Description:
On December 10, 1985, partial skeletal remains of a young man were located in the Cadiz dry lake area of the Mojave Desert. Records say he had black hair, and authorities believe he was 17-25 years old.
The lab work for this case has been funded by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. DDP is providing investigative genetic genealogy pro bono.
NamUs ID:
UP2600
Date Body Found:
December 10, 1985
Race:
Uncertain
Sex:
Male
Estimated Age:
17-25
Estimated PMI:
Months
Agency of Jurisdiction:
Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner
Nancy Rissi, Coroner Sergeant
760-863-8311
nrissi@riversidesheriff.org
More Information:
https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Cadiz_John_Doe_(1985)
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/2600
Status:
Undergoing Testing
Last Updated: May 19, 2025
