Othram - General Discussion - #3

[othram]

Dive into the future of forensic DNA testing at the Othram Research site, Othram Research. Our recent posts break down critical topics like the transition from STR to SNP testing, the nuances of familial search vs. forensic genetic genealogy, and the complexities of imputation in data interpretation. Stay informed. Stay ahead.

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[othram]

We announced our 404th case solve and made a shirt to celebrate

Net proceeds fund DNASolves cases.

404 Unsolved Case Not Found – Othram

 

[Tricia]

We announced our 404th case solve and made a shirt to celebrate

Net proceeds fund DNASolves cases.

404 Unsolved Case Not Found – Othram

Congratulations to the amazing people at OTHRAM.

 

[othram]

Congratulations to the amazing people at OTHRAM.

Thanks Tricia!

 

[othram]

Othram is grateful to have assisted the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office and FBI in identifying a suspect in the 2023 sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl. The suspect is already connected to at least one other assault. This is why working contemporary cases quickly is so critical—the longer a predator remains unidentified, the more harm they will cause and the more victims will suffer.

The Suspect in a 2023 Sexual Assault of a Minor is Identified

Berkeley County Sheriff's Office & FBI Leverage Othram's Forensic Sequencing Platform to Identify a 2023 Assault Suspect

dnasolves.com

 

[Tricia]

Othram is grateful to have assisted the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office and FBI in identifying a suspect in the 2023 sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl. The suspect is already connected to at least one other assault. This is why working contemporary cases quickly is so critical—the longer a predator remains unidentified, the more harm they will cause and the more victims will suffer.

The Suspect in a 2023 Sexual Assault of a Minor is Identified

Berkeley County Sheriff's Office & FBI Leverage Othram's Forensic Sequencing Platform to Identify a 2023 Assault Suspect

dnasolves.com

Congratulations! You are getting these monsters off the streets. THANK YOU!

 

[dotr]

Othram is grateful to have assisted the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office and FBI in identifying a suspect in the 2023 sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl. The suspect is already connected to at least one other assault. This is why working contemporary cases quickly is so critical—the longer a predator remains unidentified, the more harm they will cause and the more victims will suffer.

The Suspect in a 2023 Sexual Assault of a Minor is Identified

Berkeley County Sheriff's Office & FBI Leverage Othram's Forensic Sequencing Platform to Identify a 2023 Assault Suspect

dnasolves.com

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SC Thread 'SC- Berkeley County, Girl 14, assaulted, Nov, '23, & Girl, 15, assaulted, Dec,'23, Dna, suspect- Antjuan Xavier Reed, 23, detained without bond, 2024.'

Nov 18, 2024

‘You want justice’: Family reacts to arrest of man accused of assaulting teens

Nearly a year after an incident involving two young girls on a walking trail in Berkeley County, a recent arrest is finally giving those affected the closure they needed.

www.live5news.com

Antjuan Xavier Reed, 24, was charged with first degree assault and battery, second degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor, kidnapping, and third degree assault and battery.(Hill-Finklea Detention Center)
The charges stem from assaults reported in the Cane Bay area of Berkeley County on Nov. 27 and Dec. 2 of last year.

The Suspect in a 2023 Sexual Assault of a Minor is Identified

Berkeley County Sheriff's Office & FBI Leverage Othram's Forensic Sequencing Platform to Identify a 2023 Assault Suspect

dnasolves.com

''In November and December 2023, two separate attacks were reported...

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[othram]

Autosomal SNP markers are central to forensic genetic genealogy, but mtDNA and Y-DNA markers can offer valuable lineage-specific insights, that enhance and accelerate forensic investigations. Our latest post from Othram Research.

Understanding mtDNA and Y-DNA Testing in Forensic Genetic Genealogy

While autosomal SNP markers are central to forensic genetic genealogy, mtDNA and Y-DNA markers offer valuable lineage-specific insights, at no additional cost, that enhance and accelerate forensic investigations.

research.othram.com

 

[DS2021]

Post in thread 'PA-Media, various bones found in Delaware Co Medical Examiners storage. 19 Namus Cases, no sex or race for any of them. Oct 2024'

Nov 19, 2024

@othram you've worked with this department before. Is these are forensically relevant, they may be good candidates for genealogy

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Might be something you can help with.

You are currently working with the medical examiners office on a separate case

 

[othram]

Why are there unidentified children? How can a child be unaccounted for? We’re committed to seeking the truth. In our first Project 525 case, Othram helped the Mississippi State Medical Examiner & Mississippi Bureau of Investigation identify 17-year-old Stephen Shawn Austin, who vanished in 1997.

A Missing El Paso Teen is Identified 27 Years Later

Mississippi State Medical Examiner & Mississippi Bureau of Investigation Team with Othram to Identify a John Doe

dnasolves.com

 

[DS2021]

Why are there unidentified children? How can a child be unaccounted for? We’re committed to seeking the truth. In our first Project 525 case, Othram helped the Mississippi State Medical Examiner & Mississippi Bureau of Investigation identify 17-year-old Stephen Shawn Austin, who vanished in 1997.

A Missing El Paso Teen is Identified 27 Years Later

Mississippi State Medical Examiner & Mississippi Bureau of Investigation Team with Othram to Identify a John Doe

dnasolves.com

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Found Deceased Thread 'TX - Stephen Shawn Austin, 17, El Paso, 19 Aug 1997'

Feb 9, 2008

Missing Since: August 19, 1997 from El Paso, Texas
Classification: Non-Family Abduction
Date Of Birth: September 22, 1979
Age: 17 years old
Height and Weight: 6'1, 140 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: African-American male. Black hair, brown eyes. Austin has scars on both sides of his neck and on his nose. His right ear is pierced. Austin's nickname is Steve. ...

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• Forum: Located Persons Discussion

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Not seeing a thread for the unidentified case

 

[DS2021]

Why are there unidentified children? How can a child be unaccounted for? We’re committed to seeking the truth. In our first Project 525 case, Othram helped the Mississippi State Medical Examiner & Mississippi Bureau of Investigation identify 17-year-old Stephen Shawn Austin, who vanished in 1997.

A Missing El Paso Teen is Identified 27 Years Later

Mississippi State Medical Examiner & Mississippi Bureau of Investigation Team with Othram to Identify a John Doe

dnasolves.com

Do you know when his remains were found?

 

[eoyste]

Do you know when his remains were found?

Also wondering this! And were his remains actually located in Mississippi or just "transferred to the Mississippi State Medical Examiner’s Office" from...?

 

[othram]

Do you know when his remains were found?

I do not think it is certain, which is why we didn't note it.

 

[othram]

Honored that Othram could assist the Riverside District Attorney's Office in identifying the suspect in the 1979 sexual assault and murder of 17-year-old Esther Gonzalez. This is the first solved case, processed using our new MDFI platform!

After 45 years, Esther Gonzalez's Killer is Identified

Riverside District Attorney's Office Partners with Othram to Identify the Suspect in the 1979 Assault & Murder of Esther Gonzalez

dnasolves.com

 

[Caring1]

Honored that Othram could assist the Riverside District Attorney's Office in identifying the suspect in the 1979 sexual assault and murder of 17-year-old Esther Gonzalez. This is the first solved case, processed using our new MDFI platform!

After 45 years, Esther Gonzalez's Killer is Identified

Riverside District Attorney's Office Partners with Othram to Identify the Suspect in the 1979 Assault & Murder of Esther Gonzalez

dnasolves.com

Wondering of any other victims who may have disappeared and were murdered at the hands of this liar. Goes to show that the lie detector tests were never reliable.

Your technology keeps getting better and better. Thank you for helping to bring some kind of peace and closure to Esther’s remaining family. May she RIP.

Godspeed Othram. You are such a blessing to our families, communities and hope for those still waiting to be discovered.

I’m sure LE is now tracking his movements and everywhere he may have lived since (or before) that time.

 

[othram]

Wondering of any other victims who may have disappeared and were murdered at the hands of this liar. Goes to show that the lie detector tests were never reliable.

Your technology keeps getting better and better. Thank you for helping to bring some kind of peace and closure to Esther’s remaining family. May she RIP.

Godspeed Othram. You are such a blessing to our families, communities and hope for those still waiting to be discovered.

I’m sure LE is now tracking his movements and everywhere he may have lived since (or before) that time.

Yes, unfortunately there will be lots of follow up work to determine what else this guy has done.

Our DNA tech is constantly improving and this is an example of a case that was initially unworkable until new tools were available.

The unique thing about Othram is that we aren't just service providers. We also constantly iterate on the lab tech and software tools. We aren't just solving more cases, we are getting faster and better at solving more cases.

We need this if we are to scale this tech for everyone.

 

[Caring1]

Yes, unfortunately there will be lots of follow up work to determine what else this guy has done.

Our DNA tech is constantly improving and this is an example of a case that was initially unworkable until new tools were available.

The unique thing about Othram is that we aren't just service providers. We also constantly iterate on the lab tech and software tools. We aren't just solving more cases, we are getting faster and better at solving more cases.

We need this if we are to scale this tech for everyone.

Agreed! Do you picture Othram expanding outside of your current location in the future? Satellite offices, labs in major cities? Anything of that sort?

 

[dotr]

Honored that Othram could assist the Riverside District Attorney's Office in identifying the suspect in the 1979 sexual assault and murder of 17-year-old Esther Gonzalez. This is the first solved case, processed using our new MDFI platform!

After 45 years, Esther Gonzalez's Killer is Identified

Riverside District Attorney's Office Partners with Othram to Identify the Suspect in the 1979 Assault & Murder of Esther Gonzalez

dnasolves.com

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CA Thread 'CA- Highway 243, Banning, Esther Gonzalez, 17, SA & bludgeoned to death, 9 Feb, '79, dna, suspect - Lewis Randolph “Randy” Williamson,(dec.'14) 2024.'

Nov 20, 2024

After 45 years, Esther Gonzalez's Killer is Identified

Riverside District Attorney's Office Partners with Othram to Identify the Suspect in the 1979 Assault & Murder of Esther Gonzalez

dnasolves.com

''Forensic DNA evidence in Esther's case was sent to Othram and Othram scientists used Forensic-Grade Genome Sequencing® to build a comprehensive genealogical profile. After successfully developing the DNA profile, it was returned to law enforcement investigators who used the profile in a forensic genetic genealogical search. The investigation led back to Lewis Randolph “Randy” Williamson–who died in Florida in 2014''...

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[othram]

Agreed! Do you picture Othram expanding outside of your current location in the future? Satellite offices, labs in major cities? Anything of that sort?

Yes, but there are also many great labs in many cities and we would also happily distribute the tech so we don't have to necessarily build all new labs.