GA GA- Abandoned residence on Wolfe Street, Brunswick, Glynn County John Doe, # UP122003, Blk, 45-60, 5'9''-5'11'', Dec. 2021, *New DNA initiative*

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Who is Glynn County John Doe (2021)?

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation Teams with Othram to Identify a 2021 John Doe

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''In December 2021, the remains of an unidentified individual were found inside of an abandoned residence on Wolfe Street in Brunswick, Georgia. Brunswick is a small town with a population of approximately 15,000 residents located just south of Savannah near the Turtle River. The Brunswick Police Department responded to the scene and collected evidence in hopes of identifying the unknown individual.

It was determined that the remains were that of a black male who was between the ages of 45 and 60 years. The man was estimated to be 5'9" to 5'11" tall. Near the man's remains, investigators found a baseball cap, red sweater, cargo shorts, and a sock. No identifying information was discovered at the scene. The Brunswick Police Department requested that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) assist with the investigation and identification.

Details of the case were entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) as UP122003. Despite investigators' efforts, the man could not be identified, and he was classified as John Doe. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is now seeking Othram's assistance in hopes that advanced DNA technology will provide new leads about the man’s identity. Othram has assisted Georgia officials in the identification of numerous other individuals which you can read about here.''

 

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Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP122003

View NamUs unidentified persons case UP122003, for -- --, body found Brunswick, Georgia. Date body found: Dec 21, 2021. NCMEC case number: --.

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Date Body Found
December 21, 2021
Location Found
Brunswick, Georgia
Est. Age Range
40 - 65 Years

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Christopher Lamont Williams.

Glynn County John Doe (2021) is Now Identified

Georgia Bureau of Investigation Teams with Othram to Identify a 2021 John Doe

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''In 2023, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation submitted forensic evidence to Othram in The Woodlands, Texas to determine if advanced DNA testing could help identify the man. Othram scientists successfully developed a DNA extract from the provided evidence and then used Forensic-Grade Genome Sequencing® to build a comprehensive DNA profile for the man. Othram's in-house forensic genetic genealogy team used the profile in a genetic genealogy search to develop new investigative leads that were returned to law enforcement.

Using this new information, a follow-up investigation was conducted leading investigators to potential relatives of the man. Reference DNA samples were collected from a relative and compared to the DNA profile of the unidentified man. This investigation led to the positive identification of the man, who is now known to be Christopher Lamont Williams. Christopher Williams was reported missing in June 2021. The case is not under investigation as the autopsy and investigation revealed no signs of trauma or foul play.

A portion of Othram's casework costs associated with the advanced DNA testing and forensic genetic genealogy completed in this case were contributed by donors through a DNASolves® crowdfund. We are grateful to everyone that helped crowdfund this case and other DNASolves cases. The remaining cost of Othram's casework was paid by law enforcement.''