Oh... I guess I didn't see that rule out list, the last two rule out lists posted on this thread do not include Highsmith's name and I can find no confirmation that her DNA was tested and ruled out against "Sharons"
I've read a couple articles saying that they planned to test the DNA of Highsmith but I've also read that there not even sure the "Sharon's" DNA sample was really her DNA at all.
Jerry Nance and I am the Senior Case Manager in charge of the Special Case Unit:
"We have a lot of issues. First being that Oklahoma City Police claim they identified the little girl as Suzanne, and that they interviewed the father of Suzanne who admitted to giving the child to Floyd. The FBI agent who worked this case said that never happened. OK City PD has declined our offer to fund an exhumation for DNA testing. They did send us a vial of blood stating this was blood taken from "Suzanne" at autopsy. It was supposed to have been destroyed but had been maintained unrefrigerated. The blood was too degraded for any meaningful DNA, but we did get mtDNA and that was not a match with Sherry. Some have questioned me as to whether I am certain the blood they sent is really the blood of Suzanne, and truth is, I don't know. At some point of time in this business, we have to trust.
The blood had to be returned, and I have been informed the blood was destroyed."
So if the DNA is not reliable then are the rule out lists. If you know of any conformation that Highsmith's DNA has been tested and rule out other then this one post with no supporting links, It would be greatly appreciated if you could post it here.
thanks a bunch!
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On a side note; I just ordered "A beautiful Child" I'm really excited to read it, after reading the reviews on this site.
I've read a couple articles saying that they planned to test the DNA of Highsmith but I've also read that there not even sure the "Sharon's" DNA sample was really her DNA at all.
Jerry Nance and I am the Senior Case Manager in charge of the Special Case Unit:
"We have a lot of issues. First being that Oklahoma City Police claim they identified the little girl as Suzanne, and that they interviewed the father of Suzanne who admitted to giving the child to Floyd. The FBI agent who worked this case said that never happened. OK City PD has declined our offer to fund an exhumation for DNA testing. They did send us a vial of blood stating this was blood taken from "Suzanne" at autopsy. It was supposed to have been destroyed but had been maintained unrefrigerated. The blood was too degraded for any meaningful DNA, but we did get mtDNA and that was not a match with Sherry. Some have questioned me as to whether I am certain the blood they sent is really the blood of Suzanne, and truth is, I don't know. At some point of time in this business, we have to trust.
The blood had to be returned, and I have been informed the blood was destroyed."
So if the DNA is not reliable then are the rule out lists. If you know of any conformation that Highsmith's DNA has been tested and rule out other then this one post with no supporting links, It would be greatly appreciated if you could post it here.
thanks a bunch!
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On a side note; I just ordered "A beautiful Child" I'm really excited to read it, after reading the reviews on this site.