Meet & Greet for New Members #3

[cornea]

hi y'all, it's very nice to meet you people. I'm usually more of a lurker but I really wanted to join this forum as the discussion is always flowing and rich with interesting insights. I'm chronically online and I'm from italy.

 

[Deliverance17]

H everyone,

I‘m new here but now new to internet sleuthing. I’ve joined because I would like to look into a death and hopefully help the family get justice for their loved one. I came here because I figured I would find people who could help guide me or give me tips and maybe even help with the case. I’m going to familiarize myself with the site more first though.

 

[Sweetluv]

Welcome to Websleuths!

 

[ifindedout]

The list of mods and staff members is under Members > Staff members as described by tlcya above. Staff member v0x sadly passed away last month.

 

[CheeseburgerAnteater]

Hello all, long-time true crime fanatic here. Due to chronic illness I have basically unlimited free time and a very small number of things I can fill that time with. Looking for investigations I can help out on, especially any that require a lot of gruntwork that isn't too mentally taxing (I was involved in trying to identify Lyle Stevik by hunting through yearbooks before that case was solved). If anyone knows of any cases like that, please send me a message.

 

[Toltec Investigations]

Is there a way to submit a case for a new forum to illicit review, comments, and assistance on a potential case? I am a private investigator working with a family to help solve a mystery surrounding suicide v homicide of their loved one. We are looking for some exposure but more so some commentary regarding the investigations we have already done. Are these sort of unsolicited case forums allowed? How can we get some attention on this case? Thank you

 

[dmac55]

Is there a way to submit a case for a new forum to illicit review, comments, and assistance on a potential case? I am a private investigator working with a family to help solve a mystery surrounding suicide v homicide of their loved one. We are looking for some exposure but more so some commentary regarding the investigations we have already done. Are these sort of unsolicited case forums allowed? How can we get some attention on this case? Thank you

I am copying/pasting steps from the link below- it’s a starting place

How to start a Cold Case thread | Websleuths
How to start a Cold Case thread

If you'd like to start a thread but aren't quite sure how, here's a little tutorial:


1. It begins with information from an official source: a news article, a release issued by law enforcement, a state's cold case database, etc.

2. Use the Search box to make sure we don't already have a thread on that case.

3. Upload the missing person's image, if available, to an image host.

4. Go to the Cold Cases forum and click Post New Thread (to the left of the forum header).

5. Select the appropriate location prefix from the drop-down menu.

6. Add a title. There is a specific approved format for for all Cold Case titles:

(State or Country Prefix - First & Last Name, Age, Location, Date)

For example: WI - Crystal Jones, 24, Milwaukee, 16 April 2007

7. Add your image and source link(s) and text in the text box.

8. Preview and proofread your post by clicking the Preview Post button.

9. Once you're satisfied that your post is accurate and complete, click the Submit New Thread button.

 

[Laughing]

@dmac55 , consider going to the members only/basement/parking lot & starting a discussion thread.

Posters may be able to track down enough information from there?

jmho ymmv lrr

 

[CharlesRedding]

Does anyone have any advice please? Thank you

 

[Lexiintoronto]

Does anyone have any advice please? Thank you

Welcome! Which cases are you interested in? What questions do you have?

 

[worm]

If mystery in the thing then I’ve found some mind benders here. Crimes in the news, Cold Cases, and Missing threads are good places to start.

 

[CharlesRedding]

Hello, thank you for replying. I'm passionate about working together with like minded people for justice for victims. Cases like homicides , unidentified people and disappearances ext are what really interests me. I have studied Genealogy of my entire family and then a whole lot more so DNA technology is where I really do find interests. How helpful is this community in your words? Thanks.

 

[Lexiintoronto]

Hello, thank you for replying. I'm passionate about working together with like minded people for justice for victims. Cases like homicides , unidentified people and disappearances ext are what really interests me. I have studied Genealogy of my entire family and then a whole lot more so DNA technology is where I really do find interests. How helpful is this community in your words? Thanks.

There are a number of useful threads such as: DNA Solves Cold Cases/Parabon Nanolabs & GED/Match.

and: Othram - General Discussion - #2

There are a number of cases where people here have matched unidentified remains to missing people. Carl Koppelman is noteworthy: https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/cracking-cold-cases-is-carl-koppelman’s-obsession.610603/#post-17408833

The site may be a bit difficult to navigate at first, but you’ll get the hang of it.

 

[Springrain]

Hello, thank you for replying. I'm passionate about working together with like minded people for justice for victims. Cases like homicides , unidentified people and disappearances ext are what really interests me. I have studied Genealogy of my entire family and then a whole lot more so DNA technology is where I really do find interests. How helpful is this community in your words? Thanks.

You'll probably enjoy then the Unidentified forum where we post about unidentified deceased men, women, and children. Lots of cases on there to study and discuss. Lots of talk about forensic genetic genealogy there and organizations like DNA Doe Project, Othram, etc.

 

[CharlesRedding]

You'll probably enjoy then the Unidentified forum where we post about unidentified deceased men, women, and children. Lots of cases on there to study and discuss. Lots of talk about forensic genetic genealogy there and organizations like DNA Doe Project, Othram, etc.

Oh wow awesome. Thank you for the lead. I really hope to make a difference for the better here truly.

 

[CharlesRedding]

You'll probably enjoy then the Unidentified forum where we post about unidentified deceased men, women, and children. Lots of cases on there to study and discuss. Lots of talk about forensic genetic genealogy there and organizations like DNA Doe Project, Othram, etc.

Is that Sherri Anne Jarvis in your profile icon by the way?

 

[CharlesRedding]

There are a number of useful threads such as: DNA Solves Cold Cases/Parabon Nanolabs & GED/Match.

and: Othram - General Discussion - #2

There are a number of cases where people here have matched unidentified remains to missing people. Carl Koppelman is noteworthy: https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/cracking-cold-cases-is-carl-koppelman’s-obsession.610603/#post-17408833

The site may be a bit difficult to navigate at first, but you’ll get the hang of it.

Yes this is a perfect reply that has links also. Im still getting the hang of it thanks

 

[Springrain]

Oh wow awesome. Thank you for the lead. I really hope to make a difference for the better here truly.

I look forward to seeing your posts around WS! We have a great community here.

Is that Sherri Anne Jarvis in your profile icon by the way?

Nope although I did follow her case closely. This is 1980 Westlake Village Jane Doe, nicknamed "Lyra Jade" by a DNA sleuth working her case, killed by Wilson Chouest. Her case is very close to my heart. Feel free to see the link to her thread by clicking the blue link in my signature that says "thread!" We would love to have you at her thread.

 

[CharlesRedding]

If mystery in the thing then I’ve found some mind benders here. Crimes in the news, Cold Cases, and Missing threads are good places to start.

Speaking of mind benders I assume you know about the Brian Shaffer case correct? Its mind boggling

 

[CharlesRedding]

I look forward to seeing your posts around WS! We have a great community here.

Nope although I did follow her case closely. This is 1980 Westlake Village Jane Doe, nicknamed "Lyra Jade" by a DNA sleuth working her case, killed by Wilson Chouest. Her case is very close to my heart. Feel free to see the link to her thread by clicking the blue link in my signature that says "thread!" We would love to have you at her thread.

Yes thank you again. Along with feeling sad about what people do at times frankly it royally makes me angry they have gotten away with it (for now) but things are changing fast with online communication and technology.