John Kraicinsky’s remains were found on July 19, 1989, in Flat Run Creek near the Marion–Morrow County line in Marion County, Ohio. The body was located behind a residence on Harding Highway East and could not initially be identified, leaving the circumstances of his death a mystery and the investigation cold for decades.

In 2021, advances in DNA and genetic genealogy led investigators to finally identify the remains as John Kraicinsky through collaboration with the DNA Doe Project, the FBI, and Ohio BCI laboratories. His family had not reported him missing because they believed he had moved away to start a new life, which contributed to the long delay in identification. The death is classified as a homicide, but the exact cause remains undetermined.

Anyone with information that could help solve this case is asked to contact Detective Utley at the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.