Othram - General Discussion - #3

[The4TierBridge]

Do you know how the initial dental identification was made, if the partial skull wasn't found until 1993?

Was it just the skull cap they found

NamUs states this was a “Partial upper skull without teeth.” The mandible and maxilla were probably missing.

Archived link here: https://archive.ph/KpaWO

 

[dotr]

Honored that Othram could assist Humboldt County Sheriff's Office in identifying a 1993 Jane Doe as Kay Josephine Medin. Shewas reported missing in 1987.

After 32 years, Humboldt Jane Doe (1993) is Identified

Humboldt County Sheriff's Office Teams with Othram to Identify a 1993 Jane Doe

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CA Thread 'CA- Trinidad Harbor, Jane Doe, #UP55274, partial skull, found on the beach, Feb;1993, & skeletal remains, 1987, DNA- Kay Medin, teacher, 2025.'

May 5, 2025

After 32 years, Humboldt Jane Doe (1993) is Identified

Humboldt County Sheriff's Office Teams with Othram to Identify a 1993 Jane Doe

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"In February of 1993 the Fortuna Police Department contacted the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office to report the discovery of a woman’s partial human skull found on the beach near Trinidad Head, a rocky structure found in California’s Trinidad Harbor. The discovery was made by a man who turned the skeletal remains to the Fortuna Police Department. A traditional DNA profile was developed from the skull and entered into both the California Missing Person DNA Database and National Unidentified Person DNA Index. The DNA profile was...

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[RyGuy611]

Any information regarding her age?

 

[othram]

Today is Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day.

Too many Indigenous people are missing, and too many families are still waiting for answers. It’s not enough to acknowledge the crisis—we need to act. Bringing better forensic DNA technology to Indigenous communities is one place to start.

That’s why we’re proud to support the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Operation Spirit Return—a new initiative focused on identifying unknown remains in Indian Country and returning them home.

BIA launches Operation Spirit Return to help solve Indian Country missing and unidentified person cases

Initiative focuses on identifying victims’ remains to reunite them with their families

www.bia.gov

 

[othram]

Honored that Othram could assist the Yavapai County Offices of the Medical Examiner & Sheriff in identifying a 1986 John Doe as Arthur Humphrey.

After 39 Years, Yavapai County John Doe (1986) is Identified

Yavapai County Offices of the Medical Examiner & Sheriff Teams with Othram to Identify a 1986 Homicide Victim

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[dotr]

Honored that Othram could assist the Yavapai County Offices of the Medical Examiner & Sheriff in identifying a 1986 John Doe as Arthur Humphrey.

After 39 Years, Yavapai County John Doe (1986) is Identified

Yavapai County Offices of the Medical Examiner & Sheriff Teams with Othram to Identify a 1986 Homicide Victim

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AZ Thread 'AZ- Phoenix, near the Hub Cafe, Cordes Junction, Yavapai John Doe,#UP114489, skeletal,Dec;1996, DNA-Arthur Humphrey, born Dec; 9,1939, 2025*Homicide*'

May 7, 2025

After 39 Years, Yavapai County John Doe (1986) is Identified

Yavapai County Offices of the Medical Examiner & Sheriff Teams with Othram to Identify a 1986 Homicide Victim

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''In December 1986, the skeletal remains of an unidentified individual were found by hikers in a field about 150 yards behind the Hub Cafe in Cordes Junction, a small town north of Phoenix in Yavapai County, Arizona. The Yavapai County Office of the Medical Examiner performed an autopsy and determined that the remains belonged to a man who was a victim of homicide. The man had suffered blunt force trauma to the head and had two distinct skull fractures. Clothes found with the remains included white...

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[othram]

Othram Maps transforms GEDCOM files into dynamic, searchable, and editable family trees—laying the groundwork for forensic intelligence through graph-based analysis, AI-driven insights, and DNA match context.

Introducing Othram Maps: A Graph-Powered Platform for Forensic Intelligence

Othram Maps transforms GEDCOM files into dynamic, searchable, and editable family trees—laying the groundwork for forensic intelligence through graph-based analysis, AI-driven insights, and DNA match context.

research.othram.com

 

[othram]

“I lived to see this day. I think that’s why I lived so long.”

These were the words of Teresa Scalf’s 84-year-old mother after her daughter’s killer was identified in a Florida cold case solved with Othram technology.

Florida is expanding access to forensic genetic genealogy to help solve more cold cases. Othram has powered more of these Florida solves than any other private lab.

Emerging DNA testing method could help Florida solve more cold cases

'Justice is not a luxury.'

floridapolitics.com

 

[othram]

Honored that Othram could assist the Orange County Sheriff's Office in identifying a 2006 John Doe as David D’Intinosanto, born in 1958.

After nearly 20 years, "Steven Mason" (2006) is Identified

Orange County Sheriff's Office Teams With Othram to Identify a 2006 John Doe

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[othram]

Honored that Othram could assist the Salt Lake City Police Department and Utah Department of Public Safety in identifying the suspect in the 1985 Assault and Murder of 18-year-old Christine Gallegos.

After 40 years, Christine Gallegos' Killer is Identified

Salt Lake City Police Department and Utah Department of Public Safety Identify Suspect in 1985 Assault and Murder of Christine Gallegos

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[dotr]

Honored that Othram could assist the Salt Lake City Police Department and Utah Department of Public Safety in identifying the suspect in the 1985 Assault and Murder of 18-year-old Christine Gallegos.

After 40 years, Christine Gallegos' Killer is Identified

Salt Lake City Police Department and Utah Department of Public Safety Identify Suspect in 1985 Assault and Murder of Christine Gallegos

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UT Post in thread 'UT - Christine Gallegos, 18, Salt Lake City, May 1985'

Nov 15, 2018

The podcast was very informative.

I’ll come back tomorrow and post an overview of the info in the podcast.

Sorry try this link

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[othram]

Check this out! SNPSuite is a secure, offline desktop application purpose-built to enable forensic laboratories and investigators to perform advanced SNP-based DNA analysis, without relying on internet access or external cloud services.

Introducing SNPSuite: Offline Software for Secure Forensic DNA Analysis

SNPSuite is a secure, offline desktop application purpose-built to enable forensic laboratories and investigators to perform advanced SNP-based DNA analysis, without relying on internet access or external cloud services.

research.othram.com

 

[iamshadow21]

DNA solved mystery of Australian-born Jane Doe found on Californian cliff

Dorothy Jean Vaillancourt moved to the United States for love. Decades later she has been identified as a Jane Doe whose body was found in California in 1966, leaving her relatives searching for answers.

www.abc.net.au

 

[othram]

Honored that Othram could assist the Jackson County Medical Examiner's Office in identifying a 1983 Jane Doe as Thelma Hill.

Missouri's Jackson County Jane Doe is now identified

Jackson County Medical Examiner's Office Teams with Othram to Identify a 1983 Jane Doe

dnasolves.com

 

[The4TierBridge]

Another case solved by Othram, although they themselves haven't made an announcement yet. https://www.mytwintiers.com/chemung...ed-in-2022-town-of-elmira-human-remains-case/

Websleuths thread here: NY - NY - Elmira UP102884 Male UnkRace, remains found in woods, Kizik brand shoes NOV 2022

 

[othram]

Another case solved by Othram, although they themselves haven't made an announcement yet. https://www.mytwintiers.com/chemung...ed-in-2022-town-of-elmira-human-remains-case/

Websleuths thread here: NY - NY - Elmira UP102884 Male UnkRace, remains found in woods, Kizik brand shoes NOV 2022

You are just too fast for us!

 

[othram]

Honored Othram could assist the Chemung County Sheriff's Office and the FBI in identifying a 2022 John Doe as Randy S. Seck, born in 1992. An investigation into his death continues.

Elmira John Doe (2022) is now Identified

Chemung County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI Team with Othram to Identify a 2022 John Doe

dnasolves.com

 

[summergirl1]

Honored that Othram could assist the Jackson County Medical Examiner's Office in identifying a 1983 Jane Doe as Thelma Hill.

Missouri's Jackson County Jane Doe is now identified

Jackson County Medical Examiner's Office Teams with Othram to Identify a 1983 Jane Doe

dnasolves.com

Does she have a thread on here?

 

[The4TierBridge]

Does she have a thread on here?

Identified! Thread 'MO - Kansas City, Missouri River, WhtFem 0 yrs, UP5298, buried in sand & caught on a pile of logs, red shirt, checkered pants, Aug'83 - Thelma Hill'

Jun 9, 2022

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

*NO IMAGES*

NamUs #UP5298
NamUs Case Created June 4, 2009
ME/C Case Number 83-ME-341

Female, White / Caucasian
Date Body Found August 14, 1983
Estimated Year of Death 1982-1983
Estimated PMI1 Years
Inventory of Remains All parts recovered
Condition of Remains Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton
Location Found Kansas City, Missouri
Estimated Age Range 0 Years (IBM - *Note adult exclusion below*)
Height Cannot Estimate
Weight Cannot Estimate
Hair Color Unknown
Head Hair Description Dark...

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[Snoopster]

Honored Othram could assist the Chemung County Sheriff's Office and the FBI in identifying a 2022 John Doe as Randy S. Seck, born in 1992. An investigation into his death continues.

Elmira John Doe (2022) is now Identified

Chemung County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI Team with Othram to Identify a 2022 John Doe

dnasolves.com

I love that this case was solved and the person hadn't been reported missing. Rest in peace Randy.