John Cadiz Doe 1985

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

Posted on

May 19, 2025