The Nameless
Essex County NJ John Doe (1980)

🕊️💙 Help Give Him Back His Name 💙🕊️

For more than four decades, this man has remained unidentified. He was someone’s son, brother, friend, or loved one, and somewhere, answers may still be missing. With advances in forensic science and renewed public awareness, there is still hope that his identity can be restored.

The unidentified White male was found on December 22, 1980, in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey. Investigators believe he may have died around January 1, 1980, although the exact date is unknown. He was estimated to have been born between 1915 and 1935, stood approximately 5’3″ to 5’6″ tall, weighed between 150 and 170 pounds, and had gray hair. His eye color could not be determined, and he had no known scars, marks, or tattoos. He was found without clothing.

Although his name has been lost to time, investigators have preserved full-body X-rays, dental records, and fingerprints, all of which are available for comparison. Even after all these years, someone may recognize his description or know a detail that could finally identify him. Every unidentified person has a story, and every family deserves answers. 

If you have any information that could help, please call the NJ State Police at 1-800-709-7090.