Global Map of Unsolved Cases
Explore a global map of unsolved cases from Never Quit Looking, including missing persons, unidentified remains, and unsolved homicides gathered for international search, comparison, and responsible public awareness.
This map shows cases incorporated into Never Quit Looking, our international database for missing persons, unidentified remains, and unsolved homicides. It is designed as a visual starting point: a way to see where cases are recorded, how far unresolved stories travel, and where further searching may begin.
Each person listed on the map also has, or is intended to have, a case file in the Never Quit Looking database. To find the full record, search the database by the person’s name or Record ID as shown in the map description.
Map note: some cases only list a country, region, or town rather than a precise location. When that happens, pins may overlap tightly. If you see stacked pins, use the map search bar or search the Never Quit Looking database by country, town, name, or Record ID.
The map is updated periodically as case files move into the current Never Quit Looking system. During platform updates, some case files may take time to appear or link correctly. Thank you for your patience while the archive is improved.
How to Use the Map
Use this short guide to open the map menu, view all listed cases, filter records, and move from the map to the full case file.
Open the Sidebar
Click the arrow on the upper left side of the map to open the menu sidebar. This gives you access to the map’s introduction, place list, search, and filters.
Show All Places
In the introduction slide, choose “Show all places” to view the full list of case locations currently included on the global map of unsolved cases.
Filter or Search
Once the place list opens, use the tag icon or search icon to narrow the results. Tags may include details such as age, gender, hair color, eye color, or ethnicity. Search may pull from other case details.
- Use tags when you want to combine visible case traits.
- Use search when you have a name, place, Record ID, or keyword.
Open the Case Record
The Never Quit Looking database contains more detail than the map. When a case card includes a Case Record link, use it to move from the map to the full case file.
What This Map Can Help You Do
The map is not a substitute for official police records, but it can help visitors begin ethical true crime research with structure, restraint, and a wider global view.
See Geography
View case locations across countries and regions to understand how unresolved cases appear in a wider international context.
Find Records
Use names, places, and Record IDs from the map to search for full entries in the Never Quit Looking database.
Share Responsibly
Direct others to structured public records and relevant case information without relying on rumor, speculation, or unsupported claims.
Help Keep Cases Visible
Never Quit Looking grows through careful research and community contribution. Search the database, submit a case, report an update, or use the international resources to help unresolved cases reach the people who may know something.