Scientists looking to find relatives based off DNA of partial skull found in Mountlake Terrace

Forensic genetic genealogists have processed the DNA of a partial skull found in a home that was sold in Mountlake Terrace in 2025.

“Golden Doe” was the nickname given to an unidentified man whose cranium was found in a recently sold residence on 48th Avenue W in Mountlake Terrace on January 14, 2025.

Based on cranial anatomy, genealogists initially believed the skull belonged to a woman.

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Now that the DNA has been processed, genealogists believe the skull belonged to a man who is of primarily European ancestry and is under the age of 65.

The man’s weight and height are unknown, and the manner and cause of death are undetermined, though it’s believed he has been dead for over 20 years.

If you have any information that could help, send a tip to the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office at [email protected].