Families can wait for decades without knowing what happened to their missing loved ones. Taking these steps may improve the odds of finding them.
Left for Dead
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How we analyzed the data on the unidentified dead
For its investigation, Left for Dead, Reveal examined information collected from the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, which contains more than 10,000 unidentified cases across the U.S.
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Searchable database: The Lost & The Found
Federal data tracks thousands of unsolved missing persons cases and unidentified bodies. Use our Web tool to search for potential matches.
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Coming Sept. 2: A new investigation into America’s coldest cases
In an upcoming investigation, reporter G.W. Schulz examines cases of the unidentified dead – many of which have languished for decades – and reveals how the disorganization, neglect and indifference of state and local authorities contribute to the problem.