Official Tip & Case Submission Protocol
Whether you are a family member seeking advocacy for a cold case, a detective requesting forensic genealogical assistance, or a member of the public with a tip, please review the submission pathways below.
If you have urgent, real-time information regarding an active missing child or fugitive, immediately call 911 or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678.
For historical cold case tips, our bureau reviews all submissions and forwards actionable leads directly to the primary investigating detective and FBI ViCAP.
Direct Contact Information
Entity: Someday Known Corp. / TheUnidentified.org Cold Case Bureau
Advocacy Email: tips@theunidentified.org
Law Enforcement Inquiries: liaison@theunidentified.org
Media & Press Relations: press@theunidentified.org
Case Evaluation Requirements:
When submitting a cold case for our free advocacy review, please include:
- Full legal name and known aliases of the missing or deceased person.
- Date and exact geographic location of last contact.
- NamUs ID number or local police case number (if one exists).
- Availability of dental records, medical X-rays, or surviving immediate biological family members (parents, siblings, children) willing to provide reference DNA.