A forensic artist created this sculpture of a man found unidentified in Ormond Beach, Florida in 1982

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 this 1982 Volusia John Doe’s ancestral ties are French Canadian, with deeper Irish (Canadian) influence in both his maternal and paternal ancestry. In addition to Ontario and Quebec, he has genetic ties to Massachusetts, Illinois, and Michigan.

His ancestors include the surnames LeFevre, LaPoint, Bellenoit, Brosseau, Lerat, and Desjardins.  More DNA samples from people with similar backgrounds are being sought in order to restore his identity.

We need your help to give this John Doe his name back. In addition to underwriting the DNA sequencing and genealogy research for this case, Genealogy For Justice is sponsoring a DNA 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 can be made on our GiveButter page.