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Naming the Dead

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  • 2025–
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Naming the Dead (2025)
DNA Doe Project works with police to identify 50,000 unnamed dead across America using genetic investigation, helping solve cold cases and bring closure to families.
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DNA Doe Project works with police to identify 50,000 unnamed dead across America using genetic investigation, helping solve cold cases and bring closure to families.DNA Doe Project works with police to identify 50,000 unnamed dead across America using genetic investigation, helping solve cold cases and bring closure to families.DNA Doe Project works with police to identify 50,000 unnamed dead across America using genetic investigation, helping solve cold cases and bring closure to families.

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    • 5User reviews
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    10jca-9

    Perseverance and DNA

    I don't often write reviews, but this show is truly remarkable. Unfortunately there are 50,000 bodies that are unidentified in the United States. This series tells the story of how they help bring closure for the loved ones and the unnamed.

    It's emotional at times, and you can really feel the dedication of the investigators, scientists, and genealogists as they work tirelessly to identify the deceased and bring them home to their families. A must-watch.
    10iwelcome06

    Loved it, want more

    Absolutely loved this show. Each episode gave me chills. I really loved how they showed not so much the science, but the human side of the narrative. Seeing the families learn the truth about their family after so many years and some finding new family they never knew existed brought tears to my eyes.
    10neeby

    Hoping for more...

    I so loved this series and really hope it continues as we need more if this stories. Everyone deserves their name!

    The production value was fantastic and very engaging from episode to episode.

    I also hope everyone that's DNA tested uploads their DNA results to GEDMatch so that this group can continue to name more victims and bring them home to their families.
    10gqyqm

    Fascinating show want more episodes

    Great show. DNA Doe project is doing incredible work trying to identify Jane/john does who have never been identified. They are giving closure to the families. 50,000 unidentified bodies in this country is unimaginable for the loved ones. Really loved the show hope there are more episodes, another season please.
    10cindabaxter

    Gripping and fascinating series

    It's inspiring to see a show that focuses on humanity and resolutions rather than the sensational and gruesome. Kudos to the DNA Doe Project for doing the work of the angels as they restore dignity and identity to lost loved ones; additional credit goes to NatGeo for investing in true "must see tv." Sure hope there's a second season in the pipeline....

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