Do Network missing people?

The Doe Network is a 100% volunteer organization devoted to assisting investigating agencies in bringing closure to national and international cold cases concerning Missing & Unidentified Persons. It is our mission to give the nameless back their names and return the missing to their families.

How does the DOE network work?

The Doe Network is a non-profit organization of volunteers who work with law enforcement to connect missing persons cases with John/Jane Doe cases. They maintain a website about cold cases and unidentified persons, and work to match these with missing persons.

How many unidentified bodies are there in the US?

Including murder victims and those who died via natural causes or otherwise, approximately 40,000 decedents remain unidentified in the United States.

How often do people go missing?

According to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons (NamUS) database, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Justice, more than 600,000 persons of all ages go missing every year, and approximately 4,400 unidentified bodies are recovered every year.

How do I find a missing person?

13 Ways to Find a Missing Person for Free

  1. File a Missing Person’s Report.
  2. Contact Local Hospitals, Jails, and Coroners.
  3. Do an Online Search.
  4. Look into Online Directories.
  5. Utilize Social Media.
  6. Check their Phone’s Location.
  7. Post Photos of the Missing Person in Local Places.
  8. Look into a Missing Persons Database.

Is the DOE legit?

The Doe is a fully verified platform for anonymous reporting. You also need to check if the organization ever publishes corrections, letters to the editor or retractions. These are ways for the public to keep the media accountable.

Where did Jane Doe and John Doe come from?

Question: Why do we say John Doe or Jane Doe when we refer to someone who is unknown or anonymous? Answer: Originally, John Doe was a sham name used to indicate any plaintiff in an action of ejectment (a legal action to regain property) in civil court. Richard Roe was the counterpart, to indicate the defendant.