The Graphic Designer Solving Cold Case Murders

Web sleuths are private citizens with no formal training who spend their time online trying to solve cold cases and to identify John and Jane Does.
Carl Koppelman is a renowned web sleuth who has assisted in identifying 8 victims who identities were unknown.
Using an internet forum called Web Sleuths, Carl and others are responsible for providing valuable context to cases that would otherwise be left cold. These sleuths often take on pet projects that they’ll work on for years at a time, searching for an answer to a question most people forgot long ago.
UPDATE: As of 2021, “Walker County Jane Doe" has been identified as Sherri Ann Jarvis 41 years after she was murdered.
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[@toyshika1978]

That’s 8 families who found closure. That’s 8 possible killers who can be found. That’s what we call a real life hero. ❤️

[@christywoods9180]

Damn right!

[@christywoods9180]

I seen a few min.ago on CNN that a 13 yr.old boy just helped close a decades old case from gaking his gopro underwater in a river or lake and found a car upside down and they called cops and pulled it out and it had the skeletal remains of an older Lady that had disappeared 20 something yrs.ago.And Her Family was so happy to knoe.

[@toyshika1978]

Christy Woods that’s insane! But thanks to kids playing outside and not inside, they bought closure to a family too!

[@Cabacaba]

they wont reopen cases without further evidence. but it will ease the soul of the family for sure and for that he is a hero.

[@ShinyRacer22]

True that

[@carabiner7999]

Wow. A man who quits his job, to care for his elderly mother, is impressive enough. To then go on, and give of his "free" time, to help solve cases, is just wonderful. How many of us could become a full time care giver for a loved one, and not squirrel our "free" time away for far more selfish pursuits? Super admirable.

[@heavyhanded1782]

Malicity D'Obscuro maybe that’s what he likes to do in his free time.... everyone is different everyone has different interests and likes to do different things. Me personally I wouldnt it’s a waste of time... 8 cases in 10 years big whoop he would be better off helping the homeless on the streets. Instead everyone loves to waste all their money on the dead instead of the living.

[@mastersonogashira1796]

@HeavyHanded ` I think ur just jealous that he is more accomplished than you. It’s not a matter of free time, but just his contribution to society. If you ever lost someone close to you, knowing what happened gives you closure. I’m a coroner, and part of my job is to look for the deceased’s NOK (next of kin). I can tell you how much people care even if it’s just a body, because for some will never give up until they see it with their own eyes

[@GinoNL]

It’s a selfish pursuit, just with very good consequences.

[@Butterflysouptales]

@@heavyhanded1782 to you it might seem that way but to the families of those people he identified, I am sure his work is priceless. He is not only helping the dead, but those left behind waiting for closure.

[@nextthankyou6184]

@@heavyhanded1782 well what he did is actually help the family, the living. They help to lift the living burden who want to find the truth. Also its not like those family only care about the dead. Its because its their family members missing that they're care. Like be emphatic please. I think you're just jealous so I advise you to practice helping people like what you preach. Have a good day lol

[@souvlaki._]

And this guy doesn't even have forensic training. FBI should hire him or something, imagine what he could do with actual training.

[@GallonMilkProductions]

bread god fbi doesnt deal with forensic training that is usually done on more local levels

[@tonynava405]

With actual training, he will probably never solve another case ever again.

[@hsmacaraig]

Tony Nava Why?

[@JesusChrist42000]

@@hsmacaraig because all the training everyone else gets obviously isn't up to par with what he puts out now. So you want him to be trained like the rest of the forensic artist change how he does it to exactly the way it was done before he redid them.

[@HughJazz13]

He should be the one training others out there.

[@GypsyOVOXO]

She’s finally been Identified! Her name is Sherri Ann Jarvis. This artist drawings of her were very similar, amazing talent. Please keep helping these people ♥️

[@shoshafogel6637]

Thanks for the update.😊

[@LCx829]

I saw a picture of her and she was so lovely. Rip

[@curiousorigins]

“People don’t want to post a photo of someone who’s obviously dead, so I try to give them life.” This is a sentiment that is so sad, and makes so much sense at the same time. That’s why we should do more with forensic reconstruction and art. We can’t find missing people unless we know what they looked like, when alive.

[@pluto8404]

Technically they arent missing if you find their body.

[@Latinhoodie]

By technicality, this man should be getting paid what those certified forensic artists get paid. This man didn’t go to school for this but has the talent and has assisted the police for a few cases, straight up get paid man!

[@jlopez1017d]

Imagine if he were to be hired by the FBI all the good work he can do, he’s already passionate about it and with the FBI’s money and resources he can be way more productive.

[@marciaosullivan3200]

@@jlopez1017d but he wants to stay home with his mum

[@mastersonogashira1796]

Now see this is dangerous because if they pay him he could face changes with fraud since he is practicing without a proper license

[@mastersonogashira1796]

@Piotr Woźniak oh no no no, my friend. Faking as a forensic expert is a serious crime. If you have heard about the bite mark scandal in forensic, you will realize how bad this can get. These day forensic expert, especially more impression based experts like fingerprints, sketch artist takes test every 2 years or so to make sure they are still qualified. Cuz if we fck up we can send wrong people to jail Edit: Ok I’m in Canada so idk about the 2 year test system, but yea, they had a huge overhaul of this system back in 2009, and now it’s super serious

[@deathblade909]

Could he not. Collect the rewards?

[@LaurenOrion]

8 families have now found closure, what an amazing man

[@kawala6679]

And more will continue to get closure, he doesn't make money or anything doing this, he really is amazing

[@robgregorio]

Netflix please make a series about this guy’s work

[@unicornfartzel2782]

Id so watch it :D

[@AwesomeisHaleigh]

i think there should be a series on websleuths in general, there is a whole site of wonderful people like this man putting their own personal time and resources into trying to get these poor neglected souls the justice they deserve. I find websleuths so interesting and incredible I would love for all these people to get recognition on a big scale like Netflix because they deserve it, it would bring more people in that might have information on these cases that they didn't know was needed and also it would just make for some really interesting content

[@Stylomagic]

Wow, this is a great idea! 👍👍

[@leedream5621]

All they gon do is spoil the entire series in one trailer

[@anjuroronaisya3621]

Whats the title?

[@carlosspiceyweiner740]

Its saddening a stranger cares more for this girl than probably anyone while she was alive

[@sophiiu]

@@jackrobinson9403 wait what? really?

[@decalcomani1169]

@@jackrobinson9403 I found nothing, please link me to a source if you may.

[@taylorkohl94]

Jack Robinson wait what??? Where’s the article about that?

[@jonne4746]

@@jackrobinson9403 don't comment things that are obviously fake.

[@mlg_luverboy3054]

Okay zoomer

[@BillEngwall]

He belongs to be in forensics team, recruiters should hire people like this. Not the normies

[@endlesssummer9139]

This dude should have his own tv show. All about him solving cold case.

[@pierezajosh]

I'm confused, can't they just identify the deceased by their thumbprints and DNA?

[@Aconitum_napellus]

@@pierezajosh Not if they've never been on record, never been arrested and had their fingerprints taken or dna taken. Theoretically you could search for their relatives with dna but it would be like searching for a needle in a haystack.

[@isambo400]

Nope, the hiring manager hired their cousin and they solved 0 cases

[@satsat247]

@@jackrobinson9403 i doubt that

[@joecramp2987]

He should be hired by the police, looking at some of the official facial reconstructions this guys work looks far better! Police seem to be very lazy when they consider a case "cold"

[@cybercats2823]

Well they should however they make them look weird on purpose the strange details are to bring out defining features so someone will be like oh he had that marking or she had super prominent cheeks

[@marciaosullivan3200]

Police are not lazy they are under staffed

[@Deenique16]

The police hires an artist to recreate the images?

[@bean3243]

They don't have the funds, don't you think they would have done it themselves.

[@kevinzhu6417]

depends on the department i believe, lower staffed, impoverished/corrupt and lower population areas get pretty bad

[@TheAvprobeauty]

She said "who cares". Someone did.

[@Deenique16]

@Dusk Dawg I'm sure she tried so her last option was to runaway because she had probably been ignored so much

[@sevanderson5970]

What I don't understand is how her mother never came forward and reported her missing? Maybe her mother's boyfriend was molesting her and that is why she ran away and went to go visit her father or boyfriend in prison but then why wouldn't he report her missing also?

[@nellajoensalo2316]

Dusk Dawg Reach out where excatly? Very few people actually care enought to act, unfortenately. I was 23 years old, when someone loved the first time. Before that it was mostly violence, such as rape. And honestly I was way luckier than her! 💔😭

[@nellajoensalo2316]

Sev Anderson It is a myth that being a woman and having a kid automatically makes you a kind, compassionate and loving person. Anyone can breed, but not everyone can love.

[@nellajoensalo2316]

Alicia Valentin howcanyoudothistome1 My thoughts excatly. 💔 She was a young person, who deserved to be loved and cared for, but instead got raped and dumped on the street. At least she didn’t have to continue suffering after that anymore, now she gets to rest in peace. ⚰️ I have been raped so many times, have been so unloved and her story really helps me to become stronger so that I can help others like her and appreciate the few people, who do care about me. ❤️😭

[@devilishmode]

Selflessly supporting his mother, And helping out multiple families. What a great man!

[@eileeneclark9011]

9/27/19....This man uses his time as he takes care of his elderly mother to help identify dead/ missing ppl. What a way to use his natural talent ny helping others. God bless this man. God bless the families who have "found" their lost ones.

[@megharoni]

I'm a graphic designer and I never even thought about doing something like this. Very interesting.

[@juliedavis9659]

There are so many cold cases in this world it's sad. Maybe u can help with em.

[@ProfRavenSteel]

@0 Gin 0 me too specially black dahlia

[@shiney1121]

@@jackrobinson9403 what ? Are you serious ?

[@triss.2540]

@@jackrobinson9403 you're sick in the head for creating such an elaborate lie just to defame a man who's done nothing but help families and friends find peace.

[@triss.2540]

@@shiney1121 no, it's a lie. All articles online are nothing but praises about his work.

[@ellawadbrook571]

imagine your gravestone just saying "unidentified white female". ugh give me shivers

[@dxnx17xx96]

@Saudi King Volintine Ander of Arabia The fuck is wrong with you.

[@amrita3000]

@@dxnx17xx96 he is brainwashed by MSM to hate white people.

[@stopreplyingtome]

Lol sounds American

[@kandy1643]

Saudi King Volintine Ander of Arabia having a sexuality isn’t a white person thing, it’s an everybody thing. All lgbt ppl are proud of who they are and how far they’ve come. To each person the flag means something to them (as well as the obvious.. their sexuality)

[@alalalala57]

@Saudi King Volintine Ander of Arabia the fuck is wrong with you.

[@howcanyoudothistome1]

I just found it so said that the last girl who went missing when asked if her parents knew where she was replied "Who cares?" and she was right. No one reported her missing till this day x So sad bless her x

[@StruckByStars]

howcanyoudothistome1 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@nellajoensalo2316]

howcanyoudothistome1 My thoughts excatly. 💔 She was a young person, who deserved to be loved and cared for, but instead got raped and dumped on the street. At least she didn’t have to continue suffering after that anymore, now she gets to rest in peace. ⚰️ I have been raped so many times, have been so unloved and her story really helps me to become stronger so that I can help others like her and appreciate the few people, who do care about me. ❤️😭

[@kristinemedina2839]

@@nellajoensalo2316 im so sorry to hear that, dear. Keep fighting yes..and you are loved and blessed and will thrive! Much love 😘

[@lovinachoi6592]

@@nellajoensalo2316 you are not alone ❤❤❤

[@dee-tx5jd]

@@nellajoensalo2316 wherever you are and in whatever situation. Please know and remember, that I stand with you.

[@chinchillahats4907]

This man needs a KZbin channel. I think it would help even more with identifying these unknown victims. Also it’s very interesting. Great man 👍

[@lamasmorales]

Chinchilla hats Netflix documentary

[@AceChampElite]

“What up guys back again for another facial reconstruction video but before we get into it don’t forget to like and subscribe and smash that bell icon to join the notification gang every time I drop another hot video. Alright guys let’s get right into it and show you how I managed edit the lips of Jane Doe in 4 hours”

[@kathrynmoonasmr]

Chinchilla hats there’s a page on IG that posts does for identification purposes @/namelessdoes

[@qistinanadhila5608]

@@AceChampElite yo..I..

[@theblackpearl7035]

Trye, he wont even need to go to work

[@luckydal2059]

The thought that NOBODY knew her or cared enough to identify her or know she’s missing is... heartbreaking.

[@brianagarcia2889]

Shes been identified if that make u feel any better ?

[@goldandbabyfoxfur]

She is still unidentified. Some ppl think she may be a runaway named "Kathleen" that was seen in the area around that time. But no one knows who Kathleen is either.

[@17th_angel]

it is possible her parents abandoned her or don’t care or are even dead. she could also not have any friends that would care to be searching for what happened to her. which is heartbreaking

[@WildVee]

@@brianagarcia2889 Why are you lying though? She hasn't been identified yet, sadly. People are speculating it's Cathleen but that has not been confirmed, it's just a theory.

[@moonlalune8003]

Can't help but imagine that she is not the only one like that, having set her foot in this world yet departing it without anyone noticing it...

[@i143icecreams]

We need to gofund him. He is putting something into the community and hes not even getting anything in return. My god, GOD bless him . Not all hero wear capes

[@i143icecreams]

@@jackrobinson9403 Where did you get this information? For Jane Doe, aka Peggy Johnson, the suspected killer was a 63 year old nurse- Linda Sue LaRoche

[@bongocatnguyen5756]

Dora The Explorer he is just some troll with no articles or evidence

[@jackrobinson9403]

guys it's over, he was caught having sex with dead bodies and all those crimes have been officially linked to him by the police, these "reconstructions" are a cleverly disguised set of trophies with a crafty "investigator" alibi tied into his reasons as to why he has these things & obsessions. also, he didn't move in with his mother when she got sick. he never moved out and killed the "women of his generation" because he's the one who is sick - in the head - certifiably insane. for more look it up online. don't "fund" this predator.

[@jackrobinson9403]

@@bongocatnguyen5756 it's real

[@bongocatnguyen5756]

Jack Robinson I googled Carl Kopplmen doing it with dead corpses and I only found praise of his work. Do you have any articles of his work and how he apparently is who you describe?

[@woahsarah]

the government should give you a job since you’re clearly solving cases for them

[@danielpradhanasaputra7956]

@A B That's why he should be hired to help solving a case

[@MsTiagosk8]

@A B Do you know what "solving a case" means ? Identifying the victim is normally the first step, he's not doing all the work but without him the rest of the work probably wouldn't happen.

[@MsTiagosk8]

@A B Cops close cases but they don't do it alone so your point seems misguided, you saying "he's not closing cases at all" is purely silly

[@burnsmybritches5857]

He has not solved one case you idiots!!! Nor has he identified anyone!!!!!!! Does Jane Doe have a name yet!?!? Never ceases to amaze me with the stupidity of some people...

[@ss-nu3qf]

@@burnsmybritches5857 stfu

[@GoldieLoqs]

Carl is awesome. He always responds on Websleuths when someone needs him to create a portrait. He's incredibly talented, helpful, and passionate about what he does.

[@GoldieLoqs]

@@brianagarcia2889 Officially? I'm not seeing that on any websites.

[@kayt9137]

Briana Garcia could you send me a link of that?? 😯

[@randomnesslyfe2568]

I don't think she has been identified. I've been looking and looking and everything refers to her as "unidentified".

[@brianagarcia2889]

@@GoldieLoqs my fault 🥺😰 I found out it was orange socks Jane doe who was identified I feel horrible

[@brianagarcia2889]

www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=unidentified.wikia.org/wiki/Debra_Jackson&ved=2ahUKEwjb9Pf967flAhUKWq0KHTSBC20QFjAaegQIAxAB&usg=AOvVaw0RrtlE0EJVwTkAQKr2kvNE. SORRY YALL . WRONG JANE DOE. But This jane doe Has been Identified !

[@jaychild78]

Walker County Jane Doe has been identified as Sherri Jarvis from Forest Lake Minnesota. She 14 years old at the time. Sherri was removed from her parents home for habitual truancy. She was moved to a shelter in Stillwater Minnesota. Sherri ran away from a court house in Stillwater that would’ve determined if she was going to spend more time at the shelter. She had spent some time with some friends from her school before going their separate ways. One of Sherri’s friends tried to convince her to back with them but she declined and some point ended up in Texas.

[@lalakuma9]

I find it really touching that a complete stranger could care so much about an unidentified dead person they've never met or talked to.

[@jackrobinson9403]

touching in entirely the wrong kinda way really, as he was caught having sex with dead bodies and all those crimes have been officially linked to him by the police, these "reconstructions" are a cleverly disguised set of trophies with a crafty "investigator" alibi tied into his reasons as to why he has these things & obsessions. also, he didn't move in with his mother when she got sick. he never moved out and killed the "women of his generation" because he's the one who is sick - in the head - certifiably insane. for more look it up online.

[@antaaby6444]

@@jackrobinson9403 stop posting this without a link bro

[@djt3xmex]

@@jackrobinson9403 why are u lying? what did you get out of making this up?

[@woonderingpilgrim]

@@jackrobinson9403 for fuck's sake, not all Jane/John Doe cases are murder. Alot of cases are of people that could have died because of an unespected illness... So it's really impossible he's linked to all the cases

[@tabby73]

I reported the post by "Jack Robinson". This is slander.

[@naiarerich2926]

I think the girl is already in peace, knowing that this guy, a stranger to her, takes so much measure to find her justice & just genuinely cares for her. Truly admirable.

[@kalebind1]

❤❤❤

[@adambayer6207]

Damn, vice keeping it up with the content we all originally subscribed to!

[@SaunterVaguelyDown]

Adam Bayer You mean instead of the stuff about the ills of society? You prefer the puff pieces. Gotcha.

[@BarkingCrowe]

Agreed! I do miss the old videos, them going where they shohldnt and getting the real dirty stuff, but this is way better than labiaplasty, shrek heads carved out of melons, and the like.

[@newuser1234567]

@@SaunterVaguelyDown This is a puff piece? LOL Gotcha

[@chandrawimbara3603]

Watching Vice = no need to darkweb now

[@SaunterVaguelyDown]

Hawke,Ethan Yeah it pretty much is. Not saying it’s bad. It’s just more feel good-y. And didn’t require much research or anything. Like a puff piece.

[@rachelpatterson1225]

Too short! This guy deserves a full length documentary following his past and present cases, which may also assist in identifying current cases he's working on. What a great man!

[@jackrobinson9403]

guys it's over, he was caught having sex with dead bodies and all those crimes have been officially linked to him by the police, these "reconstructions" are a cleverly disguised set of trophies with a crafty "investigator" alibi tied into his reasons as to why he has these things & obsessions. also, he didn't move in with his mother when she got sick. he never moved out and killed the "women of his generation" because he's the one who is sick - in the head - certifiably insane. for more look it up online. still want that documentary there buddy?

[@MyFictionalChaos]

@@jackrobinson9403 were you high when you wrote this

[@jackrobinson9403]

@@MyFictionalChaos oh, snap

[@woonderingpilgrim]

@@jackrobinson9403 don't you have anything Better to do? Maybe Paint, go read a book, go for a walk, go adopt a doggie (or any other animal you like), hang out with Friends...

[@killdrillxx]

He should receive salary from government. He is saving time n resources of the PD.

[@zahidmillam9982]

What resources ? Just a PC who woulve known graphic designing work though

[@killdrillxx]

Zahid Millam Time is the key in such situations so most importantly time. Manpower, fuel and involvement of many departments inside PD is saved by him working alone. He solved cases where PD failed so he is doing it right.

[@Dummmy999]

Zahid Millam just stfu u bot u couldn't do that so...

[@agps4418]

Your failure to understand the resources is pure stupidity and incompetence. Im doing you a favor here letting you know. 😁

[@killdrillxx]

@@agps4418 enlighten me with your intelligence which I highly doubt you have any by looking at your 4th grader type response which communicates sheer negativity n nothing else but im open to your next moronic response

[@bobbi7180]

Nov 2021 Walker County Jane Doe was identified as Sherry Anne Jarvis from MN. Carl does amazing work and his dedication to Sherry has finally paid off. Thank you Carl and all those undocumented sleuths who also helped.

[@WisconsinAdventures]

SHE HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED - Sherri Ann Jarvis. This graphic artist did an AAMZING job capturing her perfectly, looks just like her. Thank you for your hard work

[@cyme5]

As a member of Websleuths Carl has always been an upstanding person. He has always kept the peace when boards get heated. Really an all-around decent person and I'm glad he's finally getting some recognition.

[@sicboi]

He gave these missing lost souls back their names, and that's all anyone could ask for so that their loved ones could find them and bring them 'home' in a way.

[@Ferraridude13]

That egg mcmuffin looked GOOD

[@hayliedlr]

It's only a mcmuffin if it came from McDonald's no?

[@jaghond448]

Breakfast sandwich. Yum.

[@landopolaroid9157]

JoJo Loves Limes I was reading a book literally today about the guy that invented the McMuffin. The book is called the “good egg.” Apparently English muffins and Canadian bacon weren’t popular at the time in the US and the guy who invented the McMuffin is the reason both of those products became popular. He essentially turned eggs Benedict into portable sandwich form. So technically any breakfast sandwich made with egg, meat, and an English muffin is technically always from McDonald’s.

[@SarahSakura]

Ross LOL

[@jimmybobjr4197]

Damnit Ross that’s not the point

[@vikingo2292]

You ever wonder how often we come across serial killers or murderers.. in the streets, on the internet? Made me wonder that again.

[@dids3384]

Its scary. You never really know who you’re talking to.

[@knightawz]

@Altoid Bazingá will u come with me somewhere. I have something to show you:)

[@adamrodgers9175]

I think about it daily. I don't trust many people at all

[@CassandraJanzen]

Yes

[@kalebind1]

@dids hello im the son of my father and grandson of my grandfather

[@angeldaniel7360]

Sherri Ann Jarvis (March 9, 1966 - November 1, 1980)[2] was an American murder victim from Stillwater, Minnesota, who was discovered on November 1, 1980 in Huntsville, Texas. Her body was discovered within hours of her sexual assault and murder, and remained unidentified for 41 years before being identified in November 2021.

[@hahaonthat]

i’d be super creeped out staring at pictures of dead people all day 😳, but good on him!

[@LemonSte]

It doesn't really bother me so much. Plus I'm an artist and good with Photoshop, maybe I should look into doing this. I imagine there's a lot more success in my country of UK because it's comparatively just a small island with much fewer people

[@melb1666]

Same, especially when you spend the whole time alone at home

[@josefernandez4423]

you are creeped by that? embalmers literally spending the whole day with dead bodies.

[@lisanation2203]

@@josefernandez4423 not everyone is okay with these kind of things

[@chickentowel7036]

Don't you watch films with deceased actors?

[@tabucutie]

So much respect for this guy, what rewarding work being able to give families and loved ones some closure.

[@0poIE]

*Good guy. I wasn't expecting the first dead photo in 10 seconds tho*

[@gummojunt]

0poIE same i was like “oh shit” 😂

[@mastersonogashira1796]

Yep it’s pretty graphic, even for me, as a community coroner Edit: but tbh there is hella more disgusting stuff in the forensic field, just ask any forensic entomologist

[@tabbycat3610]

@@mastersonogashira1796 I can only imagine

[@Helena-zv3tf]

same, could use some disclaimer

[@ms.chuisin7727]

You know it's a good video when there isn't any click baiting.

[@retired_early]

Identified in September 2021 as 14 year runaway from Minnesota named Sherry Ann Jarvis. May she Rest In Peace and please GOD bring her killer or killers to justice.

[@pometaan]

one of the boomers we should all respect.

[@zainabn6839]

Nicolle and Pancho 😂 😂 true

[@stickerbush]

Wouldn’t he be gen x?

[@CA-vy8et]

Nicolle and Pancho Lol what a brat

[@spinz8]

@@stickerbush nah. He said he was 17 in 1980. So he was born in 1963. Just barely made it in the baby boomers generation.

[@lh2593]

@@spinz8 boomer to these youngsters is basically anyone who's not a millennial these days lol

[@cultureshock72]

8:19 Carl Koppelman cares so much about this girl he's been trying to find out who she is for 10 years.

[@WARSfate]

Shout out to the work you are putting in to helping society

[@leolapennington264]

The sad fact is that everyone who works passionately on missing persons or Does has lost someone close to them. I know many people are interested or fascinated with true crime. But remember when you ask someone why they investigate, they have something that pushed them to it. And it's never a happy story.

[@TheVeek192]

That's simply NOT TRUE. All kinds of people work to solve missing person's cases. Provide your source for this "fact."

[@weltschmertzz]

I hope that guy is okay. He's shaking quite obviously.

[@sebii_isyours]

I noticed that too when he was cooking, I hope he's just nervous.

[@littleleafy]

He seems like a quiet person so being on camera almost certainly made him nervous. I am the same way, but I shake even more!

[@irmalair1]

Beginning symptoms of parkinson maybe

[@reywilson7106]

I was thinking Parkinson's as well. It could be a start of a minor tremor

[@Emilia497]

@Gerd Wiesler *17 years old in 1980.

[@caramellpanda]

In 10 years, he’s helped to identify 8 initially unidentified victims. To many, that may seem like a small number but for someone like me who has looked into Jane and John Does, this is actually incredible. It’s so hard to identify these lost souls nowadays, which is insane considering how far we’ve come with technology and forensic investigation. This man is a talented and beautiful individual, I hope that he continues to help in identifying these victims. Absolutely incredible ❤️

[@madmike472]

I sense a sadness in this fella. I wish he could find Love... :(

[@orangutank626]

I kinda sense a serial killer vibe... him alone, house all clean looking at dead people all day... man taking care of his elderly mother put a toll on him

[@madmike472]

@@orangutank626 bates motel lol

[@Addwater4444]

oh gosh, I was gonna say the same thing, poor sad guy, hope he finds a nice lady ! And then I saw Capitan Keter's comment, and a cold shower washed over me and I thought, ''yeahhhh, OMG now that you mention it, he looks sort of strange, morbid'' 😂

[@kristinemedina2839]

A little bit of Hopper from Stranger Things vibe..heroic and noble..but just a little sad too

[@briannemarie9214]

Shut all of your judgmental asses up. He’s doing bigger and better things than every single one of us here in these lame ass comments.. FOH!!

[@MaxwellHero]

That's so disgusting to know that this girl died without any concern being very young and this man who is getting older every day is carrying about other's dirty laundry has been sitting on her grave since 1980 underneath her remains

[@jupitersgaleforce9238]

Manza Please write this in English

[@thomascahill8460]

@@jupitersgaleforce9238 Manza did...

[@penparnsailarm7094]

Are you for real?

[@Inersect]

I lost words when hearing about his connection to John Lamay and Patrick Kearney. This man is a hero that needs more recognition than he gets

[@stephaniebates3812]

As of November 2021Walker County Jane Doe has been identified as 14 year-old Sheri Ann Jarvis of Stillwater, Minnesota. Thanks to Carl and all of the people online that kept this story alive so that she could be identified.

[@OhHeckNono]

His house looks like a picture from a magazine, everything is so clean and white.

[@lt8753]

heck No dexter

[@kenzieberumen3578]

Well If hes doing this his whole life I'd assume it's not dirty...

[@jennifersun2638]

He is a very detailed,meticuleous man.Those types are usually very clean.

[@paulawolanski3237]

He's perfectly organized and anal about everything. He was also an accountant which is like the most boring, frustrating, headache-inducing job out there. And he makes it all look effortless. I simultaneously admire, envy and loathe people like that.

[@hAiMeHtAyLoR]

The NCMEC took his signature off that photo. Sad when he’s trying to help.

[@Jivi_Galaxy]

😥😥😭😭

[@TriStAn-zi5gc]

They are probably not allowed

[@bertiegallagher7598]

I found that really inspiring, to use your skills in such a useful way, while looking after your old mum makes my heart warm.

[@astridvvv9662]

Walker County Jane Doe just ID'd as Sherri Ann Jarvis from Minnesota. Carl was apart of getting her name back. She got taken from her home in MN for being a habitual middle school truant and placed in a MN girls home. She ran away from there with two girls from the facility and ended up in Green Bay, Wisconsin for a while. The only letter her family ever got from her was a short postcard from Denver, Colorado saying she wouldn't come back until she was 18-21 cause she didn't want to be in a group home. After that, nothing. They filed a missing person's report, the facility she ran away from filed one. The family also hired private investigators. When she would have turned 18 her missing person's case was canceled and tossed. That's how it was done in some places back then, still doesn't make it less awful. Thankfully for Sherri, Huntsville Texas IS NOT Stillwater Minnesota. They worked WCJD's case for decades. The Sheriff's Office said in a press conference the other day when her name was released that they all loved Sherri even though they never knew her. I'm sure Carl feels that way, too. I believe them both. Sherri had arrived to Texas for yet unknown (or currently un-shared) reasons. Her death was one of the worst crime victim deaths I've ever read. She was only FOURTEEN years old. I'm not sure how her family never became aware of WCJD. Carl's composites were very accurate. Sherri's parents died in 2018 and 2019. She still has siblings alive. I don't understand it but hopefully it more comes out. She was only identified this month, November 2021.

[@derrickanderson2783]

Takes care of his mother by day, helping catch murderers by night...I'd say this guys a pretty decent dude.

[@evilhag7775]

Decent is an understatement

[@janetrodgers8473]

Carl Koppelman you are a remarkable human being. I'm not surprised at all at how giving you are of your time. Your caring nature comes across on this film. Even if we were unaware you care for your Mum, you can see and hear the goodness in you. Some evil person takes these lives, you do your darndest to give their identity back, even those whose families you have yet to find, your giving these people who died so tragically a chance to be seen by someone who might know who they are, giving that identity a name. If you lived in UK, I would without hesitation nominate you for an award for showing human kindness to those souls who are lost and your determination to have them found. Well done kind Sir, one of life's true gentlemen!

[@Sjrick]

As someone who cared for his mother for 30 years, i relate with this guy. I wasnt fortunate enough to become as accomplished as he is but i can relate. It does take a lot from you. This man should be proud of his work.

[@mandiwilliamson2171]

Finally, Walker county jane doe has been identified as Sherri Ann Jarvis, 14, of Stillwater, Minnesota! Thank you Carl, for all you do!

[@medicus1621]

Plenty of humans on Earth But few with humanity Thank you People like you are those of few

[@veronicachristopher9321]

Walker County Jane Doe- how very sad. She was somebody's daughter, somebody's friend. It's way sad nobody had claimed her as if she never existed. For this man to give her life dignity is so admirable. I'm sure Jane Doe knows he has her back and im sure her spirit looks out for him. ❤

[@kelliintexas3575]

90% chance she is a runaway from the foster system. There are millions of them. Legally you can't force them to stay AT ANY AGE. Texas it does not matter if they are 3yrs old. INSANE.

[@JusttSarinaa]

She’s been identified as 14 year old Sheri Ann Jarvis.

[@JusttSarinaa]

@@kelliintexas3575 she was indeed a runaway

[@pamelaullery9408]

Omg thank you all. I can’t imagine losing my daughter or son then no knowing where they are. Your work is revolutionizing this field of forensics and IDing the missing . You are angels for these people who just want to get home to their families. Pamela

[@cookiessprite]

It must be so hard immersing yourself in those cases... I can't read too much about them before it starts to grind me down. Mad respect to these people who work so hard and live with these horrible deaths in order to help those that are left behind. I love how he mentions about 'a respectful presentation' when he's making these. How wonderful that he should respect their lives so much.

[@mai_561]

i feel like they should re interview the people from the prison...someone lied. what if she was a penpal with someone and they couldnt identify her simply cause they didnt know what she looked like? did they talk to people who were released that day? someone lied

[@franceseast6592]

What if she wasn't actually trying to go to the prison itself but something very close to it and was using the prison as a landmark of sorts because she didn't want to say where she was actually going and/or didn't think people could give directions to it.

[@franceseast6592]

She could have been trying to meet a member of staff and no one thought to ask because them assumed she was meeting an inmate.

[@StevieMichelle]

What could also have happened, is because I've seen people say "what is she had a pen pal"? What if she did though? What if she never met this person in person or anything and they were writing to eachother, and they showed him this picture of her and he said he didn't recognize her because they've never seen her in person. But yeah, they should have also asked if they were writing to anyone.

[@StevieMichelle]

Thing is, this theory is not very likely either. Why? Because if someone was writing to her they would have her address and the first thing this person would probably do is try to look for her when he got out. Maybe he did we don't know :/

[@cassandraingraham8690]

Another idea is she found out about her biological dad? Maybe she found out who he was and that he was in prison. He wouldn’t know her or what she looked like. He wouldn’t be expecting a visit either. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@waxeightoneeight]

Update (Tuesday, November 9, 2021): After 41 years, Walker County Jane Doe has finally been identified as 14-year-old Sherri Ann Jarvis of Stillwater, Minnesota

[@helenrachel3]

Came back to this video now that Walker County Jane Doe has been identified ❤️ Rest sweetly, Sherri Ann Jarvis.

[@kathylowman4273]

They solved it. Her last name was Jarvis and she was 14 years old when she ran away and was murdered.

[@markl2322]

Sherri Ann Jarvis. She was from my home state of Minnesota. Just knowing that gives me a chill in my bones. I was in college at the time she disappeared from Stillwater, MN, and when she was murdered in Huntsville, TX. She could be my younger sister. And I'm not totally sure of this, but I think that the fact she was missing may have been on our local news stations at the time, because her actual photograph looks very familiar to me. But like I said, I'm not absolutely sure of that.

[@SapekQ]

Mad respect. From quitting accounting to take care of mother, to doing free work of finding jane/john doe while having to look at the pictures of dead people. I'm feeling uncomfortable myself when those pictures of dead victim comes up in the video.

[@moogaboogaa]

Walker County Jane Doe has recently been identified as Sherri Ann Jarvis!

[@ourplace2943]

You've done it Carl! I followed this case through your work. Sherri Jervis is now identified.

[@DMD007]

Today is November 1, 2021. Got chills when the dates matched to the grave.

[@JessicaC.]

Also I would like to add that keeping stories of missing people active and the media is very important! I mean if news outlets are going to make a story out of somebody who is missing and put it on the air then I think that the news outlets have an obligation every now and again to keep putting are there new information out there or to remind everybody that the case is still unsolved. Just think how many cold cases could have been solved if the national news outlets would keep putting up updates or reminders! It's really good to know that there are people out there who are keeping the memories alive of the deceased whose cases have gone cold.

[@everyxheart]

This is really sad. Who was that girl? What sort of home life did she have that she maybe knew that her parents or guardians wouldn't care enough to report her missing.

[@sydney1777]

CO CO why was she going to the prison also?? it’s so eerie

[@em-st2kq]

maybe the parents killed her

[@mistyrainbowsystem]

why nobody was looking for a girl similar to her?... it's like her family didn't care :(

[@mussialipskier3931]

True...but maybe her parents weren't really ever there for her at all...I'm imagining she was looking to visit/find her father in prison, and who knows what the story is with her mother, if she was even alive and well...very upsetting to learn how many young people are really alone in the world in ways that us fortunate ones who have been brought up in secure homes cannot understand...my hope is that more homes/centres open up to support these kids.

[@mistyrainbowsystem]

@@mussialipskier3931 1. parents are not EVERYTHING, there are teachers, classmates, neighbors etc. 2. what if she actually visited the person from prison right before she died? and what if that person was leaving that day and killed her on their way back? maybe she knew they're going to murder her... she gave up on running away :( I would check if anyone was leaving from prison on that day, especially someone related to her, I would ask any prisoners from that time if they saw a girl similar to her if that wasn't already done, it's kinda weird that someone who didn't care about her life got murdered while traveling to prison - what if she wanted to check into prison and someone who didn't want her to - killed her? :o

[@MyFictionalChaos]

It was 1980. For all we know she couldve had no family at all or maybe someone in prison. She couldve been homeless

[@mistyrainbowsystem]

@Altoid Bazingá fb account ain't everything

[@nancywillaert5129]

15 is way to young to be lifting to what? For what I’ve learned about disappearing cases in the USA they have a very different time limit before search goes on. And sometimes the reason that every one can pack up and leave to start over without telling anyone is rare for us in Belgium. Sure there are cases that’s never get solved. But if a kid under 18 gets missing it’s faster now than before, also if I’ll or mentally unstable or elderly. We can’t pack up and leave so easily maybe because our country is to little. We fit easily in some states. Maybe he can work with a private detective to find people or matches in missing cases.

[@erlinacobrado7947]

Adding the background really adds a further dimension to these unidentified people. It makes us sympathetic not just to the fact that they were once had "life," a property or concept we have but take for granted, but that they had experiences, they were part of something, some place, that they had that elusive "being" human. The background gives the unknown dead, quite truly, a "background." All respects to you good sir. May God bless you and aid you in finding their justice.

[@KayentaRojo]

this guy is a damn saint. he deserves pay, he deserves more training and more acknowledgment. thank you for all you do kind sir! i’m sure you’ll be the one to solve this case 🌹

[@whanowa]

He should get paid by the FBI for doing this.

[@Faceglitch]

This man is probably the purest soul ive heard of! Caring for his mother and then devoting all of his free time to the community and the greater good. I wish this man all the luck in the world!

[@shayyree]

She has been identified, Rest In Peace ❤️

[@dxonnie1571]

In November 2021 Walker county Jane Doe was identified as 14 year old Sherri Ann Jarvis. She was born on 3/9/1966 and was from Stillwater Minnesota. It was because of people like this and the continued interest in her case that led to her identification.

[@user-ic7mv6bj4w]

Although a long process, would it not be possible to view all the high school yearbooks around that area? I mean they roughly know her age so that narrows it down slightly.

[@littlebird8346]

Carl actually already did that a couple years ago.

[@TheVeek192]

You go right ahead.

[@meghancomo96]

What really brings tears to my eyes is that this guy cares more for this girl and bringing forth justice for her, more than her own “family”. God bless him for his hard work and dedication that others cant be bothered with. Can’t believe no one has reported her missing or even cares either 😔

[@mikethomas3631]

She has been identified in the last few days I’m very happy that the family can now find closure.

[@Rieky22]

I’m looking at the website and it hasn’t updated yet

[@emtherobot]

@@Rieky22 her name is being withheld by law enforcement while they continue investigating

[@SuzanneBaruch]

FYI: she was ID'd in November, 2021 through the use of DNA technology. Her name is Sherry Anne Jarvis, born in 1963. She was a runaway who had been removed from her home due to "delinquency." May she rest in peace.

[@tedcruzisthezodiackiller]

I’ve been following this case for many years. I’m so glad she has her name back. RIP Sherri Ann Jarvis! You were taken out of this world brutally at such a young age. I hope they find the culprit! RIP SHERRI ANN JARVIS ❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@sketchyginger2301]

this man is a legit empath. some would think his focus is morbid, but he is doing such a important beautiful and fucking hard on the soul thing. When everybody gives up tying, somebody like this is still focusing to make sense of a tragedy, HUGE respect.

[@kayleigh3889]

I am so happy walker county jane doe had been indenitfy

[@rizkydeshanda4235]

He quitted his job and took care of her mother. He help to solve many murder cases. Oh God please protect this man ❤

[@astralweeks23]

Update: The Walker County Jane Doe was identified via genetic family tree building in late 2021 as Sherri Jarvis, a 14 year old runaway from Minnesota.

[@blasm1713]

rewards should be granted for those that help identify a deadbody

[@AB-hk1pq]

Cold cases, unsolved cases, and missing people cases are so sad and heartbreaking. Imagine never being remembered or identified like this poor girl, or even being found for that matter. This man brings meaning and importance to these victim's lives...and it's truly needed and appreciated. Thank you Carl.

[@nafsi8519]

This also take huge toll on the mentality. Because you see people who is not only murdered but they don't even have their identity. It makes you wonder, one day you may end up like them in a unfortunately situation.

[@m.x.2442]

Shout out to vice for always bringing the interesting content that I truly enjoy watching!! 👍

[@AlexRoseGames]

"always"

[@ClassicRockLivesOn]

This guy really found his calling, and it is a noble one!

[@crystalvickers78]

She's Sherri Ann Jarvis. She now has her name back.

[@madmeerkat1158]

Identified as SHERRI ANN JARVIS.

[@ponyozzang]

this job is very hard and creepy at the same time. imagine you have to see the picture of murdered victims the WHOLE TIME.

[@lurji]

some are desensitized to it

[@vxncentvvs]

i mean eventually you will be desensitised, a job like that really becomes less disturbing the more you do it. listen, this is NOT a brag, but me being a little bit of an internet snake, ive seen a lot of dead bodies and after a month or so im not that sensitive anymore

[@lotusrain4102]

i'm a med student & have witnessed autopsies & have practised anatomy on donated bodies, & i was not at all afraid at these, but i still find this man's job a bit scary somehow. 😂 I think mentality is the key. When it's ur profession or studies, anything can become dull & emotionless.

[@user-dd8gi1ff3z]

Anyone else feel really uncomfortable when they see the people dead?

[@Channel24377]

No I feel really creeped out when I see dead people. I feel like it may be a phobia.

[@user-dd8gi1ff3z]

Same I just get creeped

[@Bug_Bait]

Used to.

[@SeeFair23]

No. After death, bodies simply become empty shells. Souls, spirits, essence, life, has left.

[@janicedelosreyes3205]

yea, makes me wonder life what will happen after we died

[@TheBicentennialDragon]

JANE DOE NO MORE: Sherri Ann Jarvis

[@since4everrr]

i feel like vice actually listened to us... feels good.

[@mj9412]

What an amazing man with art skills and heart. What a great use of time and talent. This is so touching. It's nice to know there are people who truly do care about people and genuine curiosity about there lives.

[@tyffaneelavely8087]

Bless his heart!!!! Left his job to take care of his elderly mother full time. Then if that wasn't enough already, he uses EVERY BIT of his free time selflessly trying to help these poor people get their identities back & be able to rest in peace. His dedication is admirable. He gets absolutely nothing from this financially. They should hire him. He could keep doing it from home, but make some money. His hard work has clearly helped them solve several cases, as the video shows. Maybe he doesn't want compensation. He surely deserves it though!