DNA Doe Project - General Discussion #3

[doggybag2355]

The website has had a bit of a facelift. Instead of pages it seems like it's just one database/table now and you can sort it by active, pending, etc, and sort it by date ascending or descending.

 

[djanga]

'I was blindsided': Woman stunned after Stark County 'John Doe' ID'd as her brother

Sadness. Shock. Confusion. Those are some of the feelings Rae Ann Calai experienced when she learned a Stark County 'John Doe' turned out to be her younger brother, Mike Leach.

www.news5cleveland.com

 

[djanga]

Second John Doe from Stark County, Ohio is a pending case:
Investigators try to solve second Stark County John Doe case with DNA & genealogy

 

[djanga]

I created a thread here for Montreal River John Doe 2017 a few months ago. Last week a person who said he is his siblings posted that Montreal River John Doe 2017 has been identified with the assistance of the DDP. The Canadian LEs don’t always make official statements about identification, in any case I am glad Montreal River John Doe 2017 has been identified

Montreal River John Doe Ontario, Canada has been identified! His identity won’t be released

OPP concludes investigation into human remains found near Wawa

Using investigative genetic genealogy, police managed to identify the deceased male and share their findings with his family.

www.saultstar.com

Using investigative genetic genealogy, through the DNA Doe Project, police managed to identify the deceased male and share their findings with his family.



However, the identity of the deceased male will not be shared publicly out of respect for the family’s wishes.



“Thanks to the investigative efforts and support from many OPP units, the (Office of the Chief Coroner/Ontario Forensic Pathology Service) and the DNA Doe Project, a family has finally received answers about their loved one,” Acting Detective Superintendent Daniel Nadeau, an OPP investigator, said in a Tuesday news release.

 

[djanga]

https://www.facebook.com/100068121797204/posts/805095241771195

 

[djanga]

Dashboard has been updated, 4 new cases added as identifiedView attachment 511692

The table was updated, previous update June 20, 2024, new update August 7, 2024, one new case added as Solved, 6 new cases added to Total cases, I wish they were added to the website as well:

 

[djanga]

Laguna Beach Jane Doe 1982, California moved to Active research, she was found located shortly after death, her PMI was mintes

I couldn’t find her thread on websleuth

Laguna Beach Jane Doe 1982 | DNA Doe Project

dnadoeproject.org

 

[iamshadow21]

Laguna Beach Jane Doe 1982, California moved to Active research, she was found located shortly after death, her PMI was mintes

I couldn’t find her thread on websleuth

Laguna Beach Jane Doe 1982 | DNA Doe Project

dnadoeproject.org

CA - CA - Orange, *GRAPHIC*, WhtFem, 50-65, UP7654, hit and run, Jan'82

WARNING - PM AT LINKS!! Case Numbers NCMEC Number-- ME/C Case Number82-00411-KG Demographics SexFemale Race / EthnicityWhite / Caucasian Possible First Name-- Possible Middle Name-- Possible Last Name-- Possible Nickname-- Estimated Age GroupAdult - Pre 70 Estimated Age Range (Years)50-65...

www.websleuths.com

 

[djanga]

Lansing Street John Doe 1996 Also moved from Pending cases to Active research

Lansing Street John Doe 1996 - DNA Doe Project

Description: On April 24, 1996, a young man was found in a vacant lot in Atlanta, Georgia. Bystanders report he told them he had been doused in kerosene and set on fire by an unknown assailant. Investigators were unable to interview him before he died at a local hospital. He was 6’2” and 235...

dnadoeproject.org

 

[djanga]

Exhumation of Cleveland Torso Killer’s unidentified victims now underway

For nearly 90 years, the murders have remained unsolved and most of the killer’s victims have not been identified.

www.cleveland19.com

 

[djanga]

Two New cases from Pennsylvania and Illinois!

Geneseo John Doe 1966 - DNA Doe Project

This case is in need of funding to help cover the costs involved in solving it. Funds donated pay for expensive lab work and operational support of our volunteer team of investigative genetic genealogists. DNA Doe Project is a 501(c)3 non-profit. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent...

dnadoeproject.org

Susquehanna River John Doe 2021 - DNA Doe Project

Description: On July 25, 2021, a duck hunter found three bones on an island outcropping in the Susquehanna River near Ely Island, Pennsylvania. The tattered remains of some clothing, a pocket knife, cigarette lighter, and fishing gear were found near the remains. Initial DNA testing indicates...

dnadoeproject.org

 

[djanga]

There is actually another new case, it is already in Active research. It is one of these weird cases, where somebody kept a human skull at work/home. Surprisingly, there are so many of these cases

Pacific County Child Doe 1980 | DNA Doe Project

dnadoeproject.org

 

[doggybag2355]

I think Geneseo and Pacific have been listed on the spreadsheet for awhile now, glad to see they have pages

 

[Tired Professor]

There is actually another new case, it is already in Active research. It is one of these weird cases, where somebody kept a human skull at work/home. Surprisingly, there are so many of these cases

Pacific County Child Doe 1980 | DNA Doe Project

dnadoeproject.org

It is not unusual for the science departments of colleges and universities to have a cadaver or two in their possession. At least that has been my observation from professional experience. Usually it is someone whose body was donated for students to study or for research. I am wondering if this is the case with the skull fragment? Maybe it was from a donated child cadaver that they no longer have? Either way it will be interesting to see who it belongs to and how old it is.

 

[djanga]

https://www.facebook.com/100068121797204/posts/813872684226784

Tattoed man (victim number 4) and victim number 6 of Cleveland Torso killer are now added to the new cases on the DDP website

 

[djanga]

Stark County Doe John is passing to active research as the second attempt of labworks proved to be successful Stark County John Doe case moving forward with DNA testing

 

[djanga]

"Significant" new information expected in 1993 Pleasant Prairie cold case

PLEASANT PRAIRIE - A joint news conference Tuesday in Pleasant Prairie is expected to include the announcement of significant new information about aJohn

wtmj.com

Press conference will be held by Pleasant Prairie Police Chief to announce a significant development in Kenosha John Doe Case, 1993.
His Namus was removed a few months ago

 

[djanga]

Also Frisco TX John Doe 1988 moved to Passed cases. I think maybe Othram took this case, as Texas is their home state.

 

[HmmMysterious]

Kenosha John Doe has been identified as Ronald Louis Dodge, born December 27, 1952 in Wisconsin. He was a member of the Menominee tribe who was known to be last living in the North Side of Chicago. His brother saw a press release with his reconstruction and contacted the Medical Examiner's Office for a DNA test. Ronald's death has been determined to be a homicide

RIP Ronald

Authorities ID 1993 homicide victim found in Kenosha County as Ronald Dodge

 

[ProductiveOne]

According to his thread, Hill Building John Doe 1985 was tentatively identified and the comparison with a family member is pending

Hill Building John Doe 1985 | DNA Doe Project

dnadoeproject.org

Anyone know what happened to his thread on Websleuths?