In an ongoing effort to solve a decades-old mystery, the Volusia Sheriff's Office is seeking the assistance of the local community to identify a set of skeletal remains found in 1982, as per a recent post on their social media channels. In partnership with FHD Forensics, they have issued a request for individuals with French-Canadian or Irish-Canadian ancestry to provide DNA samples that may help to determine the identity of a "John Doe" whose remains were discovered by two boys camping in Ormond Beach over forty years ago.

The man, who at the time of his death was described as a White male, approximately 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighing around 150 pounds, is believed to have been born between 1935 and 1947. His ethnicity traces back to French-Canadian origins with a significant influence of Irish-Canadian roots in his family tree, according to forensic analysis shared by Genealogy For Justice (G4J) and reported by ClickOrlando. The man is thought to have connections to several locations across North America, including Ontario, Quebec, Massachusetts, Illinois, and Michigan, where he or his ancestors may have resided before he arrived in Florida.

A Volusia Sheriff's Office bulletin lists several surnames that might be connected to the unidentified man, including LeFevre, LaPoint, Bellenoit, Brosseau, Lerat, and Desjardins. This detail may prove crucial for those considering contributing DNA samples. Individuals interested in aiding this effort can find more information on how to contribute a DNA sample by following the links provided on G4J's website.