Celebrating 9 years, 260 cases, and 160+ names restored.
Every unidentifed person deserves a name. Every family deserves an answer. You can help.
Your donations help ensure every John and Jane Doe can be identified — regardless of their circumstances or the financial constraints of the jurisdiction where they were found. Please donate today, and click here for more ways to help.
ANNOUNCING: The Investigation!
The Investigation by WineShop At Home is a new six-bottle collection inspired by true-crime lovers everywhere who have a taste for suspense and a thirst for justice.
Each bottle of The Investigation contributes $1 to the DNA Doe Project, helping to restore identities and bring long-awaited answers to families and communities.
Visit WineShop At Home to order and help support DDP’s mission!
Our Cases
Since our founding in 2017, DNA Doe Project has worked on more than 250 cases of unidentified remains. Among our success stories are the very first identifications made using investigative genetic genealogy.
At DNA Doe Project, we are committed to helping identify unidentified individuals from every community, regardless of circumstance, race, gender identity, or cause of death. Some cases may take months or even years to resolve, but we remain dedicated to pursuing answers with care and compassion. We believe every person deserves to be recognized by their name and identity, and every family deserves the opportunity for answers. That commitment guides our work each day.
We’re featuring Lincoln County Rail Car John Doe, whose story is featured in Episode 4 of the documentary series Naming the Dead – The Body on the Train. Check out the full case details on our website here.
The public can also help by uploading their DNA profiles to DNAJustice.org, GEDmatch.com, and FamilyTreeDNA.com. Find out how here.
Naming the Dead
Across the United States, more than 50,000 bodies remain unidentified—unmourned, unnamed, but not forgotten. NAMING THE DEAD, a riveting new six-part investigative series from National Geographic, brings these untold stories to light.
Now streaming on DisneyPlus, Hulu, and National Geographic.
