Canton Oil Well John Doe

Canton Oil Well John Doe

Description:  On March 31, 2020, an oil well worker discovered the skeletal remains of an adult Caucasian male in a rural area off of Sandy Avenue in Canton, OH. Investigators believe he was between 30-50 years old and 5’1” and 5’9” tall.  He may have suffered...
Yoctangee Park John Doe

Yoctangee Park John Doe

DNA Doe Project resolves case of historic humans remains found in Ohio Jawbone found in Chillicothe in 2022 belonged to man born in mid-1800s Chillicothe, Ohio – Three years after a jawbone was found on the banks of the Scioto River, the Ross County Coroner’s...
Scioto River John Doe 1996

Scioto River John Doe 1996

Description:  On August 1, 1996, a human skull was discovered in the Scioto River behind the correctional institution in Chillicothe, Ohio. Analysis of the skull found it to be from a man, but no other information could be determined. NamUs ID: UP91208 Date Body...
Franklin Co John Doe 2006

Franklin Co John Doe 2006

Description:  On March 30, 2006, the partially decomposed body of an adult Caucasian male was discovered draped over a tree trunk in the Scioto River in Columbus, Ohio.  He is believed to have died approximately 4 months prior.  The manner of death could not be...
Franklin County John Doe 2007

Franklin County John Doe 2007

Description:  On May 30, 2007, an individual fishing in the Scioto River found the body of an adult Hispanic male. The area of the river where the man was located was near the Dublin Road water treatment plant west of downtown Columbus, Ohio.  Based on the condition...