Othram - General Discussion - #3

[Aurora90]

I wanted to comment on something that I noticed. Tennessee has been on a roll when it comes to closing their unidentified persons cases. Kox County in particular has made significant advances regarding their unidentified case files.

In the fall of 2023 and spring of 2024 Knox County Regional Forensic Centre posted that they were awaiting funding from a grant to have all their unidentified remains submitted to Othram for FGG testing. It looks like they received funding because ever since that last announcement the identifications have been rolling in.
Knox County John Doe (1993) - Identified in Apr' 2024
Knox County John Doe (2003) - Identified in Aug 2024
Knox County John Doe (2021) - Identified in Sept' 2024
Knox County John Doe (2002) - Identified in Oct 2024

They have 15 unidentified cases left and all of them have been recently updated. I imagine all of them will be identified in the near future. Way to go @othram!

Question: will this make Knox County the first county ever to identify all their older unidentified cases?

I look forward to a future where all cases are recent/in progress and all older John/Jane Does can finally come home! (With the exceptions of those unfortunate cases where there is no dna/no record of burial location/etc where identification is essentially impossible)

 

[Aurora90]

Previously Othram assisted the Alberta RCMP & Calgary Police Service in identifying the suspect in the 1976 murder of 16-year-old Pauline Brazeau. Last week the suspect pled guilty.

After 47 years, Pauline Breazeau’s Killer is Identified

The Alberta RCMP Leverages Othram's Genetic Testing Platform to Solve the 1976 Murder of Pauline Brazeau

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@othram If I may, another Calgary case I would like to suggest would be the unidentified man known as "Golo"

Man buried under false name in Calgary: Police appeal for help to find real identity of man known as 'Golo'

Canada's Missing | Case details

www.services.rcmp-grc.gc.ca

 

[othram]

@othram If I may, another Calgary case I would like to suggest would be the unidentified man known as of "Golo"

Man buried under false name in Calgary: Police appeal for help to find real identity of man known as 'Golo'

Canada's Missing | Case details

www.services.rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Thank you! We will take a look.

 

[othram]

I wanted to comment on something that I noticed. Tennessee has been on a roll when it comes to closing their unidentified persons cases. Kox County in particular has made significant advances regarding their unidentified case files.

In the fall of 2023 and spring of 2024 Knox County Regional Forensic Centre posted that they were awaiting funding from a grant to have all their unidentified remains submitted to Othram for FGG testing. It looks like they received funding because ever since that last announcement the identifications have been rolling in.
Knox County John Doe (1993) - Identified in Apr' 2024
Knox County John Doe (2003) - Identified in Aug 2024
Knox County John Doe (2021) - Identified in Sept' 2024
Knox County John Doe (2002) - Identified in Oct 2024

They have 15 unidentified cases left and all of them have been recently updated. I expect all of them to be identified in the near future. Way to go @othram!

Question: will this make Knox County the first county ever to identify all their older unidentified cases?

I look forward to a future where all cases are recent/in progress and all older unidentified cases are solved! (With the exceptions of those unfortunate cases where there is no dna/no record of burial location/etc where identification is essentially impossible)

We have been saying it for years -- agencies WANT to solve cases and the technology WORKS -- what we need now is federal and state leadership to prioritize and fund the work.

In the meantime, we do the best we can to crowdfund cases at Help Families Get the Answers They Deserve.

 

[othram]

Here is a mystery that anyone can help us solve:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1901399288015356052

 

[dotr]

Here is a mystery that anyone can help us solve:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1901399288015356052

MS Thread 'MS - Canton, Man dead in burnt car owned by city councilman who was later determined to have faked own death, charged w manslaughter of UID - May 1983'

Mar 6, 2025

Who is Canton John Doe (1983)?

Madison County Coroner’s Office and Rankin County Coroner’s Office Team with Othram to Identify a 1983 Homicide Victim

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On May 14, 1983, a burned-out vehicle was discovered in Canton, Mississippi, with the charred remains of an unidentified man inside. Initially, authorities believed the remains belonged to the car’s owner, Edward L. Cates, a former Jackson city commissioner. However, in a shocking twist, Cates was found alive in Georgia the following year.

Investigators determined that Cates had faked his own death in an attempt to escape mounting financial troubles. He was later charged with capital murder for the death of the...

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[othram]

Honored that Othram could assist Prince George's County PD and the FBI in identifying the suspect in the 1979 murder of Kathryn Donohue. The suspect has been arrested.

After 46 years, Kathryn Donohue's Killer is Identified

Prince George's County Police Department and FBI Team with Othram to Identify Suspect in 1979 Murder

dnasolves.com

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Woman's 1979 cold case rape, murder solved with genetic genealogy; 82-year-old suspect arrested

A man has been arrested in a woman's 1979 cold case murder after investigators used genetic genealogy to zero in on his identity, police in Maryland announced.

abcnews.go.com

 

[iamshadow21]

Honored that Othram could assist Prince George's County PD and the FBI in identifying the suspect in the 1979 murder of Kathryn Donohue. The suspect has been arrested.

After 46 years, Kathryn Donohue's Killer is Identified

Prince George's County Police Department and FBI Team with Othram to Identify Suspect in 1979 Murder

dnasolves.com

Don't see an existing thread for Kathryn.

 

[dotr]

Don't see an existing thread for Kathryn.

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Thread 'N.C.- Kathryn Donohue, 31, discovered murdered, PINEHURST, 6 Sep,'79, DNA- suspect, Rodger Zodas Brown, 80's, *pending extradition to VA.* 2025.'

Mar 18, 2025

After 46 years, Kathryn Donohue's Killer is Identified

Prince George's County Police Department and FBI Team with Othram to Identify Suspect in 1979 Murder

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''On the evening of September 6, 1979, Kathryn Donohue was discovered murdered in her home. Law enforcement launched an immediate investigation and detectives collected forensic evidence from the crime scene, interviewed potential witnesses, and explored multiple leads. However, despite their efforts, the case grew cold due to the limitations of forensic technology at the time. Traditional DNA testing methods available in previous decades were unable to yield a viable suspect, leaving the case unsolved and Donohue’s family...

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[RyGuy611]

Honored that Othram could assist Prince George's County PD and the FBI in identifying the suspect in the 1979 murder of Kathryn Donohue. The suspect has been arrested.

After 46 years, Kathryn Donohue's Killer is Identified

Prince George's County Police Department and FBI Team with Othram to Identify Suspect in 1979 Murder

dnasolves.com

Nice to see another case from Maryland. I'd love to see more cases from Maryland taken up by Othram.

 

[othram]

Nice to see another case from Maryland. I'd love to see more cases from Maryland taken up by Othram.

We are working on it!

 

[othram]

Honored that Othram could assist the Marin County Sheriff-Coroner & California DOJ to identify a 1966 Jane Doe as Dorothy Jean Vaillancourt. This case was funded through the Roads to Justice program.

Marin County Jane Doe (1966) is now identified

Marin County Sheriff-Coroner & California DOJ Team with Othram to Identify a 1966 Jane Doe

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[ZaZara]

Honored that Othram could assist the Marin County Sheriff-Coroner & California DOJ to identify a 1966 Jane Doe as Dorothy Jean Vaillancourt. This case was funded through the Roads to Justice program.

Marin County Jane Doe (1966) is now identified

Marin County Sheriff-Coroner & California DOJ Team with Othram to Identify a 1966 Jane Doe

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WS-thread:

CA - Tiburon- off Paradise Dr, WhtFem 45-60, Red Dress, White coat UP12018 Dec '66

never reported missing, according to info on the thread.

 

[musicaljoke]

Honored that Othram could assist Prince George's County PD and the FBI in identifying the suspect in the 1979 murder of Kathryn Donohue. The suspect has been arrested.

After 46 years, Kathryn Donohue's Killer is Identified

Prince George's County Police Department and FBI Team with Othram to Identify Suspect in 1979 Murder

dnasolves.com

This is just.so.amazing! Who could ever have imagined it could be possible. May justice flow, and may Kathryn rest in peace.

 

[othram]

This is just.so.amazing! Who could ever have imagined it could be possible. May justice flow, and may Kathryn rest in peace.

Emptying NamUs, one case at a time.

 

[othram]

Honored that Othram could assist the Bureau of Indian Affairs Missing and Murdered Unit & Stillwater Police Department in identifying the suspect in the murder of 17-year-old Teedeenae “Jackson” Yearby from Oklahoma. The suspect has been arrested.

Suspect in the 2023 Murder of Teedeenae Yearby is Identified

Bureau of Indian Affairs Missing and Murdered Unit & Stillwater Police Department Team with Othram to Solve a 2023 Homicide

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[DS2021]

Honored that Othram could assist the Bureau of Indian Affairs Missing and Murdered Unit & Stillwater Police Department in identifying the suspect in the murder of 17-year-old Teedeenae “Jackson” Yearby from Oklahoma. The suspect has been arrested.

Suspect in the 2023 Murder of Teedeenae Yearby is Identified

Bureau of Indian Affairs Missing and Murdered Unit & Stillwater Police Department Team with Othram to Solve a 2023 Homicide

dnasolves.com

Found Deceased Thread 'Teedeenae "Jackson" Yearby, 17, Last Seen 1/26/2023, Stillwater'

May 10, 2023

Teedeenae "Jackson" Yearby has not been seen or replied to any contact since January 26, 2023, in Stillwater, OK. He's a 17-year-old member of the Seminole, Muscogee Creek, and Choctaw Nations and has has black hair, dark brown eyes, is 5'8" tall, and weighs 160 pounds. He also has a tattoo of a cross on his middle finger, on both wrists, knuckle and a floral design on his forearm.

Law enforcement searching for 17-year-old missing since January

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[othram]

Fun fact for TBT:

Othram and one of its cases was the inspiration for the 500th episode of Law & Order:SVU. It's a great episode. Check it out!

 

[Caring1]

Othram - Just bringing this case to your attention. I don’t find it on WS or anything about it. Hopefully, authorities kept some evidence. (Head not recovered)

NamUs UP5858. SF, CA Female 1979, found on the beach.

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov