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Shannon Byers is the CEO and founder of NOKfinders which specializes in solving unclaimed person cases in the U.S. NOKfinders works with coroners, medical examiners, and funeral homes. 

NOKfinders provide genealogy research to locate next of kin when a person dies. The goal is to prevent decedents from becoming unclaimed. 

In many of these cases, authorities do not have time to locate next of kin. Aspiring forensic genealogists have the skills to make a difference and are working to solve these cases through our Academy. 

Agencies: Please reach out to Shannon to connect about unclaimed person cases. shannon@NOKfinders.com

NOKfinders Academy provides experiential learning for aspiring forensic genealogists. Academy members work on live cases and develop their research skills.Visit https://nokfinders.com/ to learn more.  

Testimonials
"Your contributions have made a great impact on this office. We have already secured several DNA samples from NOK due to the information you have provided. Whenever I speak with the families, they are so thankful" ~Office of Chief Medical Examiner, Maine

Languages
English

Certificates
Boston University - Certificate in Genealogical Research (2020)
SLIG Academy for Professionals - Fundamentals of Forensic Genealogy (2021)
GRIP - Advanced Forensic Genealogy (2021)
ProGen 60
GenProof 96

Affiliations
APG Forenis SIG Treasurer (2026/2027)
APG - VP Forensic SIG (2024/2025)
APG New England Chapter (NEAPG) APG - Professional Development Committee
APG - Forensic SIG member
National Genealogical Society member
Maine Genealogical Society member
Hancock County Genealogical Society member

Degrees
M.B.A., Management, University of Maine
M.S. Animal Science/Reproductive Physiology, University of Maine
B.S Animal Science/Pre-Veterinary, University of Maine