Official Missing & Unidentified Persons Clearinghouses

If you are researching a cold case, seeking to register a missing loved one, or attempting to submit familial DNA, please utilize these verified federal and state databases.

Wisconsin DOJ Clearinghouse

The Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Missing & Exploited Children & Adults. Dedicated to active cases across the state of Wisconsin.

NamUs (National System)

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. Funded by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) as the central federal database.

NCMEC

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Handles cases of missing minors and unidentified child remains nationwide.

FBI ViCAP

Violent Criminal Apprehension Program. Coordinates multi-jurisdictional serial homicide, sexual assault, and missing persons investigations.

Forensic Genetic Genealogy Laboratories & Nonprofits

  • DNA Doe Project (DDP): 501(c)(3) nonprofit volunteer organization applying genetic genealogy to unidentified human remains. (dnadoeproject.org)
  • Othram Inc.: Accredited forensic genomics laboratory pioneering ultra-low-template whole genome sequencing for cold cases. (othram.com)
  • The Doe Network: 100% volunteer international clearinghouse assisting law enforcement with cold case matching. (doenetwork.org)