Really interesting that it was connected back to another set of remains that were already discovered and identified. I have to wonder how many more cases are out there like this.
Probably lots. Fortunately, DNA testing can do wonders in resolving these uncertainties.
Indeed! There's been many times where 2 cases have been linked to be the same body by DNA, I think there's just many agencies that either haven't thought of it or don't have the funds.
Of course funding is always an issue, but the other important thing to note is that older DNA testing methods (and even many contemporary methods) can't sensitively detect relationships from challenging DNA inputs. Its possible that previous testing in many of these cases was attempted but that the methods were not good enough...
I’m here today patiently waiting for you to post the first of many announcements. I’m so excited to see which cases they will be.
Well, here is the first one:
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Nice work Carla! Hoping Mr. Leech has immediate family to welcome him home. Sounds like there might be a sad story behind his disappearance. Sure hope LE are able to connect the dots to bring justice should they find foul play was involved.Well, here is the first one:
Identified! - MS - Moss Point, WhtMale 45-60, UP869, belt w/embossing; “ED” & 2 confederate flags, Jun’96 - William P. Leech
The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) Case #98-21 - LA Repository for Unidentified & Missing People 231UMMS Artistic rendering of the victim; Victim's shirt and belt Date of Discovery: June 16, 1996 Location of Discovery: Moss Point, Jackson County, Mississippi...
Jackson County John Doe (1996) is Identified
MS Office of the State Medical Examiner and Moss Point Police Department Partner with Othram to Identify 1996 John Doednasolves.com
More to come.
Looks as though they can close Donna Sue Nelson’s case. “Died in prison” has a nice final ring to it.Three cases in one day announced as solved!!
Benton County John Doe (1981) is Identified
Benton County Sheriff’s Office Teams with Othram to Identify a 1981 Homicide Victim
Benton County Jane Doe (1990) is Identified
After 32 years, the victim of a 1990 cold case homicide has finally been identified as 28-year-old Donna Sue Nelton
Benton County John Doe (1996) is Identified
Benton County Sheriff’s Office Teams with Othram to Identify a 1996 Homicide Victim
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Posted on this forum which has all the Australian threads (handy to comb through as cases get added and solved ) So awesome, looking forward to seeing other countries open up to this technology! fwiwFolks, we are headed down under!
National DNA Program partners with Othram to use forensic genetic genealogy for unsolved Australian cases
The AFP will have access to specialised forensic DNA testing, not currently available in Australia, to identify human remains and develop new leads for unsolved crimes, by partnering with a world-leading forensic genomics laboratory.
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