Othram - General Discussion - #2

[othram]

New case solve announced!!

Carbon County John Doe (2004) is Identified

Carbon County Sheriff's Office Teams with Othram to Identify 2004 John Doe

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Identified! - MT - Carbon Co, WhtMale 15-32, UP8932, skull, femur, pelvic, Asymmetrical Nose, Jun'04 - NamUs removed

Rule outs updated in April Hazel Klug 1962 Virginia Patricia Schmidt 1964 Virginia Tiffany Sessions 1968 Florida Unidentified Person Case Maura Murray has been added to the ruleouts. Updated Namus link: Unidentified Person Case

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[PeregrineFalcon]

Just wondering if Othram receives the award money that some of these cases offer when solved. I've noticed their fund requests have gone up significantly (as has everything we pay for currently) & hope the reward money is rec'd and able to help pay for further testing and cases solved. IMO this is the most beneficial way for that reward money to be used and is well-deserved by Othram.

 

[othram]

Just wondering if Othram receives the award money that some of these cases offer when solved. I've noticed their fund requests have gone up significantly (as has everything we pay for currently) & hope the reward money is rec'd and able to help pay for further testing and cases solved. IMO this is the most beneficial way for that reward money to be used and is well-deserved by Othram.

Othram is not eligible for award money but we are grateful for all the support that we get!

 

[othram]

New case we are crowdfunding:

Clallam County Jane Doe (2021) Is Identified

Clallam County Sheriff’s Office and Othram Team to Identify Jane Doe from 2021

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WA - WA - Lake Tapps, WhtFem Adult - pre 50, UP72248, vacant lot, clothes, Aug'19

"The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after human remains were found at a construction site at Lake Tapps. The bones were found in a vacant lot on 9th Street E., near Evergreen Point. Forensic investigators confirmed that the bones were human and that those bones were on the...

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[sasha17]

New case we are crowdfunding:

Clallam County Jane Doe (2021) Is Identified

Clallam County Sheriff’s Office and Othram Team to Identify Jane Doe from 2021

dnasolves.com

WA - WA - Lake Tapps, WhtFem Adult - pre 50, UP72248, vacant lot, clothes, Aug'19

"The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after human remains were found at a construction site at Lake Tapps. The bones were found in a vacant lot on 9th Street E., near Evergreen Point. Forensic investigators confirmed that the bones were human and that those bones were on the...

www.websleuths.com

Do you know why this Jane Doe is being called Clallam County Jane Doe when she was found in Pierce County (which is not even near Clallam County)? Why is the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office involved? Just curious! Thanks!

 

[othram]

Third announcement this week!

We are pleased to share that we were able to help the Fairfax County Police Department identify Sharon Kay Abbott Lane, last seen in 1987. This case was funded by DNASolves Advocates and all of you! So grateful for the support!

After 27 years, Fairfax County Jane Doe (1993) is Identified

Fairfax County Police Department Partners with Othram to Identify 1993 Jane Doe

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VA - VA - Centreville, WhtFem 25-39, 120UFVA, clothes, Sz 8B sandals, earrings, Dec'93

I might be a little late but does anyone know exactly where the landscape workers found her .. any geographic landmarks around ? Also, thought this was odd: when you put her specific Namus ID into Google, the name of a missing girl from the 60s comes up .. Ellen Fox her name is .. I just thought...

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[othram]

Apologies that our team has been less active on Websleuths in the last few weeks. We have been working behind the scenes to get ready for an amazing 2023 for cold case investigations. Here is a preview of one of projects we have in the works:

Humber College and Othram partner to create and measure social impact of unsolved cases on families and community

A new collaboration between Humber College and Othram will measure social and criminal justice impact and develop tools to support law enforcement and the development of programs to educate future forensic professionals.

othram.com

 

[dotr]

Apologies that our team has been less active on Websleuths in the last few weeks. We have been working behind the scenes to get ready for an amazing 2023 for cold case investigations. Here is a preview of one of projects we have in the works:

Humber College and Othram partner to create and measure social impact of unsolved cases on families and community

A new collaboration between Humber College and Othram will measure social and criminal justice impact and develop tools to support law enforcement and the development of programs to educate future forensic professionals.

othram.com

So cool!

Humber College and Othram Partner to Create and Measure Social Impact of Unsolved Cases on Families and Community

TORONTO, ONTARIO - A new collaboration between Humber College and Othram Inc. will measure social and criminal justice impact and develop tools to support law enforcement and the development of programs to educate future forensic professionals.

humber.ca

''TORONTO, ONTARIO - A new collaboration between Humber College and Othram Inc. will measure social and criminal justice impact and develop tools to support law enforcement and the development of programs to educate future forensic professionals.

Othram Inc., the leading forensic sequencing laboratory for law enforcement, located in The Woodlands, Texas, is the world’s first private DNA laboratory built specifically to apply the power of modern parallel sequencing to forensic evidence. The company develops best-in-class forensic DNA technology, which has helped law enforcement solve cases locally and nationally throughout the United States and Canada, many of which had been unsolved for decades.

Humber is the only college in Ontario to offer a Forensic Identification program providing students with leading-edge forensic knowledge and skills for public and private policing and laboratories. The college also has strong connections to law enforcement across the country.''

 

[cheemsg]

@othram I'm curious, your site says you've never worked in a case in New Jersey but they have hundreds of UIDs. Would you ever take a look at a NJ case, or is there barriers about working with them?

 

[othram]

@othram I'm curious, your site says you've never worked in a case in New Jersey but they have hundreds of UIDs. Would you ever take a look at a NJ case, or is there barriers about working with them?

We would love to!

 

[othram]

Long Beach John Doe is now identified!!

After 44 Years, Long Beach John Doe is Identified

After more than four decades, Long Beach John Doe is now known to be Kenneth Nevada Williams, a 15-year-old who had run away from his home in the City of La Puente in 1978

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Identified! - CA - Long Beach - WhtMale 15-19 - 1392UMCA - 'Paid' stamp on hand- Jun'78 - Kenneth Nevada Williams

I'm not sure if its been mentioned but in the PM photos it appears that John Doe has a scar through his right eyebrow. This could rule out potential matches. Yes, I believe that's noted in one of his case profiles.

www.websleuths.com

 

[John/Jane Doe]

Long Beach John Doe is now identified!!

After 44 Years, Long Beach John Doe is Identified

After more than four decades, Long Beach John Doe is now known to be Kenneth Nevada Williams, a 15-year-old who had run away from his home in the City of La Puente in 1978

dnasolves.com

Identified! - CA - Long Beach - WhtMale 15-19 - 1392UMCA - 'Paid' stamp on hand- Jun'78 - Kenneth Nevada Williams

I'm not sure if its been mentioned but in the PM photos it appears that John Doe has a scar through his right eyebrow. This could rule out potential matches. Yes, I believe that's noted in one of his case profiles.

www.websleuths.com

Othram is the hope for these types of cases! Rest in peace Kenneth.

 

[othram]

Othram is the hope for these types of cases! Rest in peace Kenneth.

Thank you for the support!

 

[cheemsg]

Hey, I know this case is quite obscure (dont think he even has a thread here) but is there any chance Othram would look into the case of Absecon John Doe?

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
CASE NUMBER - 764UMNJ

 

[Oakie]

Long Beach John Doe is now identified!!

After 44 Years, Long Beach John Doe is Identified

After more than four decades, Long Beach John Doe is now known to be Kenneth Nevada Williams, a 15-year-old who had run away from his home in the City of La Puente in 1978

dnasolves.com

Identified! - CA - Long Beach - WhtMale 15-19 - 1392UMCA - 'Paid' stamp on hand- Jun'78 - Kenneth Nevada Williams

I'm not sure if its been mentioned but in the PM photos it appears that John Doe has a scar through his right eyebrow. This could rule out potential matches. Yes, I believe that's noted in one of his case profiles.

www.websleuths.com

It's sad to think of a missing 15-year-old who was never reported as missing. My parents would have turned the state upside down looking for me if I had disappeared at that age.

 

[othram]

It's sad to think of a missing 15-year-old who was never reported as missing. My parents would have turned the state upside down looking for me if I had disappeared at that age.

You should check out the Websleuths thread and read the comments from family.

 

[othram]

We are grateful to share that the Othram team was able to help Mesa County Coroner's Office identify a 2019 John Doe as 48-year old Larry Dean Watts, who went missing in 1997.

Mesa County John Doe (2019) Is Identified

Mesa County Coroner’s Office Teams with Othram to Identify 2019 John Doe

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Identified! - CO - Gateway, WhtHispMale 30-60, UP62500, skeletal found by hunter, bag, flashlight, holster, revolver, wine glass - Dec'19 - Larry Dean Watts

https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/62500?nav *26 IMAGES* NamUs #UP62500 NamUs Case Created December 15, 2019 ME/C Case Number C19-743 Male, Multiple Date Body Found December 13, 2019 Estimated Year of Death-- Estimated PMI-- Inventory of Remains-- Condition of Remains Not...

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[cheemsg]

We are grateful to share that the Othram team was able to help Mesa County Coroner's Office identify a 2019 John Doe as 48-year old Larry Dean Watts, who went missing in 1997.

Mesa County John Doe (2019) Is Identified

Mesa County Coroner’s Office Teams with Othram to Identify 2019 John Doe

dnasolves.com

Identified! - CO - Gateway, WhtHispMale 30-60, UP62500, skeletal found by hunter, bag, flashlight, holster, revolver, wine glass - Dec'19 - Larry Dean Watts

https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/62500?nav *26 IMAGES* NamUs #UP62500 NamUs Case Created December 15, 2019 ME/C Case Number C19-743 Male, Multiple Date Body Found December 13, 2019 Estimated Year of Death-- Estimated PMI-- Inventory of Remains-- Condition of Remains Not...

www.websleuths.com

So amazing to see! I love when you identify an obscure case like this.

 

[othram]

So amazing to see! I love when you identify an obscure case like this.

Leave no case behind.

 

[Diavola]

I'm wondering what are the chances of Othram getting involved with the Setagaya family murder. It is believed the perp was not Japanese or half Japanese, and traces of dirt from America were on his shoes so he may be American.