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Unidentified

John Doe 2020

, NamUs# 68097

Date Found: March 26, 2020

Location Found: Oak Ridge, TN

Estimated Age: 0-1 Years Old

Male

On March 26, 2020, a fishermen found the body of a newborn baby floating along the banks of Melton Hill Lake in Oak Ridge, TN. The area is located near the intersection of Melton Lake Drive & Edgemoor Road. Authorities have fondly named the infant child "Baby Wyatt", meaning "little warrior". He had been deceased less than 24 hours and was estimated to be approximately 34 week gestational age. He was noted to have black, fine, abundant, curly, hair. Unfortunately, due to environmental conditions his race is currently unknown. A long sleeve dark colored plaid shirt was recovered with the infant. An digitally created image of the shirt is featured above, along with a facial reconstruction created by a NCMEC Forensic Artist and depicts what the child may have looked like in life. Authorities are actively collaborating with external forensic professionals to identify "Baby Wyatt" through the use of forensic genealogy. The case is ongoing and any tips are appreciated.

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Oak Ridge Police (Tennessee) 1-865-425-4399 or policetips@oakridgetn.gov

NCMEC: 1436973