The task of identifying any person who is found dead falls to the investigations sections of the Franklin County Coroner's Office.
Immediate response is made by forensic investigators and law enforcement to initiate identification. Initial presumptive information may lead to the identity of the decedent.
Available fingerprints, along with dental and medical documentation of unique identifying anatomical features are beneficial characteristics.
Returning unidentified individuals to their loved ones is priority and it is a continuous process.
View Ohio Revised Code 109.573
On October 11, 1993 an individual came across the body of a black male in a wooded area approximately 50 yards west U.S. Route 33 and south of Interstate 70 in Franklin County, OH.
Physical Characteristics
Clothing/Accessories
Ohio BCI #203 NamUs UP # 17869
On August 9, 1997 the remains of an black female were found in the vicinity of 675 West London-Groveport Road along the west bank of the Scioto River in Jackson Township, Franklin County, OH.
Ohio BCI# 187 NamUs UP # 17868
On May 30, 2007, an individual fishing in the area of State Route 33 near the City of Columbus Dublin Road Water Treatment Facility found the victim's remains in the Scioto River. Estimated postmortem interval is weeks.
Scars/Marks
Ohio BCI # 1959 NamUs UP # 616
On November 4, 2018, unknown bone was found along the riverbend at Northmoor Park. The bone was confirmed to be a human mandible.
Ohio BCI # NamUs #UP54487
On December 8, 2021, the decedent was found under an overpass (I-670) in the area south of Vine Street, Columbus, OH 43215. The decedent was not recognizable when found.
Clothing
Ohio BCI #3315 NamUs #UP88076