Aug 2, 2025 · 38m
After exhausting all leads, coroner Scott McCord turns to the DNA Doe Project to try to identify one of the victims of serial killer Larry Eyler.
Naming the Dead
There are 50,000 bodies lying unnamed and unmourned across America with no way of identifying them, until now. This powerful new series follows the DNA Doe Project - a leading organization in genetic investigation and identification - as they partner with law enforcement agencies to solve the coldest of cases, name these unidentified bodies, and bring resolution to families across the country.
Season 1 Episodes
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Aug 2, 2025 · 41m
For 38 years, the identity of a Texas murder victim has been a mystery - now police are teaming up with the DNA Doe Project to find out who she was.
Aug 2, 2025 · 37m
Thirty-two years ago, a young, unidentified female was found dead in the desert. Now, local police are joining forces with the DNA Doe Project to bring her home.
Aug 2, 2025 · 39m
Discovering the grave of a man crushed under ice in a railroad car, journalist Marresa Burke joins forces with the DNA Doe Project to find his family.
Aug 2, 2025 · 35m
Detective Bryan Johnson’s first case is a homicide. To solve it, he first needs to identify the victim, so he enlists the help of the DNA Doe Project.
Aug 2, 2025 · 37m
In 1996, a young man was burned alive in Atlanta. Who was he? Investigators team up with the DNA Doe Project to identify him and find his family.
Season 1 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Naming the Dead Season 1 premiere?
Naming the Dead Season 1 premiered on August 2, 2025.
How many episodes are in Naming the Dead Season 1?
Naming the Dead Season 1 has 6 episodes.
What is the first episode of Naming the Dead Season 1?
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "The Hitchhiker". It aired on August 2, 2025.
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