Othram - General Discussion - #3

[iamshadow21]

Honored Othram could assist, once again, the Knox County Regional Forensic Center in identifying a 2022 John Doe as Cody S. Wilhite, born January 8th, 1991.

Knox County John Doe (2022) is now Identified

Knox County Regional Forensic Center Teams with Othram to Identify a 2022 John Doe

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Not finding a Doe or Missing thread for Cody.

 

[dotr]

Honored Othram could assist, once again, the Knox County Regional Forensic Center in identifying a 2022 John Doe as Cody S. Wilhite, born January 8th, 1991.

Knox County John Doe (2022) is now Identified

Knox County Regional Forensic Center Teams with Othram to Identify a 2022 John Doe

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TN Thread 'TN- Knoxville John Doe #UP98486, Skeletal remains, Nov; '22, DNA - Cody S. Wilhite, #MP73197, born January 8th, 1991, 2024.'

Oct 4, 2024

Knox County John Doe (2022) is now Identified

Knox County Regional Forensic Center Teams with Othram to Identify a 2022 John Doe

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'In November 2022, the skeletal remains of an unidentified individual were discovered by a tree trimming service in Knoxville, Tennessee. Investigators arrived on the scene and confirmed the remains to be a human skull. A thorough search of the surrounding area was conducted, but limited due to dense brush, fallen leaves, and trees. The remains were sent to the Knox County Regional Forensic Center, where forensic experts determined that the individual was a male between 20 and 35 years old, standing between 5'4"...

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[othram]

The Othram team is running a new Webinar series. The intended audience is forensics and law enforcement, but if anyone is interested, the first two webinars are now posted.

The webinars are recorded live and then posted on our research site, twice a month!

Webinar - Othram Research

research.othram.com

 

[othram]

Ever wondered how scientists measure genetic relationships? From SNPs to segment matching, we break it down in simple terms: Measuring Close and Distant Genetic Relationships.

 

[othram]

Honored Othram could assist Missoula County Sheriff's Office, Ravalli County Sheriff's Office, & State Crime Lab in identifying 2010 John Doe as John J. “Jack” Spratt, born March 4th, 1952. Grateful to RTI/NIJ/NamUs for funding the casework.

After 14 years, Ravalli County Doe (2010) is now Identified

Missoula County Sheriff's Office, Ravalli County Sheriff's Office, & Montana State Crime Laboratory Team with Othram to Identify a 2010 Doe

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[dotr]

Honored Othram could assist Missoula County Sheriff's Office, Ravalli County Sheriff's Office, & State Crime Lab in identifying 2010 John Doe as John J. “Jack” Spratt, born March 4th, 1952. Grateful to RTI/NIJ/NamUs for funding the casework.

After 14 years, Ravalli County Doe (2010) is now Identified

Missoula County Sheriff's Office, Ravalli County Sheriff's Office, & Montana State Crime Laboratory Team with Othram to Identify a 2010 Doe

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MT Thread 'MT - Stevensville, UnkSex&Race UP101855, UnkAge, found in Bitterroot National Forest, Jul'10'

Jul 3, 2023

Unidentified Person/NamUs #UP101855
Unsure, Uncertain
Date Body Found: July 8, 2010
Location Found: Stevensville, Montana
Estimated Age Range--

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

Clothing and Accessories​

Item
Description
Accessories
Zipper pulls, numerous eyelets or grommets, and other small buckles
Near the Body

Accessories
Plastic buttons known to be a military type button
Near the Body

Accessories
Small metal buckle, possibly a tightening buckle often used on military type pants
Near the Body

Accessories
Metal water bottle with...

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[Tricia]

Ever wondered how scientists measure genetic relationships? From SNPs to segment matching, we break it down in simple terms: Measuring Close and Distant Genetic Relationships.

Thank you for posting. This is really fascinating. I would encourage everyone to check it out. The first two webinars are posted at the link

 

[othram]

Forensic genetic genealogy has been supported by limited budgets, and volunteer efforts, but these efforts aren’t sustainable. A federally funded forensic infrastructure is essential, as it was when STR and CODIS testing came to prominence.

Why Federal Support is Critical for the Future of SNP Testing in Forensics

Massively parallel sequencing and SNP testing is the future of forensics, but federal support is necessary if we are to bring this future to everyone and their families.

research.othram.com

 

[othram]

Grab our newest shirt and remind the world that facts matter. Bonus: net proceeds help fund unsolved DNASolves cases!

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[othram]

In December 2023, a suspect was arrested for the murder of Karen Umphrey, after Othram returned new investigative leads to the Michigan State Police & St. Clair County Sheriff Department. Last week, the suspect was found guilty of first degree murder and will be sentenced in November.

After 43 years, Karen Umphrey's Killer has been Identified

Michigan State Police & St. Clair Sheriff's Department Team with Othram to Identify the Suspect in the 1980 Murder of Karen Umphrey

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[othram]

Honored that Othram could assist the Mississippi Office of the State Medical Examiner and Harrison County Sheriff's Office in identifying a 1993 Baby Doe.

After 30 years, Baby "Mary Josephine" (1993) is Identified

Mississippi Office of the State Medical Examiner and Harrison County Sheriff's Office Team with Othram to Identify 1993 Baby Doe

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[HmmMysterious]

HCSO: Investigators identify dead newborn found on I-10 in 1993

This article mentions that when officers went to the mother’s home, she committed suicide. She did acknowledge in a letter that she was the mother of Baby Mary Josephine

 

[dotr]

In December 2023, a suspect was arrested for the murder of Karen Umphrey, after Othram returned new investigative leads to the Michigan State Police & St. Clair County Sheriff Department. Last week, the suspect was found guilty of first degree murder and will be sentenced in November.

After 43 years, Karen Umphrey's Killer has been Identified

Michigan State Police & St. Clair Sheriff's Department Team with Othram to Identify the Suspect in the 1980 Murder of Karen Umphrey

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MI Post in thread 'MI- Karen Marie Umphrey, 21, fatally shot, Beards Hills, 2 Nov. 1980, Identified by DNA, 2023, 2 arrests, Douglas Laming and Anthony Harris'

Oct 11, 2024

By: Meghan Daniels
Posted 1 hour and 23 minutes ago

Two Michigan men convicted in 1980 cold case murder of 21-year-old woman

Karen Umphrey was murdered after being kidnapped from a neighborhood in Port Huron in November 1980. And decades passed with no justice in sight — until now.

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'Investigators said Harris confessed to forcing Umphrey into Laming's truck one night in November 1980.
Harris reportedly said they took Umphrey to the St. Clair County State Gaming Area, where he and Laming raped her.'

"After just three days of trial, the jury was sent to deliberate, and after only one hour returned with a guilty verdict," King said. "It is my hope that after 44 years, the family of Karen Umphrey...

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[dotr]

Honored that Othram could assist the Mississippi Office of the State Medical Examiner and Harrison County Sheriff's Office in identifying a 1993 Baby Doe.

After 30 years, Baby "Mary Josephine" (1993) is Identified

Mississippi Office of the State Medical Examiner and Harrison County Sheriff's Office Team with Othram to Identify 1993 Baby Doe

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MS Thread 'MS- Interstate 10 in Gulfport, Mississippi, near the Lorraine Road exit, Baby “Mary Josephine” #UP15277, Dec' '93, DNA identified mother, 2024'

Oct 16, 2024

After 30 years, Baby "Mary Josephine" (1993) is Identified

Mississippi Office of the State Medical Examiner and Harrison County Sheriff's Office Team with Othram to Identify 1993 Baby Doe

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"In December 1993, the remains of a female infant were discovered by a motorist on the side of Interstate 10 in Gulfport, Mississippi, near the Lorraine Road exit. Located on the Gulf coast, Gulfport is the county seat of Harrison County, a title that the city shares with nearby Biloxi. When the infant was discovered, her umbilical cord was still attached. It was estimated that the baby was born the day prior to her discovery and that she had been born alive. The baby’s manner of death was ruled a homicide.''

''This...

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[othram]

Honored that Othram could assist the Monterey County Cold Case Taskforce and the DA's office in identifying a 1994 baby boy.

After three decades, Baby Garin (1994) is now Identified

California's Monterey County Cold Case Taskforce Teams with Othram to Identify a 1994 Baby Doe

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[dotr]

Honored that Othram could assist the Monterey County Cold Case Taskforce and the DA's office in identifying a 1994 baby boy.

After three decades, Baby Garin (1994) is now Identified

California's Monterey County Cold Case Taskforce Teams with Othram to Identify a 1994 Baby Doe

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CA Thread 'CA- Las Lomas area of Monterey County, Baby John Doe Garin, wrapped in blanket inside paper bag, Dec; '94,- mother, Pamela Ferrery 60, *Arrest, '24.*'

Oct 18, 2024

After three decades, Baby Garin (1994) is now Identified

California's Monterey County Cold Case Taskforce Teams with Othram to Identify a 1994 Baby Doe

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''In December 1994, the body of a Baby John Doe was discovered in the Las Lomas area of Monterey County, California. A man who was collecting aluminum cans on the side of Garin Road made the discovery when he picked up a paper grocery bag and found the infant inside, wrapped in a blanket. It was determined that the child’s body had been left on the roadside several weeks prior. An autopsy revealed that the infant was born alive and was likely several days old at the time of his death.

The infant became known as “Baby Garin,”...

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[othram]

Forensic genetic genealogy is revolutionizing forensics, but the transition from traditional methods, like STR testing, to SNP testing requires specialized expertise, dedicated tools, and proper metrics to ensure success. Victims and their families deserve the best chance for answers and justice. Our team recognized this in 2018 (this is why we built Othram), but it is even more important in 2024, when more and more cases are being considered for this new technology.

Navigating the Leap from STRs to SNPs in Forensic DNA Testing

Massively parallel sequencing (MPS) is revolutionizing forensic DNA analysis, but the transition from traditional methods like STRs requires specialized expertise, dedicated tools, and proper metrics to ensure success.

research.othram.com

 

[othram]

Honored that Othram could assist St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s & Coroner’s Offices in identifying a 1986 Jane Doe, formerly known as Slidell Jane Doe, as Pamela Lee Hupp, born April 28, 1958. Grateful to RTI, NamUs, and the NIJ for funding.

After 38 years, Slidell Jane Doe (1986) is now Identified

St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s & Coroner’s Offices Team with Othram to Identify a 1986 Homicide Victim

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[SimsGuy67]

Honored that Othram could assist St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s & Coroner’s Offices in identifying a 1986 Jane Doe, formerly known as Slidell Jane Doe, as Pamela Lee Hupp, born April 28, 1958. Grateful to RTI, NamUs, and the NIJ for funding.

After 38 years, Slidell Jane Doe (1986) is now Identified

St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s & Coroner’s Offices Team with Othram to Identify a 1986 Homicide Victim

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This is one I'm sure a lot of people have been waiting for. Her thread is quite extensive!

https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...lants-pregnant-jun86-2-pamela-lee-hupp.633894

Rest in peace, Pamela.

 

[othram]

Honored Othram could assist Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department in identifying the suspect in the 1994 murder of Melanie White. Thank you to the Vegas Justice League for funding the case.

The 1994 Murder of Melanie White is now Solved

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Teams with Othram to Identify Suspect in a 1994 Homicide

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