Othram - General Discussion - #3

[RichardKimble]

Othram gets mentioned.

The break came last year when cold case homicide detectives sent various items of evidence to Othram, Inc. in Texas to conduct a forensic genealogy, which they hoped could lead them to the killer.

He passed a polygraph about killing... then DNA tied him to the crime

Randolph 'Randy' Williamson, who passed a polygraph test denying his involvement in the grisly murder of 17-year-old Esther Gonzalez in 1979, has now been identified as her likely murderer.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[othram]

Honored that Othram could assist the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Sullivan County Sheriff's Office in identifying the suspect in the 1997 sexual assault of Mary Hutson and the murder of her son. The suspect has been arrested and remains in custody. This is the first suspect identified by TBI using FGG technology.

After 27 years, a Tennessee Assault & Murder is Solved

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Sullivan County Sheriff's Office Team with Othram to Identify the Suspect in a 1997 Homicide and Assault

dnasolves.com

 

[DS2021]

Honored that Othram could assist the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Sullivan County Sheriff's Office in identifying the suspect in the 1997 sexual assault of Mary Hutson and the murder of her son. The suspect has been arrested and remains in custody. This is the first suspect identified by TBI using FGG technology.

After 27 years, a Tennessee Assault & Murder is Solved

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Sullivan County Sheriff's Office Team with Othram to Identify the Suspect in a 1997 Homicide and Assault

dnasolves.com

So Mary lived?

 

[othram]

So Mary lived?

Yes but unfortunately her son did not.

 

[DS2021]

ExtenZe Racing to assist Sullivan Co. Sheriff's Department in Hutson case

As part of the ‘ExtenZe Local Hero’ program, 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Rookie-of-the-Year driver Kevin Conway is stepping up to assist the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department (SCSD) in the

heraldcourier.com

She passed a year later

 

[dotr]

Honored that Othram could assist the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Sullivan County Sheriff's Office in identifying the suspect in the 1997 sexual assault of Mary Hutson and the murder of her son. The suspect has been arrested and remains in custody. This is the first suspect identified by TBI using FGG technology.

After 27 years, a Tennessee Assault & Murder is Solved

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Sullivan County Sheriff's Office Team with Othram to Identify the Suspect in a 1997 Homicide and Assault

dnasolves.com

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Thread 'TN- Mary Hutson, SA, & son, James Huston, 17, fatally stabbed @ home, Kingsport, 6 Sep, '97, Dna identified suspect- George Robinson, born '64,2024.'

Nov 22, 2024

After 27 years, a Tennessee Assault & Murder is Solved

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Sullivan County Sheriff's Office Team with Othram to Identify the Suspect in a 1997 Homicide and Assault

dnasolves.com

''A follow-up investigation was launched with the potential suspect identified as George Robinson, who was born March 22, 1964. Investigators located Robinson in Kingsport and obtained a DNA sample from him. The sample and additional evidence were sent to the TBI Crime Lab for further analysis. TBI forensic scientists directly compared Robinson’s DNA with the DNA profile developed from evidence collected in 1997 and concluded it was a confirmed match.''...

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[othram]

Our team is committed to not just solving cases, but solving them the right way. Our team has developed a first-of-its-kind molecular forensic information system—an innovation that encodes (at the molecular level) detailed sample information to improve workflow tracking, history, contamination detection, and authenticity verification. Check out the peer-reviewed study, just published in FSI Genetics.

A molecular framework for enhancing quality control and sample integrity in forensic genome sequencing

We have developed a first-of-its-kind molecular forensic information system that can encode detailed sample information, improving workflow history, tracking, contamination detection, & authenticity verification.

research.othram.com

 

[othram]

Honored Othram could assist the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office in identifying a 2012 homicide victim as Warren David Hawkins, born in 1965.

Mendocino County John Doe (2012) has now been Identified

Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office Teams with Othram to Identify a 2012 John Doe

dnasolves.com

 

[DS2021]

2012 homicide victim

Doe network says he was found in the 90s

 

[othram]

Honored that Othram could assist the Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in identifying a 1985 homicide victim as Barbara Heyward Manners, born June 9, 1951. We are grateful to RTI, NIJ, and NamUs for funding for this case.

After 39 years, Fairfield Jane Doe (1985) is Identified

Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Teams with Othram to Identify a 1985 Homicide Victim

dnasolves.com

 

[iamshadow21]

Honored that Othram could assist the Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in identifying a 1985 homicide victim as Barbara Heyward Manners, born June 9, 1951. We are grateful to RTI, NIJ, and NamUs for funding for this case.

After 39 years, Fairfield Jane Doe (1985) is Identified

Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Teams with Othram to Identify a 1985 Homicide Victim

dnasolves.com

Her Doe thread: CT - CT - Westport, I-95 W of Exit 19, BlkFem 30-40, UP10474, burning in tire pile, no hands/feet, Salem cigs, gold chain, clothes, May'85

 

[othram]

Her Doe thread: CT - CT - Westport, I-95 W of Exit 19, BlkFem 30-40, UP10474, burning in tire pile, no hands/feet, Salem cigs, gold chain, clothes, May'85

Thank you!

 

[othram]

To fully realize the promise of forensic genetic genealogy, it is essential to enable FGG for all, so it can be used equitably to identify suspects, name the unidentified, and exonerate the wrongfully accused. The Congressional Forensic Science Caucus seeks to address this and more.

Congressional Forensic Science Caucus: The Future of DNA Technology

To fully realize the promise of forensic genetic genealogy, it is essential to enable FGG for all, so it can be used equitably to identify suspects, name the unidentified, and exonerate the wrongfully accused.

research.othram.com

 

[othram]

Honored that Othram could assist the Honolulu Department of the Medical Examiner, Honolulu Police Department, and FBI in identifying a 2010 homicide victim as William Hans Holling, Jr. of Washington.

After 14 years, Honolulu John Doe (2010) is Identified

Honolulu Department of the Medical Examiner, Honolulu Police Department, and FBI Leverage Othram’s Forensic Sequencing Platform to Identify a 2010 Homicide Victim

dnasolves.com

 

[iamshadow21]

Honored that Othram could assist the Honolulu Department of the Medical Examiner, Honolulu Police Department, and FBI in identifying a 2010 homicide victim as William Hans Holling, Jr. of Washington.

After 14 years, Honolulu John Doe (2010) is Identified

Honolulu Department of the Medical Examiner, Honolulu Police Department, and FBI Leverage Othram’s Forensic Sequencing Platform to Identify a 2010 Homicide Victim

dnasolves.com

His Doe thread: HI - HI - Manoa, WhtMale UP11790, 30-55, in shallow grave, 1982 coin, Sep'10

 

[othram]

His Doe thread: HI - HI - Manoa, WhtMale UP11790, 30-55, in shallow grave, 1982 coin, Sep'10

Thank you for posting the thread. There are many more solves coming to Hawaii!

 

[othram]

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Get a stocking stuffer or holiday gift: Othram Store

We are so grateful for your support this year and can't wait for 2025!

 

[othram]

Honored that Othram could assist Saline County Sheriff's Office in identifying a 2021 John Doe as Kenneth Frances Reitchek. This case was partially funded through a DNASolves crowdfund. Thanks to everyone that helped fund this case!

Saline County Doe (2021) is now Identified

Saline County Sheriff’s Office Teams with Othram to Identify a 2021 John Doe

dnasolves.com

 

[iamshadow21]

Honored that Othram could assist Saline County Sheriff's Office in identifying a 2021 John Doe as Kenneth Frances Reitchek. This case was partially funded through a DNASolves crowdfund. Thanks to everyone that helped fund this case!

Saline County Doe (2021) is now Identified

Saline County Sheriff’s Office Teams with Othram to Identify a 2021 John Doe

dnasolves.com

Not finding a Doe thread, but he had a Missing thread: Silver Alert - KS - Kenneth Reitcheck, 69, Salina, 4 Nov 2019 *endangered*

Sleep well, Kenneth.

 

[othram]

Not finding a Doe thread, but he had a Missing thread: Silver Alert - KS - Kenneth Reitcheck, 69, Salina, 4 Nov 2019 *endangered*

Sleep well, Kenneth.

Thank you for sharing the thread.