Image 1 — The Doe Network October 2026 Featured Case #5 - 414DFBEL - Nathalie Geijsbregts
Image 2 — The Doe Network October 2026 Featured Case #5 - 414DFBEL - Nathalie Geijsbregts
Image 3 — The Doe Network October 2026 Featured Case #5 - 414DFBEL - Nathalie Geijsbregts
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The Doe Network October 2026 Featured Case #5 - 414DFBEL - Nathalie Geijsbregts

Nathalie circa 1991. Photos on the right are age progressed to 25 & 28 years old

Name: Nathalie Geijsbregts
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: February 26, 1991
Location Last Seen: Bertem-Leefdaal, Belgium

Physical Description

Date of Birth: February 9, 1981
Age: 10 years old
Race: White
Gender: Female
Height: 135cm / 4'5"
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Blonde - shoulder length
Eye Color: Blue
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers

Dentals: Not Available
Fingerprints: Not Available
DNA: Available

Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: Long winter jacket with fur on the inside
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Disappearance

Geijsbregts was last seen when being dropped off by her parents at the school bus stop in Bertem-Leefdaal, close to Brussels. She never arrived at school. A witness saw her climb into a grey Toyota. She was last seen wearing a long winter coat with light brown fur lining.

A suspect in her disappearance is Michel Stokx, a truckdriver from Belgium, who was jailed in Holland in October 1991 for the murder of three children. He died in prison in 2001, never admitting to involvement in Nathalie's case.

If you have any information on Nathalie's potential whereabouts or the circumstances around her disappearance, please contact the following:

Agency Name: Belgian Federal Police
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 0800/30.300
Agency E-mail: opsporingen(at)police.belgium.eu
Agency Case Number: N/A

Links:

https://www.thedoenetwork.org/cases/software/mp-main.html?id=414DFBEL

https://www.police.be/avis-de-recherche/fr/avis-de-recherche/personnes-disparues/mineurs/nathalie-geijsbregts

u/cjdoenetwork — 6 days ago

The Doe Network October 2026 Featured Case #4 - 7169DMDNK - Holger R Nielsen

Name: Holger Røddik Nielsen
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Case Classification: Missing
Missing Since: October 30, 2017
Location Last Seen: Copenhagen, Denmark

Physical Description

Date of Birth: Unknown
Age: 17 yrs old
Race: White / Caucasian
Gender: Male
Height: 5'8" - 5'10"
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features:

Identifiers

Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown

Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: Light brown corduroy trousers and a light brown tartan jacket or coat.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Sleeping bag

Circumstances of Disappearance

Last known to be staying at the Youth Center in Copenhagen's northwest quarter. He left the Youth Center on the evening of October 30, 2017. He left his phone and bank card behind, and his social media accounts have not been active since. Despite many reported sightings of Holger, none could be verified. In 2025, a Danish court issued a ruling presuming Holger to be legally dead. His date of death is listed as December 31, 2018, just over a year after his last confirmed sighting.

If you have any information on the potential whereabouts of Holger Nielsen, please contact the following:

Agency Name: East Jutland Police / Østjyllands Politi
Agency Contact Person:
Agency Phone Number: +45 87 31 14 48
Agency E-mail: ojyl@politi.dk
Agency Case Number: Unknown

Links:

https://www.thedoenetwork.org/cases/software/mp-main.html?id=7169DMDNK

https://int-missing.fandom.com/wiki/Holger_Røddik_Nielsen

u/cjdoenetwork — 6 days ago
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Doe Network September 2026 Featured Case #6 - 6546DMHI - Manuel Baptist

Name: Manuel Baptist
Nickname/Alias:
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: July 18, 1980
Location Last Seen: Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii

Physical Description

Date of Birth: Circa 1900
Age: 80 years old
Race: Hispanic
Gender: Male
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 130 lbs
Hair Color: White
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers

Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown

Clothing and Personal Items

Clothing: Bluish white shirt, dark pants.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Disappearance: Manuel left his home on to run errands as normal, but failed to return home, and has not been seen or heard from since. Manuel was confirmed to have visited his doctor's office the day he went missing. He was not reported missing until July 21, 1980. The reporting person in this case reported that he was 80 years old at the time, but did not have a date of birth for him.

If you have any information on the potential whereabouts of Manuel, please contact the following:

Agency Name: Honolulu Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Detective Michael Garcia
Agency Phone Number: 808-529-3111
Agency E-mail: mgarcia@honolulu.gov
Agency Case Number: 80-R19603

NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 134353

Links:

https://www.thedoenetwork.org/cases/software/mp-main.html?id=6546DMHI

https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/134353

u/cjdoenetwork — 1 month ago

Doe Network September 2026 Featured Case #5 - 1082DFNJ - Elba Irizarry

Name: Elba Irizarry
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: June 22, 1994
Location Last Seen: Camden, Camden County, New Jersey

Physical Description

Date of Birth: April 21, 1951
Age: 43 years old
Race: Hispanic
Gender: Female
Height: 5'3";
Weight: 110 lbs.
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Suffered from depression; drug addict

Identifiers

Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown

Clothing and Personal Items

Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Disappearance: Elba Irizarry was last seen at 3410 Westfield Avenue in Camden, New Jersey on June 22, 1994.

If you have any information on the potential whereabouts of Elba, or of the circumstances around her disappearance then please contact the following:

Agency Name: Camden County Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Maria Holmes
Agency Phone Number: 856-757-7590
Agency E-mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 94-0505003

Agency Name: New Jersey State Police
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 800-709-7090
Agency E-mail: missingp@njsp.org
Agency Case Number: N/A

Agency Name: Camden County Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: Missing Persons Unit
Agency Phone Number: 856-225-5470
Agency E-mail: sheriff@sheriffcc.com
Agency Case Number: 94-0622255

NCIC Case Number: M-746798532
NamUs Case Number: 9839

Links:

https://www.thedoenetwork.org/cases/software/mp-main.html?id=1082DFNJ

https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/9839

https://camdencountypd.org/elba-irizarry/

https://www-lps.state.nj.us/NJSP_Amber/MissingPersonDetail.jsp?mp_id=679&type=mp

u/cjdoenetwork — 1 month ago

Doe Network September 2026 Featured Case #5 - 1082DFNJ - Elba Irizarry

Name: Elba Irizarry
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: June 22, 1994
Location Last Seen: Camden, Camden County, New Jersey

Physical Description

Date of Birth: April 21, 1951
Age: 43 years old
Race: Hispanic
Gender: Female
Height: 5'3";
Weight: 110 lbs.
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Suffered from depression; drug addict

Identifiers

Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown

Clothing and Personal Items

Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Disappearance: Elba Irizarry was last seen at 3410 Westfield Avenue in Camden, New Jersey on June 22, 1994.

If you have any information on the potential whereabouts of Elba, or of the circumstances around her disappearance then please contact the following:

Agency Name: Camden County Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Maria Holmes
Agency Phone Number: 856-757-7590
Agency E-mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 94-0505003

Agency Name: New Jersey State Police
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 800-709-7090
Agency E-mail: missingp@njsp.org
Agency Case Number: N/A

Agency Name: Camden County Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: Missing Persons Unit
Agency Phone Number: 856-225-5470
Agency E-mail: sheriff@sheriffcc.com
Agency Case Number: 94-0622255

NCIC Case Number: M-746798532
NamUs Case Number: 9839

Links:

https://www.thedoenetwork.org/cases/software/mp-main.html?id=1082DFNJ

https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/9839

https://camdencountypd.org/elba-irizarry/

https://www-lps.state.nj.us/NJSP_Amber/MissingPersonDetail.jsp?mp_id=679&type=mp

u/cjdoenetwork — 1 month ago

Doe Network September 2026 Featured Case #4 - 3941DMLA - Adrian Juan Planells

Name: Adrian Juan Planells
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: September 24, 1989
Location Last Seen: Kenner, Jefferson County, Louisiana

Physical Description

Date of Birth: September 20, 1966
Age: 23 years old
Race: Hispanic
Gender: Male
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 130 lbs
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers

Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Not Available
DNA: Available

Clothing and Personal Items

Clothing: Blue jeans, green shirt.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Black tennis shoes.

Circumstances of Disappearance: Adrian Planells, 3425 Florida Avenue, was last seen September 24, 1989, at a lounge with friends. Planells went to the lounge with a coworker from the Casa Garcia restaurant, 8814 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, where he was a dishwasher. The two left the restaurant about 01.00 and Planells was last seen at Luc Eddie's lounge, 2725 Mississippi Avenue, at about 03.00. Planells decided to stay at the lounge after his friends left at 03.00.

The car Planells was driving the night he disappeared, a blue 1968 Chevrolet Camaro with Louisiana license plate 816B554 Vin # 123378N458438), has not been found. .Planells, who had never been arrested, lived at home. None of his clothes are missing and a bank account was not touched before or after the disappearance. He had never been away from home without notifying his family. Foul play is possible.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Adrian, or of the circumstances surrounding his disappearance then please contact the following:

Agency Name: Kenner Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Lt. Brian McGregor
Agency Phone Number: 504-712-2252; 504-466-9606
Agency E-mail: kpd@kenner.la.us

NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 25295

Links:

https://www.thedoenetwork.org/cases/software/mp-main.html?id=3941DMLA

https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/25295

http://identifyla.lsu.edu/profile.php?id=257

https://www.facebook.com/groups/Helpfindadrian

u/cjdoenetwork — 1 month ago

Doe Network September 2026 Featured Case #4 - 3941DMLA - Adrian Juan Planells

Name: Adrian Juan Planells
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: September 24, 1989
Location Last Seen: Kenner, Jefferson County, Louisiana

Physical Description

Date of Birth: September 20, 1966
Age: 23 years old
Race: Hispanic
Gender: Male
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 130 lbs
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers

Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Not Available
DNA: Available

Clothing and Personal Items

Clothing: Blue jeans, green shirt.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Black tennis shoes.

Circumstances of Disappearance: Adrian Planells, 3425 Florida Avenue, was last seen September 24, 1989, at a lounge with friends. Planells went to the lounge with a coworker from the Casa Garcia restaurant, 8814 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, where he was a dishwasher. The two left the restaurant about 01.00 and Planells was last seen at Luc Eddie's lounge, 2725 Mississippi Avenue, at about 03.00. Planells decided to stay at the lounge after his friends left at 03.00.

The car Planells was driving the night he disappeared, a blue 1968 Chevrolet Camaro with Louisiana license plate 816B554 Vin # 123378N458438), has not been found. .Planells, who had never been arrested, lived at home. None of his clothes are missing and a bank account was not touched before or after the disappearance. He had never been away from home without notifying his family. Foul play is possible.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Adrian, or of the circumstances surrounding his disappearance then please contact the following:

Agency Name: Kenner Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Lt. Brian McGregor
Agency Phone Number: 504-712-2252; 504-466-9606
Agency E-mail: kpd@kenner.la.us

NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 25295

Links:

https://www.thedoenetwork.org/cases/software/mp-main.html?id=3941DMLA

https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/25295

http://identifyla.lsu.edu/profile.php?id=257

https://www.facebook.com/groups/Helpfindadrian

u/cjdoenetwork — 1 month ago

Doe Network September 2026 Featured Case #3 - 3573UMCA - Unidentified Male

Facial reconstruction and tattoo.

Date of Discovery: January 23, 1971
Location of Discovery: Carson, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Estimated Date of Death: January 21, 1971
State of Remains: All parts recovered; recognizable face
Cause of Death: Crushed to death by steel pipes in a boxcar

Physical Description

Estimated Age: 17-30 years old
Race: Hispanic
Sex: Male
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 130 lbs.
Hair: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Tattoo on right upper right arm Cross, Jesus' face, two leaves and a flower.

Identifiers

Dentals: Yes
Fingerprints: Yes
DNA: Unknown

Clothing and Personal Items

Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Discovery: On January 23, 1971, the decedent was discovered along with two other deceased Hispanic males in a Southern Pacific Freight Train boxcar at the switching area at 2442 E. Carson Blvd. in Carson, CA, crushed to death by a stack of 400 x 40-foot steel pipes that collapsed in the boxcar. This train was loaded in Midland, Texas and it was believed they hopped the train somewhere in-between then. It was estimated that they had been dead approximately two days when their remains were found.

If you have any information on the potential identity of this John Doe, please contact the following:

Agency Name: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park
Agency Contact Person: Homicide Bureau
Agency Phone Number: 323-890-5500
Agency E-mail: homicideops@lasd.org
Agency Case Number: 71-02033-0127-496

Agency Name: Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner
Agency Contact Person: Betsy Magdaleno
Agency Phone Number: 323-343-0512
Agency E-mail: IDUnit@me.lacounty.gov
Agency Case Number: 1971-00971

NCIC Case Number: U610017293
NamUs Case Number: 3000
NCMEC Case Number: 1184180

Links:

https://www.thedoenetwork.org/cases/software/main.html?id=3573UMCA

https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/3000

https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMU/1184180/1

u/cjdoenetwork — 1 month ago

Doe Network September 2026 Featured Case #3 (was also a featured case in September 2025) - 2573UMCA - Unidentified Male

Facial reconstruction and tattoo.

Date of Discovery: January 23, 1971
Location of Discovery: Carson, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Estimated Date of Death: January 21, 1971
State of Remains: All parts recovered; recognizable face
Cause of Death: Crushed to death by steel pipes in a boxcar

Physical Description

Estimated Age: 17-30 years old
Race: Hispanic
Sex: Male
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 130 lbs.
Hair: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Tattoo on right upper right arm Cross, Jesus' face, two leaves and a flower.

Identifiers

Dentals: Yes
Fingerprints: Yes
DNA: Unknown

Clothing and Personal Items

Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Discovery: On January 23, 1971, the decedent was discovered along with two other deceased Hispanic males in a Southern Pacific Freight Train boxcar at the switching area at 2442 E. Carson Blvd. in Carson, CA, crushed to death by a stack of 400 x 40-foot steel pipes that collapsed in the boxcar. This train was loaded in Midland, Texas and it was believed they hopped the train somewhere in-between then. It was estimated that they had been dead approximately two days when their remains were found.

If you have any information on the potential identity of this John Doe, please contact the following:

Agency Name: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park
Agency Contact Person: Homicide Bureau
Agency Phone Number: 323-890-5500
Agency E-mail: homicideops@lasd.org
Agency Case Number: 71-02033-0127-496

Agency Name: Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner
Agency Contact Person: Betsy Magdaleno
Agency Phone Number: 323-343-0512
Agency E-mail: IDUnit@me.lacounty.gov
Agency Case Number: 1971-00971

NCIC Case Number: U610017293
NamUs Case Number: 3000
NCMEC Case Number: 1184180

Links:

https://www.thedoenetwork.org/cases/software/main.html?id=3573UMCA

https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/3000

https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMU/1184180/1

u/cjdoenetwork — 1 month ago

Doe Network September 2026 Featured Case #2 - 266UFNJ - Unidentified Female

Reconstructions by Frank Bender.

Date of Discovery: February 2, 1982
Location of Discovery: Washington Township, Burlington County, New Jersey
Estimated Date of Death: 6 months to one year prior
State of Remains: Skeletal
Cause of Death: Unknown

Physical Description

Estimated Age: 19-24 years old
Race: Unknown. Possibly White and/or Hispanic
Sex: Female
Height: 5'2" to 5'4"
Weight: Unknown
Hair: Unknown. She wore a black, curly wig.
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers

Dentals: Available.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Not available.

Clothing and Personal Items

Clothing: Light blue/silver vest, blue jeans and white sandals with three inch heels.
Jewelry: Two 18 inch silver chains, one with a crucifix; and a 6 inch gold chain. There was a copper-colored metal ring with a small square red stone on one finger. Wore an ankle bracelet.
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Discovery: On February 2, 1982 a hunter passing through the Pine Barrens found the skeletal remains of the decedent in the woods off Route 542 in southern Burlington County.

If you have any information on the identity of this Jane Doe, or of the circumstances surrounding her death, please contact the following:

Agency Name: Burlington County Medical Examiner
Agency Contact Person: Anna Delaney
Agency Phone Number: 609-584-5054 ext 5656 or 609-702-7030
Agency E-mail: MedicalExaminer(at)co.burlington.nj.us
Agency Case Number: 03820091

Agency Name: New Jersey State Police
Agency Phone Number: 800-709-7090
Agency Case Number: Unknown

NCIC Case Number: U637791296
NamUs Case Number: 1514

Links:

https://www.thedoenetwork.org/cases/software/main.html?id=266UFNJ

https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/1514

u/cjdoenetwork — 1 month ago

Doe Network September 2026 Featured Case #2 - 266UFNJ - Unidentified Female

Reconstructions by Frank Bender.

Date of Discovery: February 2, 1982
Location of Discovery: Washington Township, Burlington County, New Jersey
Estimated Date of Death: 6 months to one year prior
State of Remains: Skeletal
Cause of Death: Unknown

Physical Description

Estimated Age: 19-24 years old
Race: Unknown. Possibly White and/or Hispanic
Sex: Female
Height: 5'2" to 5'4"
Weight: Unknown
Hair: Unknown. She wore a black, curly wig.
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers

Dentals: Available.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Not available.

Clothing and Personal Items

Clothing: Light blue/silver vest, blue jeans and white sandals with three inch heels.
Jewelry: Two 18 inch silver chains, one with a crucifix; and a 6 inch gold chain. There was a copper-colored metal ring with a small square red stone on one finger. Wore an ankle bracelet.
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Discovery: On February 2, 1982 a hunter passing through the Pine Barrens found the skeletal remains of the decedent in the woods off Route 542 in southern Burlington County.

If you have any information on the identity of this Jane Doe, or of the circumstances surrounding her death, please contact the following:

Agency Name: Burlington County Medical Examiner
Agency Contact Person: Anna Delaney
Agency Phone Number: 609-584-5054 ext 5656 or 609-702-7030
Agency E-mail: MedicalExaminer(at)co.burlington.nj.us
Agency Case Number: 03820091

Agency Name: New Jersey State Police
Agency Phone Number: 800-709-7090
Agency Case Number: Unknown

NCIC Case Number: U637791296
NamUs Case Number: 1514

Links:

https://www.thedoenetwork.org/cases/software/main.html?id=266UFNJ

https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/1514

u/cjdoenetwork — 1 month ago

Doe Network September 2026 Featured Case #1 - 1141UMLA - Unidentified Male

Computer-Enhanced Reconstructions: African-American on left, Hispanic on right

Date of Discovery: August 16, 1997
Location of Discovery: Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Estimated Date of Death: 2 days prior
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only
Cause of Death: Unknown

Physical Description

Estimated Age: 30-45 years old
Race: Black/Hispanic
Sex: Male
Height: 5'7" to 6'2"
Weight: Unknown
Hair: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Antemortem trauma to the nasal bones; frontomalare suture and left cheek bone were in the process of healing at time of death

Identifiers

Dentals: Available; edentulous maxilla with pronounced bone resorption and remodeling, suggestive of a long time denture wearer; lower canine (lost postmortem) supported a lower dentur by means of a "Dolder Bar" or similar oral reconstruction apparatus
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Available

Clothing and Personal Items

Clothing: Blue Tultex sweatpants, size medium; light colored socks; Tingley "over-the-sock snugleg boot" (overboots), steel-toe, neoprene rubber, size 11-12
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Discovery: The victim was located in the Gulf of Mexico approximately 30 miles offshore.

If you have any information on the potential identity of this Doe, or of the circumstances surrounding his death, please contact the following:

Agency Name: Jefferson Parish Coroner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Heather Brown, Medicolegal Death Investigator
Agency Phone Number: 504-365-9100
Agency Case Number: 412-97

Agency Name: LSU FACES Lab
Agency Contact Person: Teresa Wilson
Agency Phone Number: 225-578-4761
Agency E-mail: tvwilson(at)lsu.edu
Agency Case Number: 07-34

NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 2267

Links:

https://www.thedoenetwork.org/cases/software/main.html?id=1141UMLA

https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/2267

http://identifyla.lsu.edu/profile.php?id=420

u/cjdoenetwork — 1 month ago

Doe Network September 2026 Featured Case #1 - 1141UMLA - Unidentified Male

Computer-Enhanced Reconstructions: African-American on left, Hispanic on right

Date of Discovery: August 16, 1997
Location of Discovery: Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Estimated Date of Death: 2 days prior
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only
Cause of Death: Unknown

Physical Description

Estimated Age: 30-45 years old
Race: Black/Hispanic
Sex: Male
Height: 5'7" to 6'2"
Weight: Unknown
Hair: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Antemortem trauma to the nasal bones; frontomalare suture and left cheek bone were in the process of healing at time of death

Identifiers

Dentals: Available; edentulous maxilla with pronounced bone resorption and remodeling, suggestive of a long time denture wearer; lower canine (lost postmortem) supported a lower dentur by means of a "Dolder Bar" or similar oral reconstruction apparatus
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Available

Clothing and Personal Items

Clothing: Blue Tultex sweatpants, size medium; light colored socks; Tingley "over-the-sock snugleg boot" (overboots), steel-toe, neoprene rubber, size 11-12
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Discovery: The victim was located in the Gulf of Mexico approximately 30 miles offshore.

If you have any information on the potential identity of this Doe, or of the circumstances surrounding his death, please contact the following:

Agency Name: Jefferson Parish Coroner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Heather Brown, Medicolegal Death Investigator
Agency Phone Number: 504-365-9100
Agency Case Number: 412-97

Agency Name: LSU FACES Lab
Agency Contact Person: Teresa Wilson
Agency Phone Number: 225-578-4761
Agency E-mail: tvwilson(at)lsu.edu
Agency Case Number: 07-34

NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 2267

Links:

https://www.thedoenetwork.org/cases/software/main.html?id=1141UMLA

https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/2267

http://identifyla.lsu.edu/profile.php?id=420

u/cjdoenetwork — 1 month ago

Doe Network August 2026 Featured Case #6 - 6689DMFL - George Contos

George Contos; photos of some of his tattoos

Name: George Contos
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: May 10, 2015
Location Last Seen: Bunnell, Flagler County, Florida

Physical Description

Date of Birth: January 04, 1957
Age: 58 yrs old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 5'11" - 6'2"
Weight: 240 - 280 lbs
Hair Color: Brown - greying
Eye Color: Unknown - possibly brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: George had his left leg amputated and has a prosthetic leg. He also has a number of tattoos, including one on his upper right arm of a bearded human face with wings (pictured), an unknown image on the inside of his right forearm, various other tattoos on his arms, lightning bolts on his stomach, and a Viking helmet under "9-10-81 Aaron" on his left bicep. He also had a long grey goatee and a mustache at the time of his disappearance.

Identifiers

Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown

Clothing and Personal Items

Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Disappearance: George Contos is missing from Bunnell, Florida since the 10th of May, 2015. There is very little information on his disappearance.

If you have any information on the potential whereabouts of George Contos, or of the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, please contact the following:

Agency Name: Flagler County Sheriff’s Office
Agency Contact Person: Sarah Scalia
Agency Phone Number: 386-313-4911
Agency Case Number: 15-50840

NamUs Case Number: 28776

Links:

https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/software/mp-main.html?id=6689DMFL

https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/28776

u/cjdoenetwork — 2 months ago

Doe Network August 2026 Featured Case #6 - 6689DMFL - George Contos

George Contos; photos of some of his tattoos

Name: George Contos
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: May 10, 2015
Location Last Seen: Bunnell, Flagler County, Florida

Physical Description

Date of Birth: January 04, 1957
Age: 58 yrs old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 5'11" - 6'2"
Weight: 240 - 280 lbs
Hair Color: Brown - greying
Eye Color: Unknown - possibly brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: George had his left leg amputated and has a prosthetic leg. He also has a number of tattoos, including one on his upper right arm of a bearded human face with wings (pictured), an unknown image on the inside of his right forearm, various other tattoos on his arms, lightning bolts on his stomach, and a Viking helmet under "9-10-81 Aaron" on his left bicep. He also had a long grey goatee and a mustache at the time of his disappearance.

Identifiers

Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown

Clothing and Personal Items

Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Disappearance: George Contos is missing from Bunnell, Florida since the 10th of May, 2015. There is very little information on his disappearance.

If you have any information on the potential whereabouts of George Contos, or of the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, please contact the following:

Agency Name: Flagler County Sheriff’s Office
Agency Contact Person: Sarah Scalia
Agency Phone Number: 386-313-4911
Agency Case Number: 15-50840

NamUs Case Number: 28776

Links:

https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/software/mp-main.html?id=6689DMFL

https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/28776

u/cjdoenetwork — 2 months ago
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Doe Network August 2026 Featured Case #5 - 5175DFMD - Tu Thi-Cam Tran

Name: Tu Thi-Cam Tran
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Case Classification: Missing
Missing Since: November 26, 1990
Location Last Seen: Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland

Physical Description

Date of Birth: Unknown
Age: 24 years old
Race: Asian
Gender: Female
Height: 4'9"
Weight: 90 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown - shoulder length.
Eye Color: Black
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Amputation of an unknown toe on one of her feet.

Identifiers

Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown

Clothing and Personal Items

Clothing: Jeans, blouse, tennis shoes.
Jewelry: White beaded/pearl and blue stone necklace (in scallop design).
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Disappearance: On the evening of November 26, 1990 missing person Tu Thi-Cam Tran attended a class at UMBC. She reportedly had a conversation with a fellow student in the University Center Game Room, and appeared in good spirits. She exited the game room, presumably going to her car, parked nearby. There is no indication she arrived at her car. A family member reports not having any contact with the missing person since she was last seen.

If you have any information on the potential whereabouts of Tu Thi-Cam Tran, or of the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, please contact the following:

Agency Name: University of Maryland Baltimore County Police Department
Agency Contact Person: John Taylor
Agency Phone Number: 410-455-3136
Agency Case Number: 90-4303

NamUs Case Number: 19461

Links:

https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/software/mp-main.html?id=5175DFMD

https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/19461

u/cjdoenetwork — 2 months ago

Doe Network August 2026 Featured Case #4 - 5303DMKY and 5308DMKY - James E Bess and Chipley Sanders

(note from CJ - technically only James Bess is a featured case for this month, but I felt it would be unfair to only provide details for one boy. hopefully the way I have laid it out isn't too confusing)

First two images - James Bess, and age progression to 51 years old. Last 3 images - Chipley Sanders, and age progression to 50 years old.

First case: James Bess

Name: James Eric Bess
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: October 4, 1984
Location Last Seen: Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky

Physical Description

Date of Birth: December 18, 1969
Age: 14 years old
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 110 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Grayish blue
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Scars-right arm just above hand, above right elbow, right side of waist.

Identifiers

Dentals: Not Available
Fingerprints: Not Available
DNA: Not Available

Clothing and Personal Items

Clothing: Blue jean jacket, sport shirt, blue jeans, gray tennis shoes.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Second Case: Chipley Sanders

Name: Chipley Charles Sanders
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: October 4, 1984
Location Last Seen: Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky

Physical Description

Date of Birth: April 10, 1971
Age: 13 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 150 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Hazel
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Pale birthmark on back over left shoulder (lighter than his normal skin-oblong).

Identifiers

Dentals: Not Available
Fingerprints: Not Available
DNA: Available

Clothing and Personal Items

Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Disappearance: James Eric Bess was last seen with his friend, 5308DMKY Chipley Sanders, on October 4, 1984 at a group home. On the morning of Oct. 4, 1984, James and Chipley decided to leave the group home together. They managed to slip out and remain undetected for several hours in the nearby town, but their adventure was cut short when they were apprehended by the police and returned to Ashland. However, the boys were determined to flee and made another run for it at 9:30 p.m. that same night. A search was launched, but this time, no one could find the boys.

If you have any information on the potential whereabouts of James E Bess or of Chipley Sanders, please contact the following:

Agency Name: Ashland City Police Department
Agency Phone Number: 606-385-3273
Agency Case Number: AP8425778

James Bess NCIC Case Number: M991649330
James Bess NamUs Case Number: 23899
James Bess NCMEC Case Number: 1229638

Chipley Sanders NCIC Case Number: M981643611
Chipley Sanders NamUs Case Number: 5011
Chipley Sanders NCMEC Case Number: 781869

Links:

https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/software/mp-main.html?id=5303DMKY

https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/23899

https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/1229638/1

https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/software/mp-main.html?id=5308DMKY

https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/5011

https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/781869/1

u/cjdoenetwork — 2 months ago

Doe Network August 2026 Featured Case #4 - 5303DMKY and 5308DMKY - James E Bess and Chipley Sanders

(note from CJ - technically only James Bess is a featured case for this month, but I felt it would be unfair to only provide details for one boy. hopefully the way I have laid it out isn't too confusing)

First two images - James Bess, and age progression to 51 years old. Last 3 images - Chipley Sanders, and age progression to 50 years old.

First case: James Bess

Name: James Eric Bess
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: October 4, 1984
Location Last Seen: Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky

Physical Description

Date of Birth: December 18, 1969
Age: 14 years old
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 110 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Grayish blue
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Scars-right arm just above hand, above right elbow, right side of waist.

Identifiers

Dentals: Not Available
Fingerprints: Not Available
DNA: Not Available

Clothing and Personal Items

Clothing: Blue jean jacket, sport shirt, blue jeans, gray tennis shoes.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Second Case: Chipley Sanders

Name: Chipley Charles Sanders
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: October 4, 1984
Location Last Seen: Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky

Physical Description

Date of Birth: April 10, 1971
Age: 13 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 150 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Hazel
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Pale birthmark on back over left shoulder (lighter than his normal skin-oblong).

Identifiers

Dentals: Not Available
Fingerprints: Not Available
DNA: Available

Clothing and Personal Items

Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Disappearance: James Eric Bess was last seen with his friend, 5308DMKY Chipley Sanders, on October 4, 1984 at a group home. On the morning of Oct. 4, 1984, James and Chipley decided to leave the group home together. They managed to slip out and remain undetected for several hours in the nearby town, but their adventure was cut short when they were apprehended by the police and returned to Ashland. However, the boys were determined to flee and made another run for it at 9:30 p.m. that same night. A search was launched, but this time, no one could find the boys.

If you have any information on the potential whereabouts of James E Bess or of Chipley Sanders, please contact the following:

Agency Name: Ashland City Police Department
Agency Phone Number: 606-385-3273
Agency Case Number: AP8425778

James Bess NCIC Case Number: M991649330
James Bess NamUs Case Number: 23899
James Bess NCMEC Case Number: 1229638

Chipley Sanders NCIC Case Number: M981643611
Chipley Sanders NamUs Case Number: 5011
Chipley Sanders NCMEC Case Number: 781869

Links:

https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/software/mp-main.html?id=5303DMKY

https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/23899

https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/1229638/1

https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/software/mp-main.html?id=5308DMKY

https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/5011

https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/781869/1

u/cjdoenetwork — 2 months ago

Doe Network August 2026 Featured Case #3 - 3865UMAL - Unidentified Male

Digitally enhanced images of unidentified man's possible Ohio driver's license

Date of Discovery: March 28, 1999
Location of Discovery: Dallas County, Alabama
Estimated Date of Death: At least 12 months
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton.
Cause of Death: Gunshot to the chest

Physical Description

Estimated Age: Adult
Race: White/ Caucasian
Sex: Male
Height: 5'7" to 5'8"
Weight: Unknown
Hair: Gray or Partially Gray
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Extensive dental work

Identifiers

Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown

Clothing and Personal Items

Clothing: Decedent was clothed in largely deteriorated dark t-shirt (possibly dark green). Overlaying the t-shirt is a red and blue plaid long sleeve flannel shirt, brand name "Timberline," size XL. This is a quilted shirt with white synthetic fiber filler, both sleeves were rolled above the elbows. Overlying this is a black zipper outer jacket made of synthetic material. Epaulet straps are on each of the shoulders. Underpants, brand name "Fruit of the Loom." Trousers made of black synthetic material with no legible label. White woven pair of socks. Two decorated dress sport shoes of the lace type, brand name "Rockport/Fibram", no legible size.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Six pieces of an apparent wallet insert. One piece of plastic which bears an image transfer. The image is digitally captured and enhanced revealing two images of white male and printing which appears to be that of a driver's license, possibly from the state of Ohio from 1991-1998. (see images). In the right pocket of the trousers were twenty-seven unfired .25 caliber cartridges. Also in the right front pocket of the pants was a deteriorated pack of cigarettes consisting of seven filters and the remaining clear plastic wrapper. Near the body was found one .25 caliber auto R&B Industries model Fraser semi-automatic pistol with the serial number 001740, with the magazine inserted containing three (3) unfired Remington brand cartridges. Two fired cartridge casings were found near the decedent.

Circumstances of Discovery: On March 28, 1999 human skeletal remains were located on Hwy 80 East in Dallas County.

If you have any information on the identity of this John Doe, or of the circumstances surrounding his death, please contact the following:

Agency Name: Dallas County Sheriffs Office
Agency Phone Number: 334-874-2133
Agency E-mail: sheriffmedia(at)dallascounty.org
Agency Case Number: 98-11

NamUs Case Number: 86868

Links:

https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/software/main.html?id=3865UMAL

https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/86868

Selma Times-Journal (Mar. 30, 1999 & Apr. 2, 1999)
Birmingham Post-Herald (Dec. 25, 1999)

u/cjdoenetwork — 2 months ago

Doe Network August 2026 Featured Case #3 - 3865UMAL - Unidentified Male

Digitally enhanced images of unidentified man's possible Ohio driver's license

Date of Discovery: March 28, 1999
Location of Discovery: Dallas County, Alabama
Estimated Date of Death: At least 12 months
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton.
Cause of Death: Gunshot to the chest

Physical Description

Estimated Age: Adult
Race: White/ Caucasian
Sex: Male
Height: 5'7" to 5'8"
Weight: Unknown
Hair: Gray or Partially Gray
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Extensive dental work

Identifiers

Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown

Clothing and Personal Items

Clothing: Decedent was clothed in largely deteriorated dark t-shirt (possibly dark green). Overlaying the t-shirt is a red and blue plaid long sleeve flannel shirt, brand name "Timberline," size XL. This is a quilted shirt with white synthetic fiber filler, both sleeves were rolled above the elbows. Overlying this is a black zipper outer jacket made of synthetic material. Epaulet straps are on each of the shoulders. Underpants, brand name "Fruit of the Loom." Trousers made of black synthetic material with no legible label. White woven pair of socks. Two decorated dress sport shoes of the lace type, brand name "Rockport/Fibram", no legible size.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Six pieces of an apparent wallet insert. One piece of plastic which bears an image transfer. The image is digitally captured and enhanced revealing two images of white male and printing which appears to be that of a driver's license, possibly from the state of Ohio from 1991-1998. (see images). In the right pocket of the trousers were twenty-seven unfired .25 caliber cartridges. Also in the right front pocket of the pants was a deteriorated pack of cigarettes consisting of seven filters and the remaining clear plastic wrapper. Near the body was found one .25 caliber auto R&B Industries model Fraser semi-automatic pistol with the serial number 001740, with the magazine inserted containing three (3) unfired Remington brand cartridges. Two fired cartridge casings were found near the decedent.

Circumstances of Discovery: On March 28, 1999 human skeletal remains were located on Hwy 80 East in Dallas County.

If you have any information on the identity of this John Doe, or of the circumstances surrounding his death, please contact the following:

Agency Name: Dallas County Sheriffs Office
Agency Phone Number: 334-874-2133
Agency E-mail: sheriffmedia(at)dallascounty.org
Agency Case Number: 98-11

NamUs Case Number: 86868

Links:

https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/software/main.html?id=3865UMAL

https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/86868

Selma Times-Journal (Mar. 30, 1999 & Apr. 2, 1999)
Birmingham Post-Herald (Dec. 25, 1999)

u/cjdoenetwork — 2 months ago