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Naming the Dead

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About Naming the Dead

Naming the Dead is a mystery and documentary TV series that premiered on National Geographic on August 2, 2025. It has 1 season and 6 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 6 "The Man on Fire", aired on September 6, 2025.

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.

  • Mystery
  • Documentary

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Episodes

6 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

2025 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago

Naming the Dead Season 1 release dates →
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    6. The Man on Fire

    Finale

    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.

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    5. The Oil Well Murder

    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.

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    4. The Body on the Train

    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.

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    3. The Body in the Sand

    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.

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    2. A Box Of Bones

    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.

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    1. The Hitchhiker

    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.

Cast & crew

  • Marresa Burke

    Self

  • Bryan Johnson

    Self

  • Scott McCord

    Self

Naming the Dead FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Naming the Dead?

Naming the Dead has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on September 6, 2025.

When did the latest episode of Naming the Dead come out?

The most recent episode of Naming the Dead, Season 1 Episode 6 "The Man on Fire", aired on September 6, 2025.

How many seasons of Naming the Dead are there?

Naming the Dead has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.

When did Naming the Dead first air?

Naming the Dead first aired on National Geographic on August 2, 2025.

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