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One more before the weekend!!

Honored that Othram could assist Volusia County Sheriff’s Office and FDLE in identifying a 2007 John Doe as Robert Martin. This work was funded through FDLE's MUHR grant.

Volusia County John Doe (2007) is now Identified

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Team with Othram to Identify a 2007 John Doe

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[dotr]

One more before the weekend!!

Honored that Othram could assist Volusia County Sheriff’s Office and FDLE in identifying a 2007 John Doe as Robert Martin. This work was funded through FDLE's MUHR grant.

Volusia County John Doe (2007) is now Identified

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Team with Othram to Identify a 2007 John Doe

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FL Thread 'FL- Washed along New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County John Doe, #UP1521, mandible, 24 Sep; 2007, DNA- Robert Martin, 2025.'

Jun 6, 2025

Volusia County John Doe (2007) is now Identified

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Team with Othram to Identify a 2007 John Doe

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''On September 24, 2007, human remains were discovered washed ashore along the beach in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Authorities responded to the Volusia County beach and collected a human mandible. An initial investigation concluded that the mandible likely belonged to an adult male whose identity could not be determined. Investigators detected that the remains were subjected to trauma leading them to suspect that the man’s death may have been due to homicide. The case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons...

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[The4TierBridge]

One more before the weekend!!

Honored that Othram could assist Volusia County Sheriff’s Office and FDLE in identifying a 2007 John Doe as Robert Martin. This work was funded through FDLE's MUHR grant.

Volusia County John Doe (2007) is now Identified

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Team with Othram to Identify a 2007 John Doe

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The NamUs description for this John Doe included details about how the remains showed signs of being intentionally decapitated using a saw. Have investigators said what they think those markings are now that it has been determined he accidentally drowned?

 

[othram]

The NamUs description for this John Doe included details about how the remains showed signs of being intentionally decapitated using a saw. Have investigators said what they think those markings are now that it has been determined he accidentally drowned?

Possible postmortem damage?

 

[iamshadow21]

Possible postmortem damage?

Ships and boats can be brutal on bodies in the water.

 

[othram]

Gear up for justice!

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Combine your love of crime-fighting with gift-giving and show your support for Othram's mission.

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Honored that Othram could assist the Pennsylvania State Police in identifying a 1979 Jane Doe as 23‑year‑old Ohio native Doris Joanne Girtz. An investigation into her death continues.

The "Girl with the Turquoise Jewelry" is Now Identified

Pennsylvania State Police and Perry County District Attorney's Office Team with Othram to Identify a 1979 Jane Doe

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Honored that Othram could assist the Pennsylvania State Police in identifying a 1979 Jane Doe as 23‑year‑old Ohio native Doris Joanne Girtz. An investigation into her death continues.

The "Girl with the Turquoise Jewelry" is Now Identified

Pennsylvania State Police and Perry County District Attorney's Office Team with Othram to Identify a 1979 Jane Doe

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Identified! Post in thread 'PA - Perry Co, Rte 322, WhtFem 15-38, 11UFPA, UP5166. turquoise jewelry, clothes, Jun'79 Doris Joanne Girtz'

Jun 20, 2025

Honored that Othram could assist the Pennsylvania State Police in identifying a 1979 Jane Doe as 23‑year‑old Ohio native Doris Joanne Girtz. An investigation into her death
continues.

The "Girl with the Turquoise Jewelry" is Now Identified

Pennsylvania State Police and Perry County District Attorney's Office Team with Othram to Identify a 1979 Jane Doe

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[othram]

For all the genetic genealogists out there:

We just launched a new feature in Othram Maps called GLIMPSE, an AI-powered assistant that helps you get more from your family tree. GLIMPSE can add new details to people in your tree that might be missing from your GEDCOM, help verify the accuracy of the information you already have, and suggest potential relatives you might not have considered. It’s not a magic solution, but it is a powerful tool for surfacing leads and refining your research. To try it out, upload a GEDCOM to Othram Maps, select a person, and click the “GLIMPSE” button on their details page. We’d love to hear what you think. Your feedback will help us continue improving.

Othram Maps

Othram Maps provides powerful tools for genealogy exploration, relationship visualization, and family tree analysis.

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Honored Othram could assist the Plymouth Township Police Department in identifying a 1997 John Doe as Benjamin Harrison Fountain, born in 1926.

After 28 years, Wayne County John Doe (1997) is Identified

Plymouth Township Police Department Teams with Othram to Identify a 1997 Homicide Victim

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Honored Othram could assist the Plymouth Township Police Department in identifying a 1997 John Doe as Benjamin Harrison Fountain, born in 1926.

After 28 years, Wayne County John Doe (1997) is Identified

Plymouth Township Police Department Teams with Othram to Identify a 1997 Homicide Victim

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His WS thread:

MI Thread 'MI - Plymouth, Haggerty Rd, WhtMale 35-80, UP11420, pin in Rt arm, ring, lighter, clothes, May '97'

Jun 13, 2020

Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP11420
Male, White / Caucasian
Date Body Found May 10, 1997
Location Found Plymouth, Michigan (Wayne County)
Estimated Age Range 50-80 Years (News reports go as low as 35-50)

Height 5' 8"(68 inches) , Estimated
Weight Cannot Estimate

Circumstances of Recovery
Skeletal remains were found by a survey crew in a field off Haggerty Road.

Details of Recovery
Inventory of Remains - All parts recovered
Condition of Remains Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton

Physical Description
Hair Color Brown
Head Hair Description Dark brown, fine texture-not...

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Honored that Othram could assist the Yavapai County Medical Examiner in identifying a 2005 John Doe as Darrin Allen Morgan, born on December 24, 1973.

After 20 years, Yavapai County John Doe (2005) is Identified

Yavapai County Offices of the Medical Examiner & Sheriff Team with Othram to Identify a 2005 John Doe

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[iamshadow21]

Honored that Othram could assist the Yavapai County Medical Examiner in identifying a 2005 John Doe as Darrin Allen Morgan, born on December 24, 1973.

After 20 years, Yavapai County John Doe (2005) is Identified

Yavapai County Offices of the Medical Examiner & Sheriff Team with Othram to Identify a 2005 John Doe

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His Doe thread: AZ - AZ- Ash Fork. WhtMale, Teen/YA, UP95329, hit by train, toiletries, CD player, receipt from New Mexico. Sept 2005.

 

[othram]

Honored that Othram could assist the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office in identifying a 1987 John Doe as Shirlee Lewis Henkel, born in 1942.

After 37 years, Tarrant County John Doe (1987) is Identified

Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office Teams with Othram To Identify a 1987 John Doe

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Busy week!

 

[dotr]

Honored that Othram could assist the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office in identifying a 1987 John Doe as Shirlee Lewis Henkel, born in 1942.

After 37 years, Tarrant County John Doe (1987) is Identified

Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office Teams with Othram To Identify a 1987 John Doe

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Busy week!

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TX Post in thread 'TX - Fort Worth, WhtMale 25-40, 1154UMTX, winged #1 ring, laundry mark-"L.P. Brennan 50118", Oct'87'

Thursday at 2:25 PM

After 37 years, Tarrant County John Doe (1987) is Identified

Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office Teams with Othram To Identify a 1987 John Doe

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''In October of 1987, the remains of an unknown individual were found in Fort Worth, Texas, a city in Tarrant County. Prior to his death, the man had been living in a night shelter, using a fake name to obtain food and medical treatment. He was 6'1" and was about 150 pounds. Investigators estimated that the man, who had died five days prior to his body being found, and was between 25 to 40 years old. He was found with a watch and a distinctive ring, but officials could not identify him.

Officials launched an...

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[othram]

Honored Othram could assist the West Tennessee Regional Forensic Center in identifying a 2022 Baby Doe. This case was funded through Othram’s Project 525 initiative. The names of the infant and her parents are not being released at this time.

Tennessee's Shelby County Baby Doe (2022) is Identified

West Tennessee Regional Forensic Center Teams with Othram to Identify a 2022 Shelby County Baby Doe

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Honored that Othram could assist Pueblo County Sheriff's Office and CBI in identifying a 2000 John Doe as Marvin Major, originally from Oklahoma.

After 25 years, Pueblo John Doe (2000) is now Identified

Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office and Colorado Bureau of Investigation Team with Othram to Identify a 2000 John Doe

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[dotr]

Honored that Othram could assist Pueblo County Sheriff's Office and CBI in identifying a 2000 John Doe as Marvin Major, originally from Oklahoma.

After 25 years, Pueblo John Doe (2000) is now Identified

Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office and Colorado Bureau of Investigation Team with Othram to Identify a 2000 John Doe

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CO Post in thread 'CO - Pueblo County, BlkMal, approx 50 years old, transient from Albuquerque October 2000'

Thursday at 8:53 PM

He has a gravestone in a cemetery in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, that says he died on January 29, 1999. I guess he was legally declared dead at some point? Marvin Eric Majors (1963-1999) - Find a Grave...

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[youngsleuth95]

Here are some interesting cases that I can offer:

CA - CA - Helendale, Fem UP906, 15-22, in desert, missing toes, Sep'02

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

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

www.namus.gov

A young girl found in Helendale in 2002 with braces and possible surgery or deformity on her left foot.

CA - CA- Santa Monica, WhtMale, 18-26, UP4326, jumped from building, suicide note, morgue photo.

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

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

www.namus.gov

Man who committed suicide by jumping from a building in 1981 and had handwritten notes in his pocket.

SC - SC - Charleston Co, WhtFem 15-20, UP9998, Skeletal of unknown origin, July 1973

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

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

www.namus.gov

A teenage girl found in the body of an anthropologist in 1992, in Charleston County. Although it is assumed that the girl was found in July 1973 in Charleston County, or earlier.