This AI-enhanced forensic likeness was created from a 1980’s clay sculpture of a man whose skeletonized remains were found near Ormond Beach in 1982.

We need your help to give this John Doe his name back!

The Dean and Tina Linn Clouse Memorial Fund and FHD Forensics are collaborating with the Volusia County Sheriff to help identify a John Doe found in Ormond Beach, Florida on March 12, 1982.

The skeletal remains of 1982 John Doe (NamUs UP927) were discovered in a wooded area by two boys who were camping. His death was ruled suspicious since he was found without any clothing, jewelry, or any personal effects at all.

He is described as:

•  White male
•  About 5’7” tall
•  Weighed about 150 lbs
•  Approximately 35 – 50 years old in 1982
•  Likely born between 1935 and 1947

In early 2024, after sequencing his DNA, it was discovered that most of this 1982 Volusia John Doe’s ancestral ties are French Canadian, with more than 50% of his admixture being Irish, Scottish, and English.

In addition to Ontario and Quebec, he has genetic ties to distant matches Massachusetts, Illinois, and Michigan.

His identified common ancestors are very distant (1750s). After 18 months of research and reference DNA testing we have found no closer common ancestors.

In addition to underwriting the DNA sequencing and genealogy research for this case, Genealogy For Justice is sponsoring a DNA reference testing program in order to gain the DNA matches required to identify him.

To contribute a DNA sample or share other information, please contact FHD Forensics.

Donations to help cover reference DNA testing can be made on our GiveButter page.