Identifying A Person
Unidentified Persons
The task of identifying any person who is found dead is the responsibility of the Hamilton County Coroner's Office.
Immediate response is made by coroner staff and law enforcement to initiate identification. Initial presumptive information may lead to the identity of the decedent. Available fingerprints along with dental, medical documentation of unique identifying anatomical features and documented tattoos are beneficial characteristics.
Returning unidentified individuals to their loved ones is priority and a continuous process.
H-385-86
Circumstances
On July 8, 1986 the decedent was found in an abandoned apartment located at 1515 Republic Street, Cincinnati, 45202. The decedent was not recognizable when found.
Demographics
Physical Characteristics:
Hair: Unknown
Eye: Undetermined
Estimated Age Range: 50 - 99 years
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Height: 68 inches (estimated)
Clothing:
Found on Body: tan long sleeved pullover V-necked shirt and sweater, brown trousers, white socks with green horizontal stripes, brown leather shoes.
Law enforcement: Cincinnati Police Department
Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP4783 | NamUs (ojp.gov)
No DNA on file
H-641-88
Circumstances
On October 27, 1988 the decedent was found at the bottom of a stairwell located at 1112 Broadway, Cincinnati, 45202. The decedent was recognizable when found.
Demographics
Physical Characteristics:
Hair: Brown, wavy
Facial Hair: Brown mustache
Eye: Blue
Estimated Age Range: 20 - 30 years
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 68 inches (measured)
Weight: 137 lbs (measured)
Distinctive Physical Features:
Vertically oriented, 0.5” previously stitched scar on right side of forehead; vertically oriented 3” scar on right shoulder; well healed, linear 0.5” scar on right palm at base of the thumb; a 0.5” previously stitched scar on the back of the left ring finger; a well healed 4.5” scar on medial aspect of right leg.
Clothing:
Found on Body: Red hooded sweatshirt, Rustler brand blue jeans, brown belt with white metal oval belt buckle, grey and white running shoes, and yellow metal Timex wristwatch.
Law enforcement: Cincinnati Police Department
Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP7739 | NamUs (ojp.gov)
No DNA on file
H-247-92
Circumstances
On May 27, 1992 the decedent was found by railroad tracks near Dalton and Linn Streets. He was transported to University Hospital where he later died on May 29, 1992. The decedent was recognizable when found.
Demographics
Physical Characteristics:
Hair: Gray, or partially gray, curly
Facial Hair: Full beard and mustache
Eye: Brown
Estimated Age Range: 50 - 70 years
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Height: 73 inches (measured)
Weight: 206 lbs (measured)
Clothing:
Found on Body: Jamar brand pants (black/navy), second pair of pants (black/navy), Sears brand blue denim coveralls with number 7792314 inside pocket, Shillito brand long-sleeved striped sweater (gray with dark blue and maroon repeating stripes), second long-sleeved blue sweater and. McAlpin's Varsity Town Clothes brand plaid overcoat.
Law enforcement: Cincinnati Police Department
Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP7646 | NamUs (ojp.gov)
DNA on file
Coroner's Office / Crime Laboratory
Address:
4477 Carver Woods Dr - Blue Ash, OH 45242
Phone:
Fax:
(513) 946-8730
Hours of Operation:
8am-4pm Mon-Fri
Laboratory Phone:
Laboratory Fax:
(513) 946-8772