Officials ask families of missing persons to bring documentation, give DNA samples at upcoming event

May 8, 2023 - Christine Fonville

DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston has released more information about an inaugural event to help a new task force figure out the identities of more than 20 John and Jane Does.

The District Attorney’s Office, in partnership with the DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office, will host a Missing Persons and DNA Drive at the Covington Library, located at 3500 Covington Highway in Decatur, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 20.

“This event is for families and friends who are searching for their missing loved ones,” stated officials. “Officers from each department within DeKalb County will be present to take new reports or add to existing reports. There will also be opportunities to have these reports entered into national databases. Family members will also be able to donate DNA for uploading to CODIS (Combined DNA Index System) and genealogy databases.”