On the morning of September 11, 2001, an estimated 100 to 200 people fell or jumped from the upper floors of the World Trade Center towers. While thousands of photos and videos captured these tragic moments, identifying the individuals remains one of the most complex and sensitive legacies of the attacks. The Quest for Identification
Using a combination of eyewitness accounts, video footage, and physical evidence, investigators were able to identify some of the jumpers. The New York City Medical Examiner's Office (MEO) played a crucial role in this process, conducting detailed autopsies and analyzing dental records, fingerprints, and other personal effects. 9/11 jumpers identities