Othram - General Discussion - #3

[othram]

Honored that Othram could assist the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in identifying a 1991 John Doe as 45-year-old Stonewall Willett. Grateful to NamUs, RTI, and NIJ for funding the casework.

Shelby County John Doe (1991) is Identified

University of Tennessee Health Science Center Teams with Othram to Identify a 1991 John Doe

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[dotr]

Honored that Othram could assist the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in identifying a 1991 John Doe as 45-year-old Stonewall Willett. Grateful to NamUs, RTI, and NIJ for funding the casework.

Shelby County John Doe (1991) is Identified

University of Tennessee Health Science Center Teams with Othram to Identify a 1991 John Doe

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TN Thread 'TN- Floating in the Wolf River, Shelby County John Doe #UP5252, May 1991, DNA- Stonewall Willett, born June 1, 1945, 2025.'

Apr 24, 2025

Shelby County John Doe (1991) is Identified

University of Tennessee Health Science Center Teams with Othram to Identify a 1991 John Doe

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''In May 1991, the remains of an identified individual were found floating in the Wolf River in Shelby County, Tennessee. Shelby County is the westernmost county of Tennessee and the county seat is Memphis. The man was found with a key ring that had three keys, several scraps of paper and two dimes. He was was wearing a t-shirt, a shirt, a denim jacket, pants, briefs, socks and a pair of hiking boots. Despite extensive efforts by investigators, the man could not be identified and became known as Shelby County John Doe.

Attempts...

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[HopeRains]

Honored that Othram could assist the Nassau County Police Department & the FBI in the identification of 26-year-old Tanya Jackson. An investigation into her death continues.

After 28 years, "Peaches" (1997) is now Identified

Nassau County Police Department and the FBI Leverage Othram's Forensic Sequencing Platform to Identify a 1997 Gilgo Beach Homicide Victim

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Oh my gawsh - y'all have rocked me to my core. So incredibly grateful - who hasn't wondered about this young lady and her child, who they were, where they came from, why there were no answers? Just not enough good I can say for the work you all do ... it's a sacred thing and I'm am just so humbled by it all ... so grateful you all were inspired to this mission. Take care of yourselves, I'm sure it must get overhelming at times. Peace.

 

[ALorren]

The article lists his name correctly, the post on Websleuths has a typo and we have corrected it! Thanks for catching it.

I am his girlfriend so I notice anything that might have given me hope it was just mistaken identity. Thank you to everyone who helped bring him home and give his family friends and loved ones a little peace. When you have a loved one missing it's the fear of the unknown that gets to you the most. Now we know

 

[othram]

I am his girlfriend so I notice anything that might have given me hope it was just mistaken identity. Thank you to everyone who helped bring him home and give his family friends and loved ones a little peace. When you have a loved one missing it's the fear of the unknown that gets to you the most. Now we know

Very sorry for your loss.

 

[othram]

On DNA Day 2025, we celebrate a journey that began with the first draft of the human genome and continues today with every case we help solve through advanced forensic genomics. Some of the same scientists who helped shape early genome tech now drive innovation at Othram, building tools and platforms to bring answers to even the coldest cases. This DNA Day, we honor where we started — and recommit to what’s ahead: justice for everyone, everywhere.

And for some fun, please check out this new visualization tool we are working on!

Othram Maps

Othram Maps provides powerful tools for genealogy exploration, relationship visualization, and family tree analysis.

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We would love the feedback!

 

[othram]

In March 2024, skeletal remains were found hidden under a pile of leaves in Natchez, Mississippi. No one knows who he is. No one has claimed him. Technology can identify him and funding is the only thing standing between this man and his name. Help us fund the case and share this case with others!

Who is Natchez John Doe (2024)?

Mississippi Office of the State Medical Examiner and Othram Team to Identify 2024 John Doe

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[dotr]

In March 2024, skeletal remains were found hidden under a pile of leaves in Natchez, Mississippi. No one knows who he is. No one has claimed him. Technology can identify him and funding is the only thing standing between this man and his name. Help us fund the case and share this case with others!

Who is Natchez John Doe (2024)?

Mississippi Office of the State Medical Examiner and Othram Team to Identify 2024 John Doe

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MS Thread 'MS- Beneath pile of leaves in a shallow grave, Natchez John Doe # UP124871, skeletal, adult, possibly 70yrs., 5’9”- 6’4'', 14 March, '24.'

Mar 2, 2025

Who is Natchez John Doe (2024)?

Mississippi Office of the State Medical Examiner and Othram Team to Identify 2024 John Doe

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''On March 14, 2024, skeletal remains were discovered by an officer beneath a pile of leaves in a shallow grave in Natchez, Mississippi. The remains are believed to belong to an adult male, whose age could not be definitively determined. The man stood between 5’9” and 6’4”. An ID card found near the remains suggests the individual may have been a 70-year-old male, but no official identification has been made.

The case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) as UP124871. Despite...

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[othram]

Identifying human remains restores dignity, closes investigations, and frees critical resources — no matter the cause of death. In our latest post, we explore why it’s time to rethink the “homicide nexus” in forensic genetic genealogy policy.

Rethinking the “Homicide Nexus” in Forensic Genetic Genealogy Guidelines

The DOJ should prioritize homicides and sex assaults for forensic genetic genealogy but allow unidentified human remains cases with undetermined or pending manners of death to remain eligible for investigation and funding.

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[othram]

Honored that Othram could assist the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office in identifying a 1986 homicide victim as 39-year-old Blaine Louis Brown, Jr.

After 39 years, Fort Pierce John Doe has been Identified

Florida Department of Law Enforcement and St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office Team with Othram to Identify 1986 Homicide Victim

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[iamshadow21]

Honored that Othram could assist the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office in identifying a 1986 homicide victim as 39-year-old Blaine Louis Brown, Jr.

After 39 years, Fort Pierce John Doe has been Identified

Florida Department of Law Enforcement and St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office Team with Othram to Identify 1986 Homicide Victim

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Blaine's Doe thread: FL - FL - Fort Pierce, WhtMale UP1225, 20-45, GSW, cowboy boots, Oct'86

 

[othram]

Honored that Othram could assist the Sandoval County Sheriff's Department & New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator in identifying a 2001 John Doe as Keeble Wofford, Sr.

Sandoval County John Doe (2001) is now Identified

Sandoval County Sheriff's Department & New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator Team with Othram to Identify a 2001 John Doe

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[dotr]

Honored that Othram could assist the Sandoval County Sheriff's Department & New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator in identifying a 2001 John Doe as Keeble Wofford, Sr.

Sandoval County John Doe (2001) is now Identified

Sandoval County Sheriff's Department & New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator Team with Othram to Identify a 2001 John Doe

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NM Thread 'NM- Forest area N. of Albuquerque, Sandoval County John Doe, #UP8365, skeletal, May 2001, DNA- Keeble Wofford Sr. (AKA Kimo Mahi), actor/wrestler,2025'

Apr 29, 2025

Sandoval County John Doe (2001) is now Identified

Sandoval County Sheriff's Department & New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator Team with Othram to Identify a 2001 John Doe

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'In May 2001, hikers came across bones sticking out of the ground in a forest area in Sandoval County, New Mexico. Sandoval County is a rural county north of Albuquerque. The hikers contacted law enforcement and the Sandoval County Sheriff's Office responded. The bones were excavated with an anthropologist who determined the skeletal remains had been buried in a shallow grave with lime poured over in layers. Initially, investigators believed it may have been the remains of more than one...

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[ZaZara]

Honored that Othram could assist the Sandoval County Sheriff's Department & New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator in identifying a 2001 John Doe as Keeble Wofford, Sr.

Sandoval County John Doe (2001) is now Identified

Sandoval County Sheriff's Department & New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator Team with Othram to Identify a 2001 John Doe

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Kimo Mahi | Actor

Kimo Mahi was his screen name.

 

[iamshadow21]

Honored that Othram could assist the Sandoval County Sheriff's Department & New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator in identifying a 2001 John Doe as Keeble Wofford, Sr.

Sandoval County John Doe (2001) is now Identified

Sandoval County Sheriff's Department & New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator Team with Othram to Identify a 2001 John Doe

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Is this one of the first Polynesian Does you've identified? Just curious, as my stepfather was from Aitutaki.

MOO

 

[othram]

Is this one of the first Polynesian Does you've identified? Just curious, as my stepfather was from Aitutaki.

MOO

It is definitely less common.

 

[othram]

Honored that Othram could assist the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office in identifying a 1996 homicide victim as Daniel Thomas Halloran. Daniel is another victim of Herb Baumeister.

A 1996 Victim of Herb Baumeister has been Identified

Hamilton County Coroner’s Office Teams with Othram to Identify a 1996 Homicide Victim

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[The4TierBridge]

Another ID from Fox Hollow Farm: A 1996 Victim of Herb Baumeister has been Identified

EDIT: It seems they posted it already! I wonder how much of the 10,000+ human bone fragments are left.

 

[DS2021]

Another ID from Fox Hollow Farm: A 1996 Victim of Herb Baumeister has been Identified

EDIT: It seems they posted it already! I wonder how much of the 10,000+ human bone fragments are left.

I believe they had 5 different cases they were working. I think i dived more into it on the HB thread.

Idk if they've found more remains belonging to UIDs since then

 

[DS2021]

I believe they had 5 different cases they were working. I think i dived more into it on the HB thread.

Idk if they've found more remains belonging to UIDs since then

3 or 4 of them have been identified.

The DNA solves post says there were as many as 12 victims out there. 10 have been identified