Case Resources
Find Answers. Report What You Know.
These organizations work every day to bring the missing home and the truth to light. If you have information about a case — any case — these are the people who need to hear it.
Missing Persons Databases
National registries and search tools for missing persons cases across the United States.
The nation's largest and most comprehensive database of missing children. Also maintains the CyberTipline for reporting exploitation.
Federal ResourceA national information clearinghouse and resource center for missing, unidentified, and unclaimed persons cases. Free to search and submit.
Federal ResourceA privately maintained database of long-term missing persons cases in the United States, with detailed case profiles dating back decades.
Independent DatabaseVolunteer organization dedicated to assisting law enforcement in solving cold cases of unidentified remains and missing persons.
Volunteer OrganizationA nonprofit dedicated to finding missing adults, with a focus on cases that receive little media attention.
NonprofitLaw Enforcement & Tip Lines
Federal and state agencies that investigate missing persons, cold cases, and violent crimes.
The FBI's official tip submission portal. Use this to report information about federal crimes, missing persons, or fugitives.
FederalFBI resources and information on missing persons investigations, including NCIC database access for law enforcement.
FederalAnonymous tip reporting network with local chapters across the country. Tips may be eligible for cash rewards.
Anonymous TipsFederal resources, funding, and policy information related to missing persons investigations and victim services.
FederalAdvocacy & Support Organizations
Organizations that support families of the missing and advocate for victims of violent crime.
Advocacy, resources, and a helpline for victims of crime and their families. Includes a stalking prevention resource center.
Victim AdvocacySupport organization for those who have lost a loved one to homicide. Offers survivor support groups and advocacy resources.
Support GroupNonprofit that provides investigative assistance to law enforcement on cold cases, with a focus on homicides and missing persons.
Cold CasesResources and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, which underlies many missing persons and homicide cases.
Victim AdvocacyDNA & Forensic Resources
Tools and organizations using DNA technology to identify the missing and the unidentified.
Volunteer-led nonprofit using investigative genetic genealogy to identify John and Jane Does. Has solved hundreds of cases.
Genetic GenealogyDNA comparison database used by law enforcement and genealogists to identify unknown individuals and connect missing persons to families.
DNA DatabaseNonprofit focused on identifying unidentified human remains through DNA, forensic genealogy, and public outreach.
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If you have information about a case we've covered — or any unsolved case — use our tip line. Every detail matters.