Othram - General Discussion - #3

[iamshadow21]

Othram previously assisted the Orange County Sheriff's Department & FBI in identifying a 1983 homicide victim as Maritza Glean Grimmett. Investigators have now named her ex-husband and his current wife as persons of interest in her death.

Lake Forest Jane Doe (1983) is now Identified

Orange County Sheriff's Department & FBI Leverage Othram’s Forensic Sequencing Platform to Identify a 1983 Homicide Victim

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Maritza's Doe thread: Identified! - CA - El Toro, Orange Co, BlkFem 18-25, UP7655, gold cap on tooth, clothes, hair curlers, Apr'83 Maritza Glean Grimmett

 

[othram]

For last 2 years we have offered rush service that enables us to build forensic DNA profiles in days instead of weeks or months like other vendors.

Now we are launching our "remains to relatives" service which produces a profile and genetic matches, in 24 hours! We expect to cut this to 8 hours by next year. The world of criminal justice and forensics is about to look very different.

 

[ZaZara]

Hi Othram, i saw your post on X / Twitter

The Othram edition of "What did you do last week?"

and i'm still chuckling. Yours is a very high standard to beat indeed.....

 

[othram]

Hi Othram, i saw your post on X / Twitter



and i'm still chuckling. Yours is a very high standard to beat indeed.....

We depend on funding from the government and sometimes directly from the public (when we crowdfund) so it's super important that we can report impact from those dollars!

Outcomes over effort.

 

[othram]

Honored that Othram could assist the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in identifying the suspect in the 1997 murder of Stephen Edenfield. The suspect was arrested yesterday and has been linked to another crime since this murder.

After 28 years, Stephen Edenfield's Killer is Identified

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Teams with Othram to Identify the Suspect in the 1997 Murder of Stephen Edenfield

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[dotr]

Honored that Othram could assist the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in identifying the suspect in the 1997 murder of Stephen Edenfield. The suspect was arrested yesterday and has been linked to another crime since this murder.

After 28 years, Stephen Edenfield's Killer is Identified

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Teams with Othram to Identify the Suspect in the 1997 Murder of Stephen Edenfield

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FL Thread 'FL- Stephen Edenfield, 41, fatally stabbed @ home, possibly after date w. 'Carlos', his solid gold ID bracelet stolen, Tampa, 1997, *New initiative*'

Apr 16, 2024

Author: Parisa Akbarpour April 16, 2024 rbbm

Detectives ask for public's help in solving decades-old cold case

41-year-old Stephen Edenfield was murdered in his Tampa apartment in 1997. Investigators say his killer took a custom-made bracelet, and they want to track it down.

www.wtsp.com

''41-year-old Stephen Edenfield was murdered in his Tampa apartment in 1997. Investigators say his killer took a custom-made bracelet, and they want to track it down.''

''In a renewed effort to solicit tips from the community, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office posted photos of Stephen Edenfield, who was stabbed to death in his apartment at 41 years old in 1997. The agency...

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• Forum: Cold Cases

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[othram]

Second case today!

Honored that Othram could assist the Weatherford Police Department and Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office in identifying a 1998 Jane Doe as Nellie Gillespie.

After 25 years, Weatherford Jane Doe (1998) is identified

Weatherford Police Department and Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office Team With Othram to Identify a 1998 Jane Doe

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[HopeRains]

Second case today!

Honored that Othram could assist the Weatherford Police Department and Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office in identifying a 1998 Jane Doe as Nellie Gillespie.

After 25 years, Weatherford Jane Doe (1998) is identified

Weatherford Police Department and Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office Team With Othram to Identify a 1998 Jane Doe

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I have been looking for her for a very long time and was just in Weatherford this past summer where I inquired on the case. I am SO glad this has happened - thank you so much <3

 

[dotr]

Second case today!

Honored that Othram could assist the Weatherford Police Department and Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office in identifying a 1998 Jane Doe as Nellie Gillespie.

After 25 years, Weatherford Jane Doe (1998) is identified

Weatherford Police Department and Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office Team With Othram to Identify a 1998 Jane Doe

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Identified! Post in thread 'TX - Weatherford, near I-20, WhtFem 35-55, 227UFTX, wig & glasses in purse, Sz 7 shoes, Oct'98 - Nellie Faye Gillespie'

Feb 25, 2025

She was indeed Nellie Gillespie! Another @othram success!

https://weatherfordtx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/23773/Cold-Case-News-Release?fbclid=IwY2xjawIqPUpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHRdNYItN03cAaIj5kDjXB8axFnmX6oPtA0adoPJ2hTJ_AE8Qes06uDT4ZQ_aem_XT2MDDoVup32sUqptVYWzA

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[othram]

I have been looking for her for a very long time and was just in Weatherford this past summer where I inquired on the case. I am SO glad this has happened - thank you so much <3

Our pleasure. Lots more answers for lots more families, coming soon!

 

[iamshadow21]

Second case today!

Honored that Othram could assist the Weatherford Police Department and Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office in identifying a 1998 Jane Doe as Nellie Gillespie.

After 25 years, Weatherford Jane Doe (1998) is identified

Weatherford Police Department and Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office Team With Othram to Identify a 1998 Jane Doe

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Here's Nellie's missing thread: Found Deceased - MS - Nellie Faye Gillespie, 61, Jackson, 15 August 1998

 

[othram]

Honored that Othram could assist the Jefferson County Medical Examiner's Office in identifying a 2002 John Doe as Darrell Moneyham. We are grateful to RTI, NamUs, and the NIJ for funding the casework.

Jefferson County John Doe (2002) is now Identified

Jefferson County Medical Examiner's Office Teams With Othram To Identify a 2002 John Doe

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[imstilla.grandma]

In 2023, authorities submitted a sample to Othram, Inc. for Forensic-Grade Genome Sequencing.

Othram developed a comprehensive DNA profile of a male of primarily African origin, Yates said.

Othram also provided the Jefferson County Coroner/Medical Examiner’s Office a report produced by their forensic genetic genealogy team containing leads as to multiple persons spread across the country who were genetically related to remains.

Othram developed the leads by searching genetic genealogy databases for people who share DNA with the victim

Missing man found murdered outside Birmingham hospital in 2002 identified using new genetic tool

For more than two decades, the identity of the man – who had been shot in the head - has been a mystery.

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[HmmMysterious]

Honored that Othram could assist the Jefferson County Medical Examiner's Office in identifying a 2002 John Doe as Darrell Moneyham. We are grateful to RTI, NamUs, and the NIJ for funding the casework.

Jefferson County John Doe (2002) is now Identified

Jefferson County Medical Examiner's Office Teams With Othram To Identify a 2002 John Doe

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Darell's missing person thread: AL - AL - Darrell Moneyham, 38, Birmingham, 6 July 1999

Thread for Darell's remains: AL - AL - Birmingham, WhtMale, 20-50, UP14467, skeletal, off alley by Carraway Methodist Med Ctr, Mar'02

 

[othram]

Honored that Othram could assist the Plumas County Sheriff's Office and FBI in identifying a 1998 homicide victim as Paul Davis. We are grateful to RTI, NamUs, and the NIJ for funding the case.

After 35 years, Plumas County John Doe (1985) is Identified

Plumas County Sheriff's Office and FBI Leverage Othram’s Forensic Sequencing Platform to Identify a 1988 Homicide Victim

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[BrownBear]

Honored that Othram could assist the Plumas County Sheriff's Office and FBI in identifying a 1998 homicide victim as Paul Davis. We are grateful to RTI, NamUs, and the NIJ for funding the case.

After 35 years, Plumas County John Doe (1985) is Identified

Plumas County Sheriff's Office and FBI Leverage Othram’s Forensic Sequencing Platform to Identify a 1988 Homicide Victim

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CA Thread 'CA - Quincy, MultiMale, 40-60, UP88456, JC Penny undershorts, stocky build, bullet wound in skull, April'88'

Oct 17, 2023

NAMUS UP88456
Unidentified Male
Location Found: Quincy, Plumas County, California
Date Found: April 21, 1988

Race: Multiple (Hispanic / Latino, American Indian / Alaska Native), poss. Caucasian (newspapers)
PMI: Unknown, ~4 years (newspapers)
Estimated year of Death: Unknown, possibly 1985-1986 (newspapers)
Estimated Age: 40-60 years, possibly 35-45 years (newspapers)
Height: 5' 5"-6' 1"(65-73 inches) , Estimated
Weight: Cannot estimate, described as “Stocky”
Hair: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown...

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• Forum: The Unidentified

 

[Tricia]

Honored that Othram could assist the Plumas County Sheriff's Office and FBI in identifying a 1998 homicide victim as Paul Davis. We are grateful to RTI, NamUs, and the NIJ for funding the case.

After 35 years, Plumas County John Doe (1985) is Identified

Plumas County Sheriff's Office and FBI Leverage Othram’s Forensic Sequencing Platform to Identify a 1988 Homicide Victim

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This is fantastic!!! You all are truly an amazing group!

 

[othram]

We’ve been working hard behind the scenes on the Othram mobile app, now available for iOS and Android! Browse hundreds of solved cases, get real-time notifications when new cases are solved, and try our "latest case" widget. Download the app, try it out, and let us know what you think! Your feedback is appreciated!

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[Melt71]

@othram brilliant job! I like that you post here. I had to stop getting updates from your FB page, it morphed into a location where people post every single case in existence, including those being worked by other companies. Sadly this means Othram solves and fundraisers get pushed down the feed very quickly.

 

[snarast]

For last 2 years we have offered rush service that enables us to build forensic DNA profiles in days instead of weeks or months like other vendors.

Now we are launching our "remains to relatives" service which produces a profile and genetic matches, in 24 hours! We expect to cut this to 8 hours by next year. The world of criminal justice and forensics is about to look very different.

Awesome only begins to describe it. This is such great work!