This repository contains a very basic Python script that scrapes the contents of the NamUs database for missing persons and unidentified persons via their API, and outputs a sorted array in JSON.
This repository also contains weekly dumps of the full contents of the NamUs database for analysis. This is provided in the hopes that it will save NamUs' resources, by helping eliminate the need for other parties to scrape the same data.
The only Python dependency needed is requests
JSON dumps are provided in a format that should also work with common Unix-like tools such as diff and wc and grep.
Night Owl Reconnaissance is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to using detection and investigation techniques to find missing persons and provide survivor services to those who have been missing and are now recovered. Our team of professionals consists of dedicated volunteers who are passionate about our mission.
If you're interested in helping support our mission, please feel free to contact nick.price@nightowlrecon.org or visit our website at https://nightowlrecon.org to learn more!