Naming the Dead
Overview
"Naming the Dead" explores the stark reality of approximately 50,000 unidentified bodies across the United States. This impactful series highlights the efforts of the DNA Doe Project, a groundbreaking organization dedicated to solving cold cases using genetic analysis. Collaborating with law enforcement, the devoted team aims to uncover the identities of these forgotten individuals. Each episode thoughtfully portrays the emotional journeys of families seeking closure and justice, emphasizing their struggles and hopes. By honoring the memories of the deceased, the show weaves a powerful narrative of science, resilience, and hope amidst deep sorrow, illustrating the profound connections between the living and those who have been lost.
Episodes
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1
The Hitchhiker
Having run out of leads, coroner Scott McCord reaches out to the DNA Doe Project in hopes of identifying one of the victims of serial killer Larry Eyl...
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2
A Box Of Bones
For nearly four decades, the identity of a murder victim in Texas has remained unknown. Now, law enforcement is collaborating with the DNA Doe Project...
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3
The Body in the Sand
Thirty-two years ago, a young woman was discovered deceased in the desert, her identity unknown. Today, local law enforcement is collaborating with th...
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4
The Body on the Train
After uncovering the burial site of a man who died trapped beneath ice in a railroad car, journalist Marresa Burke teams up with the DNA Doe Project t...
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5
The Oil Well Murder
Detective Bryan Johnson is faced with his inaugural case—a murder investigation. To crack the case, he must first uncover the identity of the victim...
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6
The Man on fire
In 1996, a young man tragically lost his life in Atlanta when he was burned alive. The question remains: who was he? To uncover his identity and locat...
