Naming the Dead

20251 series
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Nat Geo

Following the DNA Doe Project - a leading organisation in genetic investigation and identification - as they partner with law enforcement agencies to name these unidentified bodies and bring resolution to families across the country.

The Hitchhiker: Episode Image
Episode 1The Hitchhiker

Serial killer Larry Eyler confessed to 20 plus murders. Decades later, DNA Doe Project helps ID a victim, aiding Coroner McCord's quest for closure. (1 of 6)

A Box of Bones: Episode Image
Episode 2A Box of Bones

For 38 years, the identity of a Texas murder victim has been a mystery. Now, police team up with the DNA Doe Project to find out who she was. (2 of 6)

The Body in the Sand: Episode Image
Episode 3The Body in the Sand

32 years ago, an unidentified female is found dead in the desert. Now, local police join forces with the DNA Doe Project to bring her home. (3 of 6)

The Body on the Train: Episode Image
Episode 4The Body on the Train

In 1961, a body was found crushed under ice in a railroad car in Nebraska and quickly buried. Journalist Marresa is determined to find his family. (4 of 6)

The Oil Well Murder: Episode Image
Episode 5The Oil Well Murder

Detective Bryan Johnson's first case is a homicide. To solve it, he first needs to identify the victim, so he enlists the help of the DNA Doe Project. (5 of 6)

The Man on Fire: Episode Image
Episode 6The Man on Fire

For 28 years, the case of a man burned alive in Atlanta sat cold. Now, with help from the DNA, investigators hope to bring his family long-awaited resolution. (S1, ep 6)

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