Identified! Canada - Long Wharf, ST. JOHN, N.B., Female, 17-30, 5'4'' - 5'7'', 13 September 2022 - Chi "John" Thien Tran

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Police identify human remains found in N.B. as female; cause of death investigated

ST. JOHN, N.B. - Police say early investigations have identified human remains found in Long Wharf, N.B., as female.

www.thestar.com

''ST. JOHN, N.B. - Police say early investigations have identified human remains found in Long Wharf, N.B., as female.

Saint John police said late Saturday the autopsy shows the remains are believed to belong to a female between 17 and 30 years of age between five feet, four inches and five feet, seven inches tall.

They say the autopsy was conducted Wednesday.

Police say no other identification can be made at this time, including cause, manner and time of death, until further investigation.

Investigators said on Tuesday they had found human remains from the water at Long Wharf.

They say forensic services are also working to find the woman’s identity through the National DNA databank for missing persons.''

 

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Remains discovered at Long Wharf in Saint John belong to unidentified female: police - New Brunswick | Globalnews.ca

An autopsy revealed the remains belong to a female. Saint John Police said they do not have any 'recently reported females from our jurisdiction.'

globalnews.ca

“The Saint John Police do not have any recently reported missing females from our jurisdiction. The Major Crime Unit is gathering intelligence on missing person cases from outside our area.”

''Anyone with information is asked to call the Saint John Police Force at (506) 648-3333 or submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers.''

''City Police issued this statement on Wednesday:

The Saint John Police recognizes that these discoveries are extremely difficult on families and friends of missing persons. Our team is working diligently with our partners and forensic experts to identify the human remains.

Anyone with information that may be helpful in the investigation is asked to call the Saint John Police Force at 1-506-648-3333, or if you wish to remain anonymous, contact New Brunswick Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).''

Read More: Investigators Work to Identify Human Remains Found in Saint John | Investigators Work to Identify Human Remains Found in Saint John

 

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Reading an interesting article about this case but also about Canada's national missing persons database & DNA.

Didn't realize all of the DNA that is collected from family members of missing persons wasn't automatically forwarded to national database:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/dna-database-helps-identify-remains-1.6614252

The problem, said Muhlig, is that the DNA database for missing people has only been around for four years, and familial DNA comparisons have only been used for a relatively short period of time.

That means there are thousands of samples yet to be entered into the system in unsolved cases.

Muhlig said investigators have been encouraged to send samples from those cases to the national data bank.

Even then, she said, "we might only have half the story."

Muhlig also encourages people with missing family members to submit samples. Just because they submitted samples to the police during an investigation doesn't mean the samples were forwarded to the national database. She said there's a consent form that must be filled out and if that was never done, investigators would be unable to send the samples.

She said people should contact the police officer investigating their relative's missing person case to ensure the sample has been sent — particularly if the case predates the 2018 start of the missing person's DNA database.

Muhlig said the best matches are close family members — mother, father, child or siblings. Samples from more distant relatives can also result in matches, but it takes more work and isn't as precise.

 

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Update 3: Recovered Human Remains - Long Wharf

Update 3: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 9:46 a.m. The Saint John Police has confirmed that the human remains recovered on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Long Wharf have been positively identified through DNA analysis as Chi "John" Thien Tran, 20. Tran was last seen on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at...

saintjohn.ca

Update 3: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 9:46 a.m.

The Saint John Police has confirmed that the human remains recovered on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Long Wharf have been positively identified through DNA analysis as Chi "John" Thien Tran, 20. Tran was last seen on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at approximately 11:00 p.m., in the area of Parkwood Avenue in the North End of Saint John.

 

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Update 3: Recovered Human Remains - Long Wharf

Update 3: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 9:46 a.m. The Saint John Police has confirmed that the human remains recovered on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Long Wharf have been positively identified through DNA analysis as Chi "John" Thien Tran, 20. Tran was last seen on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at...

saintjohn.ca

Update 3: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 9:46 a.m.

The Saint John Police has confirmed that the human remains recovered on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Long Wharf have been positively identified through DNA analysis as Chi "John" Thien Tran, 20. Tran was last seen on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at approximately 11:00 p.m., in the area of Parkwood Avenue in the North End of Saint John.

Thank you @iulia for this and the other updates!!

 

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Looks like a nice family, very sorry for their terrible loss.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/missing-student-chi-john-thien-tran-police-1.6474741

June 2022

His parents say their son had become isolated during the pandemic and seemed sad and withdrawn in the days before his disappearance. (Submitted by Thao Tran)

''Chi 'John' Thien Tran, second from left, with his younger brother, Chi Nhan Tran Thao, father Thao Tran, and mother, Thu Tran. (Submitted by Thao Tran)
''At 5:30 a.m. on May 4, the morning of his 20th birthday, Chi Thien Tran sent a text message to his parents, Thu and Thao Tran.
One word: "Bye."
His father woke up, saw the message and immediately "realized that something wrong happened," Thao said.''

''Thao and Thu arrived in Saint John just six months ago from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
The move was supposed to establish their new life together as a family. Since 2019, Tran, had lived with a host family on the city's west side.''

''If you or someone you know is struggling, here's where to get help:

• Canada Suicide Prevention Service: 1-833-456-4566 (phone) | 45645 (text).
• Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 (phone), live chat counselling on the website.
• Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention: Find a 24-hour crisis centre.

This guide from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health outlines how to talk about suicide with someone you're worried about.''

 

[iulia]

Thank you @iulia for this and the other updates!!

Well, thank you for raising awareness on so many cases. You are highly appreciated.