Unidentified

On December 27, 2016, in , by Jody Ewing

Unidentified Persons The following list includes all unidentified persons found in Iowa. Some are known homicides, while the manner of death for others remains unknown. All are cold cases.   Unidentified White Male 18-39 YOA Des Moines, IA Polk County ME Case # 10-1398 January 1, 1924 Unknown Baby Boy 2-3 hours old Highway 30 […]

A Child of God Baby Boy Doe

On May 9, 2016, in , by Jody Ewing

“A Child of God” Baby Boy Doe Homicide Infant 24 hours old Harold Rowley Recycling Center Storm Lake, IA Buena Vista County Investigating Agency: Buena Vista County Sheriff’s Office May 30, 2002   An infant baby boy between 24 and 48 hours old was found in a shredder at the Harold Rowley Recycling Center in […]

Homicides – 1950s

On March 26, 2011, in , by Jody Ewing

The Cases – Homicides (1950 – 1959) BY ERA: Up through 1899 | 1900s | 1910s | 1920s | 1930s | 1940s | 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000 – present | Missing Persons The cases below include unsolved Iowa homicides from 1950 – 1959 and are listed chronologically. If […]

Unidentified Baby John Doe 1992

On December 18, 2010, in , by Jody Ewing

Johnson County in Iowa   Iowa City in Johnson County Unidentified Baby John Doe Homicide Unidentified Baby John Doe White/Caucasian Newborn Found in Iowa City Landfill Eye Color: Blue Hair Color: Brown ME/C Case Number: 92-09997 NamUs # UP117622 Iowa City, IA Johnson County Found: December 21, 1992 Case Summary by Jody Ewing Four days […]

Polk County

On October 19, 2010, in , by Jody Ewing

Cold Cases in Polk County, Iowa   Note: These are cold cases that exist in Polk County, though many are under the jurisdiction of the Des Moines Police Department or other cities/townships within Polk County. They are listed here for cross-reference purposes. More information may be found on the victim’s individual case summary page.   […]