Description:
On June 21, 1979, authorities located the body of an 8-10 year old Black boy in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. Authorities believe his cause of death was drowning. 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:
UP6893
Date Body Found:
June 22, 1979
Race:
Black/African American
Sex:
Male
Estimated Age:
8-10
Estimated PMI:
unknown
Agency of Jurisdiction:
LSU FACES Laboratory and New Orleans Coroner
Dr. Teresa Wilson, Assistant Director LSU FACES
225-578-0984
twilson@lsu.edu
More Information:
https://websleuths.com/threads/la-orleans-parish-blkmale-8-10-up6893-drowned-jun79.327894/
https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-town-talk-june-22-1979-child-doe/14749346/
https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Orleans_Parish_John_Doe_(June_1979)
Status:
Undergoing Testing
Last Updated: August 11, 2025
