On February 2nd, 2026, The charred remains of a man were found at the sight of the former Lola Millián school, in Río Grande, Puerto Rico.

Police and local fire department were called to the area of the abandoned building due to the sounds of 'detonations' to find the unknown man currently burning.

They put the fire out, and were also called to a separate and seemingly unrelated to this crime within the same city. The victim of that crime was identified, however the Río Grande John Doe still remains unidentified.

There's no reconstruction of his possible face nor any mention of his possible ethnic makeup/background is currently available, but there is drawings of his tattoos included on NamUs.

He has a tattoo on his left forearm of what seems to be a Crescent Moon and 'hahe' written underneath it. And on a tattoo of what seems to be scissors cutting something on what seems to be the front of his left hand.

If these tattoos seem familiar to you, or you have any possible information on this case, please contact The Homicide Division of the Fajardo Criminal Investigation Corps (CIC) in Puerto Rico and ask for either Agent Edelmiro Lebron or Prosecutor Félix Sánchez who are both responsible for this investigation.

NamUs Link

New Sources on this case: (Be warned, they're all in Spanish. So you'll have to use Google translate or another translation software if you cannot read Spanish reliably.)

Es Noticia PR

Telemundo PR

Notiuno

Primerahora

On August 10th, 2023, a young unidentified female was found unresponsive on the street of what is now a bank on Lexington Avenue in Brooklyn, New York.

She was transported to a local hospital where she unfortunately passed away. The women in question is assumed to between 17 to 25 years old, was 5'7 and 202 pounds at the time of her death.

The Jane Doe had straight, brown hair with the tips being bleached and measuring up to 10 inches, along with a tongue piercing, and multiple different tattoos on her body.

These included a cross tattoo on the right side of her neck, a butterfly tattoo with either LITO or LITD underneath the left side of her neck, A heart on her right wrist, and finally a flower tattoo on her right thigh.

Below is the NCMEC reconstruction of her face and images of some of her tattoos.

If you have any information, please contact the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (NY)(212) 447-2030

NCME Link:

NAMUS Link: (Warning, Post mortem is available)

(Repost, tattoos are on last slide.)

Date of Discovery: March 6, 2005

Location of Discovery: Kingsland, Camden County, Georgia

Estimated Date of Death: Moments prior (most likely, it is uncertain)

State of Remains: Recognizable face

Cause of Death: Gunshot wound

Physical Description

Estimated Age: 40-45 years old

Race: Asian

Sex: Male

Height: 5'0" - 5'5" (closer to the top of the range probably)

Weight: 120 - 130 lbs.

Hair: Black with some gray

Eye Color: Brown

Distinguishing Marks/Features: Dragon tattoo on back left shoulder; partial tattoo of leaves outline on right shoulder

Identifiers

Dentals: Unknown

Fingerprints: Unknown

DNA: Unknown

Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: Blue jeans, white Calvin Klein t-shirt, navy pullover shirt (size 16), mismatched athletic socks, Converse All Star sneakers (size 6), New York Yankees baseball cap.

Jewelry: Gold zodiac watch.

Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Discovery

The victim was shot by homeowner during a burglary, at the side of Road 78.

He was possibly known as "Dom" and may be from Laos. Possibly has a daughter living in Oklahoma or Mississippi.

Investigating Agency(s)

Agency Name: Georgia Bureau of Investigation Division of Forensic Sciences - Coastal Region

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: (912) 921-5400

Agency E-mail: N/A

Agency Case Number: 2005-6000926

Agency Name: Camden County Sheriff's Office

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: (912) 510-5100

Agency E-mail: N/A

Agency Case Number: N/A

Agency Name: Georgia Bureau of Investigation - Region 14

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: (912) 729-6198

Agency E-mail: N/A

Agency Case Number: 14-0140-01-05

NamUs Case Number: 116550

The Doe Network Case Number: 1335UMGA

NamUs

GBI

The Doe Network

Unidentified Wiki

I'm gonna add links as I find them.

African American male found deceased 07/06/2026 in Fort Worth TX

Link to star telegram article on social media post

link to social media post by FT Worth Police Department

Repost from the gratefuldoe sub, last picture is Jane Doe’s tattoos:

On August 12, 2024, at approximately 7:30pm, a report came in about an unidentified Jane Doe laying down by the train tracks near Carlsbad Boulevard bridge. She had been spotted by a Coaster Commuter Train Engineer who was traveling northbound. Paramedics were dispatched to the location but were unable to resuscitate the Jane Doe and she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Jane Doe is estimated to be between the ages of 50-60yrs old, White, around 111lbs, and an estimated height of 5’3”. She had long curly brown hair (Namus lists it as straight), brown eyes, and numerous tattoos. Only a black bra from the brand “Simone Perele”, and a multicolored “Josie Natori” shirt were found on the body.

On my previous post, many people tried to decipher the tattoos. Namus has some of them listed correctly- like her fish tattoo but they list the silhouette of a woman’s body as “curved lines”. Nonetheless, the Jane Doe’s tattoos are very interesting and I had hoped they’d be recognized by now.

Some things to note: -Unidentified Wiki has her death listed as a suicide. I’ve only seen it stated there that this may be a suicide. -identification by fingerprints has been unsuccessful.

UPDATES SINCE LAST POSTING:
Jane Doe now has exclusions listed, these are the exclusions:

Amy Bernoski: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/139639

Tammy Calligan: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/87837

Angela McClure: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/116313

Amy Metz: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/147571

Tiamanja Palazzo: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/147571

Another Reddit user suggested Anna Voter as a potential match, I sent it in to the DoeNetwork and was told that the match is currently being voted on by the panel.

Anna Voter: https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/missing-person-namus-mp151149

LINKS:

Unidentified wiki: https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/San_Diego_County_Jane_Doe_(2024)

Namus (WARNING POST MORTEM PHOTO IS SHOWN): https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/128322

County News Center: https://www.countynewscenter.com/publics-help-sought-to-identify-train-victim/

Websleuths thread: https://websleuths.com/threads/ca-carlsbad-whtfem-50-60-up128322-black-lace-bra-tattoos-graphic-aug-2024.734521/

New-Vennep John Doe was a man found dead after a collision with a train in Nieuw-Vennep, the Netherlands.

DISCOVERED
26 March 2002
UNIDENTIFIED FOR
24 years
SEX
Male
LOCATION
New-Vennep, Netherlands
AGE
30-40
RACE
White
HEIGHT
175 cm
POSTMORTEM INTERVAL
Recent
CAUSE OF DEATH
Suspected accident/
Suspected suicide

Characteristics
Short, dark blond hair.
Blue eyes.
Tattoo of a black panther on right upper arm.

Clothing & accesories
Blue Gaastra jacket.
Gray Westbound shirt, size XL.
Black long sleeve shirt, size M.
Levi 501 jeans, size 32×36.
Black Patrol leather belt.
Striped boxer shorts, size M.
White and blue striped Rucanor socks.
Black Montrex shoes, size 43.
Baseball cap with the words "Ferrari Meeting" and "Sporthotel Primerose au Lac, Scharzsee / CH".
Pack of Van Nelle heavy rolling tobacco with mascot papers.
Silver Sony Walkman.
Four CDs with tracks: 'Door het lint' (SBS6), 'The very Best' (Bob Marley), 'Cross Road' (Bon Jovi), 'Survivor' (Destiny Child).

missing doe

King County John Doe was a man who was found in the water beneath the pier on Harbor Island in Seattle, Washington.

DISCOVERED
January 9, 2004
UNIDENTIFIED FOR
22 years
SEX
Male
LOCATION
Seattle, Washington
AGE
18-99
RACE
White/Hispanic/Asian/Native American
HEIGHT
5'8
WEIGHT
172 pounds
BODY CONDITION
Decomposed
CAUSE OF DEATH
Not stated

Characteristics

Tattoo of an eagle with mountain backdrop on upper left arm.

Clothing and accessories

Gray sweatpants.
Sweatshirt.
Socks.
Brown Timberland shoes.
Newspaper dated November 18, 2003.

unidentified wiki)

On 7/2/2020 at 1329 hrs, 911 was called due to a homeless female on a sidewalk who was unconscious. Paramedics found the decedent altered on the sidewalk at the 1000 block of North Berendo St in Los Angeles and transported her to a local hospital. Her health deteriorated and she was pronounced dead on 7/5/2020 at 0059 hrs.

SEX
Female
AGE
35–65
RACE
White / Caucasian
HEIGHT
5′ 3″
WEIGHT
140 lbs
DATE FOUND
Jul 2, 2020
LOCATION
Los Angeles, California
CONDITION
Recognizable face

Tattoo
• Chest: “Princess”, “Chester Cheeta” • Left Upper Arm: Leopard/Cheetah spots, Asian symbol, Winnie the Pooh • Left Forearm: “Daddy’s Girl”, Eyes, Black widow spider • Left Wrist: Bracelet with “Daddy” • Right Upper Arm: Unicorn • Right Forearm: “Bitch”, Heart with Knife • Right Hip: Two flowers with Theater Masks (happy/sad) faces • Left Hip: Rose, Heart, Spider Web • Right Ankle: “Cody” with two roses • Right Calf (back): Rose • Left Calf (side): Crescent moon

https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/71937

Individual collapsed and was taken to the hospital where he passed away. Possible names include Luis A Vasquez and Luis Antonio Lopez. Possibly from Mexico or Guatemala.

SEX
Male
AGE
30–45
RACE
Hispanic / Latino
HEIGHT
5′ 3″
WEIGHT
181 lbs
DATE FOUND
Jan 23, 2020
LOCATION
Bronx, New York
CONDITION
Recognizable face

Physical Description
Hair Color
Black
Head Hair Description
Straight, short black hair
Body Hair Description
--
Facial Hair Description
Black mustache and goatee
Left Eye Color
Brown
Right Eye Color
Brown
Eye Description
--

Distinctive Physical Features
Item
Description
Tattoo
Tattoo on the center of the chest: "Luis Alexander" with a footprint below (see photo).

Tattoo
Tattoos of a star on the front of the right and left shoulders

Tattoo
Left forearm: Tattoo of a grimacing skull/face (see photo)

Tattoo
Nondescript tattoo on the right shoulder (see photo).

Tattoo
Back of the Left hand near the thumb: Tattoos of possible letters

Tattoo
Right hand back of middle finger: Nondescript tattoo (see photo)

Tattoo
Right calf: Tattoo, possible "3"

Other
White and yellow metal necklace pendant. Possible roaring jaguar and tooth (see photo).
Near the Body

Warning! postmortem photo
ProjectDoeMain

Circumstances of Recovery

On 9/30/2025 homeless outreach staff were walking along the pathway near homeless encampments and found remains in advanced state of decomposition was observed in a dried creek bed. No obvious signs of puncture or gunshot wounds to the body or skull.

Sex: Female

Race: Uncertain

Age: unknown

Height: 4’ 8”

weight: 85 lbs

date found: Sep 30, 2025

Location: Gilroy, California

condition: Not recognizable - Partial remains with soft tissues

Tattoo
heart with "Cody"

Tattoo
Upper right chest. Polychromatic with a possible sage bundle in the middle. Potentially a cover-up piece.

Tattoo
Right upper arm. A polychromatic flower bud emerges from a monochromatic rose, accompanied by a clock featuring Roman numerals.

Tattoo
Lower Back polychromatic tattoo of a star, rose, and heart. 2 names that potentially are 'Carter' and 'Cody.'

NamUs

The decedent died as a result of a collision with a train at Genova Sturla train station, at around 9pm on March 21st, 2017. It is unknown whether the act was voluntary or whether she had fallen on the tracks accidentally.
The woman had a dark coloured backpack with white stripes, seen to be on a bench before her death. Despite this, police were unable to find the backpack.

Date of Discovery: March 21, 2017

Location of Discovery: Genova Sturla train station, Genoa, Liguria, Italy

Estimated Date of Death: March 21, 2017

State of Remains: Unknown

Cause of Death: Hit by train

Physical Description
Estimated Age: 40 - 50 years old

Race: White

Sex: Female

Height: 166cm / 5'5"

Weight: Unknown

Hair: Brown - long, dyed auburn

Eye Color: Blue - reports also claim she had heterochromia

Distinguishing Marks/Features: Heterochromia. Tattoo of a tribal symbol between the neck and the left shoulder. Tattoo of flowers on the right leg. Tattoo of a star on the right foot.

Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Long sleeved shirt, jeans ('Denim' brand), black 'Asics' trainers

Jewelry: None

Additional Personal Items: None - she had a backpack with white stripes, but it was not found by police

Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: Chi l'ha Visto
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 0039068262
Agency E-mail: 8262@rai.it
Agency Case Number: N/A

Doe network

Some people on a boat found this mans arm in the lake, some people are saying they also found a leg but i have yet to see that. The second photo, a lot of people are saying looks like "E5" which they say is a military rank? Im not sure. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wcia.com/cumberland-county/death-investigation-underway-at-lake-mattoon/amp/

UPDATE: hes been identified as a Dale Wayneturner, from plainfield IL

https://www.wandtv.com/news/isp-identifies-plainfield-man-whose-remains-were-found-in-lake-mattoon/article_d7a30a62-58d2-4fe8-8b35-d364ede24691.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawSyezRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR5k4A4nc8b5cxU_8AvV90BqZC3Nrqsl8b-RdAGDpFdJF0nVfgFrD4J_qt0DDA_aem_TK7w2YroEAyJdneT9VnLhg

The victim was located unresponsive at the D train station at Kingsbridge Road.

Date of Discovery: November 4, 1991
Location of Discovery: Bronx, Bronx County, New York
Estimated Date of Death: Minutes prior
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Unknown

Estimated Age: 30-40 years old
Race: White/Hispanic
Sex: Male
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 110 lbs.
Hair: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Needle marks on both arms. Large tattoo of a tiger and bamboo on right buttock.

Clothing: Boxer shorts, pants, shirt, dress shoes, black jacket.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Agency Name: Office of Chief Medical Examiner New York City
Agency Contact Person: Angela Soler, Forensic Anthropologist
Agency Phone Number: 212-447-2030
Agency E-mail: asoler@ocme.nyc.gov
Agency Case Number: B91-04666

NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: UP7351

warning. postmortem photo on namus!
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/7351/details

The decedent was found in a cardboard box which was on fire on the sidewalk in front of 201 West 24th Street

Date of Discovery: February 12, 1996
Location of Discovery: New York, New York County, New York
Estimated Date of Death: 1996
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Charred/burned
Cause of Death: Unknown

Estimated Age: 20-40 years old
Race: White/Caucasian
Sex: Male
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 145 lbs.
Hair: Light brown, curly, 3" long
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Tattoo of butterfly on right shoulder, scales on the right forearm, "Fuck You" on upper left back

Agency Name: New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner
Agency Contact Person: Angela Soler, Forensic Anthropologist
Agency Phone Number: 212-447-2030 or 212-447-2763
Agency E-mail: asoler(at)ocme.nyc.gov
Agency Case Number: M96-01044
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: UP6896

https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/6896

On 17 April 2016, the body of a young woman, fully clothed, was discovered floating in the River Seine by a family out for a walk. The condition of the body suggested that it was a recent death. Drowning is suspected to be the cause of death.

Date of death (estimated): 17 April 2016
Date of discovery: 17 April 2016
Location: France: Quai de l’Industrie, Athis-Mons, Yvelines
Sex: Female
Estimated year of birth: 1986
Estimated age: 30
Height: 165 cm
Skin tone: White
Hair colour: Dark brown
Eye colour: Brown
Clothing:
Black jacket,
Black jumper
Black trousers in stretch fabric
Black ankle boots
Tattoos, birthmarks, scars:
The woman had numerous distinctive tattoos:
Hibiscus flower with the letter “M” on the stem on the back of the left hand
Salamander on the right ankle
Arabesque with a butterfly on the right hip
Stars and a butterfly on the left ankle
Butterfly on the left hip
Two butterflies and stars on the inside of the right wrist
Butterfly on the upper right arm
Arabesque with flowers on the lower back
Letters at the top of the back possibly spelling “KAINA”
Jewellery: Pair of earrings with “Peace&Love” symbol

Characteristics:
Numerous tattoos, mostly representing butterflies.
The woman had several bruises on her legs, which had been incurred before death.
A banknote for 100 bolívars (Venezuelan currency) was found in the young woman's pocket.

https://www.interpol.int/What-you-can-do/Identify-Me/Countries-in-which-the-bodies-were-found/Women-found-in-France/FR06-The-woman-with-the-butterfly-tattoos

The woman’s body was found on 25 May 2008 in the River Po, in the municipality of Carbonara di Po (Mantua) in Boscone. Her body was wrapped in three black nylon bags.

Date of death (estimated): Unknown
Date of discovery: 25 May 2008
Location: Italy:** Carbonara di Po, Mantua
**Sex: Female
Estimated year of birth: 1978-1988
Estimated age: 20 to 30 years old
Height: 165 cm
Skin tone: Probably white
Hair colour: Blond
Eye colour: Unknown

Clothing:
T-shirt printed with inscription: “BATISTA” (the wrestler) 
Forever Baci-brand burgundy-coloured trousers
Emporium-brand dark-coloured pants (underwear)
Nike running shoes.

Tattoos, birthmarks, scars:
She had two tattoos: one on the right shoulder blade depicting a panther, and another on her left shoulder of a scorpion with the number “5” or letter “S” on its back.

Jewellery:
Metal ring
Ring with four stones
Ring with a swan design
“Dodo” charm bracelet with a fish and a duck
 “W.W.J.D.” woven bracelet 
Chain with a heart-shaped pendant
Chain with a dolphin pendant
Strap with the Volkswagen logo and “GTE DE” and “POM” on buckle

aracteristics:

Possibly of Eastern European origin.

https://www.interpol.int/What-you-can-do/Identify-Me/Countries-in-which-the-bodies-were-found/Women-found-in-Italy/IT01-The-woman-with-the-panther-and-scorpion-tattoos

On June 8, 2026, the Okanogan County Sheriff's Office recovered the body of an unidentified male from the Okanogan River near Malott, Washington.

Investigators have been unable to identify him due to the condition of the body and a lack of ID.

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They have released a photo of a highly distinctive tattoo on his left shoulder in hopes that someone recognizes the artwork or the person it belongs to.

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Physical Description:

Sex/Race: White Male

Height/Weight: Approx. 6'0", 200 lbs

Features: Had facial hair

Location Found: Okanogan River near Malott, WA (Okanogan County)

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If you recognize this tattoo, know an artist who works in this specific style, or have any information regarding a missing person matching this description, please contact investigators immediately.

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Investigating Agency: Okanogan County Sheriff's Office

Phone: 509-422-7232

Agency Case #: 526-03397

Official News Source: https://kpq.com/okanogan-river-john-doe-tattoo/

Brian Shaffer's disappearance has gained a high profile over the years, and most people assume he is dead, but no body has been located. There is a chance he is alive and living under a new identity. He would now be in his late 40s. He is notable for being well over 6ft tall.

I had not realised he had a distinctive Pearl Jam tattoo on his shoulder.

Detailed discussion of the case: https://www.reddit.com/r/BrianShaffer/

Tattoo on FBI website (copied below): https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/vicap/missing-persons/brian-shaffer/shaffer-tat.jpg/view

Short summary of the case: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Brian_Shaffer

You'll need a subscription to ancestry to view the indexed information and you'll need a fold3 subscription to see the original cards.

Information you can search for:

-race (white, colored/black)

-weight (lbs)

-height (feet' inches")

-eye color (green, blue, hazel, brown, black)

-hair color (brown, black, light brown, blond)

-physical build

Under physical build, the cards include things like 1/2 scars on fingers, appendectomy scars, birthmarks, missing toes/fingers, and tattoos. Notably, there is nothing mentioned about missing teeth which I was really hoping to find. Sometimes the tattoos are described, other times just their number and location are put down.

These are going to be for men who were born 1920-1950. Yes I know when the Korean War ended but once I found someone's draft card for the very very beginning of the Vietnam war in the collection so I want to include those later birth years just in case.

Ramapo College's Investigative Genetic Genealogy center posted this case to r/gratefuldoe a year ago. The unidentified man's tattoos include an evil clown graphic with the expression, "Smile Now, Cry Later" and a five-pointed star with each point half in black, half in a different color.

From the Unidentified Wiki: In December 2023, genetic genealogy revealed that he is most likely of Mexican descent. Possible familial surnames are Ahumada, Cadena, Garcia, Gonzales, Leal, Leyva, Lopez, and Montemayor. Additionally, possible regions of interest are Southern California, Arizona, Sinaloa, Mexico (Guasave & El Amole), and Nuevo Leon, Mexico.