Soe was reported missing in 2011, dedicated tip line has been established at (607) 225-5400
The New York State Police, in conjunction with the Steuben County District Attorney’s Office, announce the identification of human remains discovered on December 13, 2021, along State Route 36 in the town of Dansville, Steuben County. The remains were located near a culvert by New York State Department of Transportation workers performing repairs.
Through forensic analysis, the remains have been identified as Doh Soe, born December 21, 1987. Mr. Soe was a Burmese refugee. At the time of his disappearance, he was approximately 5’4” tall and weighed 120 pounds.
On June 1, 2011, the Rochester Police Department received a missing person report for Mr. Soe, who was last seen on the evening of May 29, 2011, leaving his workplace at Wegmans Next Door Bar & Grill, located at 3220 Monroe Avenue in the city of Rochester.
At the time, Mr. Soe was living in Rochester and driving a 2000 Chevy Lumina, NY registration EUN8444, which was later recovered at his residence. Investigators believe he may also have been associated with other vehicles, including a red 1999 Ford F-250 Super Cab and a black 2005 Chevy Impala.
Mr. Soe was known within the Burmese immigrant community in Rochester. He was known to frequent Alex 140 and Tilt nightclubs in Rochester, as well as the Jones Pond Men’s Only Campground in Angelica, NY.
Along with his remains, several personal and clothing items were recovered. Advances in DNA technology, some of which were not available in 2021, are currently being used to examine that evidence.
Investigators have also learned that on the morning of May 29, 2011, Mr. Soe purchased a new cell phone, an LG Optimus S, at the Greece Ridge Mall. That phone has never been recovered. Anyone who may have located this phone or has any knowledge of its whereabouts is asked to contact the New York State Police.
This case is being investigated by the New York State Police Violent Crimes Investigative Team, Special Investigations Unit, and Forensic Identification Unit, with the assistance of the Steuben County District Attorney’s Office. Investigators have also pursued leads with law enforcement agencies across the East Coast, and Texas.
Mr. Soe’s loved ones remember him as a hardworking and happy young man who is deeply missed. They continue to seek answers and justice.
A dedicated tip line has been established at (607) 225-5400. Calls can be made anonymously, and no detail is too small.
The New York State Police remain committed to finding out what happened to Doh Soe, and with the public’s help, we will bring those responsible to justice.
