you to come forward by emailing Kaycee Connelly at kaycee@moxxyforensics.com.
Image Credit: Carl Koppelman
Tulsa 1921 Identification Project, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Moxxy Forensic Investigations is honored to partner with Intermountain Forensics and others in our field in assisting with the city of Tulsa's plan to find and identify victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
As this work continues, if anyone has information regarding stories, records, or additional information, or is aware of a family member that was in Tulsa in 1921, please visit the link below to provide this information to assist in the Tulsa 1921 Identification Project.
Image Credit: National Archives
Image Credit: National Archives
Fort Bend County, Texas, John Doe 2023
On June 13th, 2023, the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office was called to the scene of a drowning of an unknown individual. The victim was a Hispanic male, between 40-50 years of age, and weighed approximately 150 pounds. He had a buzz haircut, brown eyes, and wore a mustache and beard.
In March 2024, Moxxy Forensic Investigations teamed up with Intermountain Forensics and the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office to attempt to identify this John Doe through the use of investigative genetic genealogy. A crowdfund has been established to cover the costs associated. Once funds are received and lab work is complete, Moxxy Forensic Investigations will conduct investigative genetic genealogy to identify this individual.
Image Credit: R. Hoch
Fort Bend County, Texas, John Doe 2000
On December 17th, 2000, skeletal remains of a White/Hispanic male, aged 17-23, were discovered by a passerby in Needville, Texas. The decedent was believed to have been deceased 3-9 months prior to discovery. John Doe had a healed fracture of his tailbone and his front two lower incisor teeth were rotated and overlapping. Recent isotope testing indicate he may have originated from Guatemala or Southern Mexico.
In March 2024, Moxxy Forensic Investigations teamed up with Intermountain Forensics, the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office, and the Harris County Institute of Forensic Science to attempt to identify this John Doe through the use of investigative genetic genealogy. A crowdfund has been established to cover the costs associated. Once funds are received and lab work is complete, Moxxy Forensic Investigations will conduct investigative genetic genealogy to identify this individual.
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/5771
https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMU/1184339/1
https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Fort_Bend_County_John_Doe_(2000)
Image Credit: Lois Gibson
New Castle County, Delaware, John Doe 1978
On April 8th, 1978, skeletal remains of a Black male, aged 17-25, were discovered at a landfill in Wilmington, Delaware. The cause of death was undetermined. After an examination of his remains, it was determined that John Doe suffered from a severe pelvic deformity that would have caused him to walk with a noticeable limp on his right side and it is believed that he would have had to walk with the assistance of crutches or a cane. John Doe also suffered from minor spina bifida, something he may not have known he had.
Moxxy Forensic Investigations has teamed up with the Wilmington Police Department in Delaware to utilize investigative genetic genealogy to return John Doe his identity. Moxxy Forensics has partnered with Intermountain Forensics for all necessary laboratory work to be conducted.
Investigative genetic genealogy began on this case on April 5th, 2024. Initial findings indicated that John Doe had African American ancestral ties to South Carolina, specifically Georgetown County, and Delaware. However, further analysis has introduced the possibility of more recent immigration from Nigeria, suggesting that John Doe may have Nigerian ancestry as well.
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/2185/details?nav
https://doenetwork.org/cases/1140umde.html
awareness.fandom.com/wiki/New_Castle_County_John_Doe_(1978)
Image Credit: NCMEC - Facial composite
Catalina, Arizona, John Doe 2008
On November 29th, 2008, skeletal remains of a Caucasian male were discovered in the desert west of Catalina, Arizona. The male was estimated to be 38-58 years old, approximately 5'9", and had been deceased for weeks to months. The man had undergone previous heart surgery.
In January 2024, Moxxy Forensic Investigations teamed up with Intermountain Forensics and the Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner to attempt to identify this John Doe through the use of investigative genetic genealogy. A crowdfund has been established to cover the costs associated. Once funds are received and lab work is complete, Moxxy Forensic Investigations will conduct investigative genetic genealogy to identify this individual.
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/5079
https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Catalina_John_Doe_(2008)
Image Credit: NamUs
Dunbar Spring, Arizona, John Doe 1974
On April 29th, 1974, teenage girls witnessed a 20-45 year old, white male die by suicide by walking in front of a moving train in Tucson, Arizona. The young man had shoulder-length brown or blonde hair, was about 5’11”, and had green eyes.
Moxxy Forensic Investigations will be working in partnership with the Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner to crowdfund all costs associated with this case. Once funds are received and lab work is complete, Moxxy Forensic Investigations will conduct investigative genetic genealogy on the recently-exhumed remains to identify this individual.
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/17039?nav
https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Tucson_John_Doe_(1974)
Image Credit: NamUs
South Campbell Avenue, Arizona, John Doe 1988
On July 18th, 1988, the remains of a 45-60 year old Black male were found amongst a pile of concrete rubble in Tucson, Arizona. The cause of death was likely the man falling and hitting his head on the concrete. The man was homeless and was likely living in the area for a few weeks.
Moxxy Forensic Investigations worked in partnership with the Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner to crowdfund all costs associated with this case. All funds were received and investigative genetic genealogy began May 29th, 2025.
Research has determined areas of interest to be the cities of Canton, Madison, Yazoo City, and Vicksburg in Mississippi. Surnames of interest are currently Robinson, Miller, and Bell.
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/17702?nav
Image Credit: NamUs
Pima County, Arizona, "Victoriano" Doe
On September 6, 2004, the unidentified remains of a 16-20 year old Hispanic male were found in the desert near the Sasabe Point of Entry in Sasabe, Arizona. This young man was found wearing a navy blue sweatshirt, green denim jeans, and a gray undershirt with sleeves. In addition, he was found wearing Max Air brand high top sneakers. "Victoriano" Doe was estimated to be 5'8", 134 pounds, with curly black hair.
Moxxy Forensic Investigations worked in partnership with the Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner to crowdfund all costs associated with this case. Funds have been received and lab work completed.
Investigative genetic genealogy for this case began on April 23, 2024. Research has identified a strong ancestral connection to the Sonora region of Mexico, with particular interest in the areas of Hermosillo, Mazatán, and Ures. Additional areas of interest include Tucson, Nogales, Yuma, and the Calexico/El Centro region of California.
https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMU/1184097
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/5495/details
https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Sasabe_John_Doe_(2004)
Image Credit: NCMEC - Facial composite
Image Credit: NamUs - Max Air brand shoes
Pima County, Arizona, Vail Jane Doe
On May 22nd, 2005, a 28-48 year old Hispanic female was found alongside a road in Vail, Arizona. She was wearing a shirt featuring Tigger and Eeyore and had multiple handkerchiefs tied around her feet. Vail Jane Doe was estimated to be 5’1”, 136 pounds, and had black hair.
Moxxy Forensic Investigations will be working in partnership with the Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner to crowdfund all costs associated with this case. Once funds are received and lab work is complete, Moxxy Forensic Investigations will conduct investigative genetic genealogy to identify this individual.
Moxxy Forensic Investigations worked in partnership with the Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner to crowdfund all costs associated with this case. Funds have been received and lab work completed.
Investigative genetic genealogy began for this case on August 29th, 2023.
Areas of Specific Interest: Guatemala City, San Pedro Ayampuc, San José del Golfo, Quetzaltenango, and San Pedro Yepocapa, Chimaltenango, Guatemala.
Surnames of Interest: Muralles, Montenegro, Palencia, Pineda, Bautista, Maldonado, Reyes, Moratalla, and Del Cid.
Ancestors of Interest: Jose Albino Muralles Palencia (1768-unknown) and Maria Mauricia Montenegro Pineda (1771-unknown). Direct ancestors of interest include Don Toribio Jose Muralles (1730-1797) and Feliciana Antonio Placencia Moratalla (1739-unknown).
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/5479
https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/1150ufaz.html
https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Vail_Jane_Doe_(2005)
Image Credit: Pima County Officials
Image Credit: NamUs - T-shirt design that "Eulalia" was found wearing
Gulf Shores, Alabama, "Dante" Doe
On September 24th, 2005; the body of a Latino male was recovered from the Gulf Shores Public Beach in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The man had drowned after being swept under by the heavy surf as the result of Hurricane Rita. He is believed to have died minutes prior to his recovery.
The man is estimated to have been 20 to 29 years of age, approximately 5’5” to 5’6” in height, and weighed 125 to 148 pounds. He had black hair, along with a mustache and goatee. A one and a half inch scar was noted on the left side of his abdomen, with a one inch scar on his left knee, and had several scars on his right knee. No tattoos or other identifying characteristics were noted.
Investigators believe that the man was not from the Gulf Shores area and possibly not native to the country. Fingerprints from the John Doe were run through the FBI and U.S. Department of Immigration and Naturalization, but did not yield any matches.
Genealogical analysis shows that the man may have had one parent who had ancestry in Northern Central America, countries of interest including Guatemala and Venezuela, and the other parent having ancestry in Southern Mexico, with likely ties to Oaxaca.
https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/1706umal.html
https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Gulf_Shores_John_Doe
https://www.fox10tv.com/2024/03/06/who-is-he-2005-cold-case-drowning-victim-still-unidentified/
Image Credit: Carl Koppelman