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[othram]

Found Deceased Post in thread 'IN- Deanna M. Smith, 36, Indianapolis, 04/19/1999'

Oct 7, 2025

NamUs# UP13479 appears to be the match for her remains. It's a good reminder that the estimates don't always line up closely. In her instance, height & PMI were far off. I am so glad that she has her name back and can rest in peace. Hopefully they can get justice for Deanna.

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Nothing beats DNA testing.

 

[The4TierBridge]

Found Deceased Post in thread 'IN- Deanna M. Smith, 36, Indianapolis, 04/19/1999'

Oct 7, 2025

NamUs# UP13479 appears to be the match for her remains. It's a good reminder that the estimates don't always line up closely. In her instance, height & PMI were far off. I am so glad that she has her name back and can rest in peace. Hopefully they can get justice for Deanna.

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Unidentified remains thread is here; IN - IN - Spencer, BlkFem 395UFIN, 25-45, medallion 'Corline S likes Steve P', Oct'03

 

[dotr]

In 1997, 45-year-old Margaret Anselmo was brutally attacked and murdered in Spokane. For decades, no one knew who killed her.

Today, thanks to Spokane PD and Othram’s forensic DNA technology, her killer has finally been identified. Answers are possible for all of these violent crimes.

After 28 years, Margaret M. Anselmo's Killer is Identified

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WA Thread 'WA- Margaret M. Anselmo, 45, S.A. & fatally bludgeoned, Spokane, Jan.,'97, DNA- suspect, Brian James Anderson, born April 29, 1976, (dec. 2009), 2025.'

Nov 12, 2025

After 28 years, Margaret M. Anselmo's Killer is Identified

Spokane Police Department and Washington State Patrol Crime Lab Team with Othram to Identify the Suspect in the 1997 Assault & Murder of Margaret M. Anselmo

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''In January 1997, Margaret M. Anselmo was found dead from head injuries in an alley in the 700 block of East Pacific, in Spaokane, Washington. Anselmo, who was born in 1951 and a Spokane native, was 45 years old at the time of her death. She left her apartment to cash a check one afternoon when she was sexually assaulted and killed by an unknown person. The Spokane Police Department responded to the scene and launched an investigation. It was determined that Margaret Anselmo died due to blunt force trauma, and her death...

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[othram]

All these cases can be solved. Unsolved crime is a choice.

 

[Gators North]

All these cases can be solved. Unsolved crime is a choice.

You guys are on a roll! Thank you for all your hard work.

 

[othram]

You guys are on a roll! Thank you for all your hard work.

Thanks for the support. It has definitely been a productive few weeks and we have lots more announcements on the way!

 

[othram]

Thanks to the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office and Blaine Police Department, together with Othram’s cutting-edge DNA technology, the infant known as “Rachel Marie Doe” has been identified more than four decades later.

After 42 Years, "Rachel Marie Doe" is Now Identified

 

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There are 2 Jane Does in New Mexico. What can we do to get your company involved with those cases? Does the referral have to come from Law Enforcement?

 

[othram]

There are 2 Jane Does in New Mexico. What can we do to get your company involved with those cases? Does the referral have to come from Law Enforcement?

Happy to help. Email us at [email protected].

 

[dotr]

Thanks to the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office and Blaine Police Department, together with Othram’s cutting-edge DNA technology, the infant known as “Rachel Marie Doe” has been identified more than four decades later.

After 42 Years, "Rachel Marie Doe" is Now Identified

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Resolved Thread 'MN- City of Blaine, Anoka County, Main St., side of the road, New born, "Rachel Marie Doe'',# UP128125, Jan.,1983, DNA- Parents identified, 2025.'

Nov 13, 2025

After 42 Years, "Rachel Marie Doe" is Now Identified

Anoka County Sheriff’s Office and Blaine Police Department Team with Othram to Identify 1983 Rachel Marie Doe

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In January 1983, a newborn baby girl was found on the side of the road on Main Street in the City of Blaine, Minnesota. Blaine is a suburb to the north of Minneapolis-St. Paul. The Blaine Police Department and Anoka County Sheriff’s Office immediately began their investigation into the baby’s death. An autopsy was performed and the medical examiner was unable to confirm whether the full-term baby, whose placenta was still attached, had been born alive. The infant was buried at a local church cemetery in a community...

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[The4TierBridge]

There are 2 Jane Does in New Mexico. What can we do to get your company involved with those cases? Does the referral have to come from Law Enforcement?

There are 91 female UID cases from New Mexico in NamUs, but I assume you mean #UP138109 from 1975 and #UP16805 from 1974? I know for the latter that they don't know where the body was buried, but a DNA profile of some kind does exist, and the other was only added into the system very recently.

 

[musicaljoke]

All these cases can be solved. Unsolved crime is a choice.

Are criminal investigators going directly to Othram now, or are they still spending time and money on outdated ways of trying to identify victims of crime? Sometimes when reading these cases, it seems that many turn to Othram when all else fails, rather than heading there immediately.

 

[othram]

Are criminal investigators going directly to Othram now, or are they still spending time and money on outdated ways of trying to identify victims of crime? Sometimes when reading these cases, it seems that many turn to Othram when all else fails, rather than heading there immediately.

More agencies need to come to us sooner.

 

[MarziPanda]

Are criminal investigators going directly to Othram now, or are they still spending time and money on outdated ways of trying to identify victims of crime? Sometimes when reading these cases, it seems that many turn to Othram when all else fails, rather than heading there immediately.

I think that depends on your definition of 'outdated ways'. Isotope analysis, definitely outdated and should be cosigned to the bin imo. But seeking a fingerprint database match and matching Does to known missing persons should still be the first port of call as they manage to identify most Does this way (cheaply) before they ever hit Namus. Genetic genealogy should be considered only after fingerprints, matching to missing people, asking the public, and CODIS DNA fail. To head to GG first seems like it wouldn't be a great use of taxpayer money when a Doe could have been identified much cheaper with a simple fingerprint match or some simple detective work. JMO and all that.

Definitely agree with Othram though that more agencies need to try GG sooner, there's no reason why Does should be unidentified for years on end in this day and age.

 

[Megnut]

Othram strikes again! Amazing!

DNA test solves 42-year-old mystery in Blaine | FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

The Anoka County Sheriff's Office says DNA tests allowed them to close the case on a 42-year-old mystery involving the death of a baby in Blaine.

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[othram]

Get ready for a strong finish to the year! Lots of case solves on the way!

 

[HopeRains]

All these cases can be solved. Unsolved crime is a choice.

Can you please expand on this statement, "unsolved crime is a choice". I appreciate Othram's mission, expertise and passion and want to understand. Thanks!

 

[othram]

Can you please expand on this statement, "unsolved crime is a choice". I appreciate Othram's mission, expertise and passion and want to understand. Thanks!

When we say “unsolved crime is a choice,” we mean that many cases can be solved today with modern forensic tools. The limiting factor is rarely scientific capability or DNA evidence. It’s action... choosing to prioritize and resource the use of these tools to work the cases. When advanced DNA testing is applied, even decades-old cases are often solved in weeks. The real question we should be asking is: if the technology works, why isn’t it being used?

 

[HopeRains]

When we say “unsolved crime is a choice,” we mean that many cases can be solved today with modern forensic tools. The limiting factor is rarely scientific capability or DNA evidence. It’s action... choosing to prioritize and resource the use of these tools to work the cases. When advanced DNA testing is applied, even decades-old cases are often solved in weeks. The real question we should be asking is: if the technology works, why isn’t it being used?

Thank you.

 

[othram]

In February 2024, skeletal remains found near Gold Canyon, Arizona were identified as 30-year-old David Bertschinger thanks to the dedicated work of the Pinal County Medical Examiner’s Office and Othram’s advanced forensic DNA technology. No one should be left unidentified, and this technology is enabling answers for everyone — fast.

Arizona's Gold Canyon John Doe (2024) is Identified

Pinal County Medical Examiner's Office Teams with Othram to Identify a 2024 John Doe

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