Othram - General Discussion - #3

[Caring1]

Great question. We are starting with solved cases because the episodes can include law enforcement and family members. We are excited to tell these stories in such a unique way -- from the perspective of the families, friends, and investigators.

We will also do ongoing cases but it is harder to get folks to agree to interview when the case is not solved yet.

Oh yes, I can understand that. I was just wondering. Thank you.

 

[dotr]

July 15 2025 rbbm.

Forensic genealogy and AI poised to transform cold case investigations in Southern Nevada

Science is an essential tool in solving cold cases.Whether it's composite sketches, forensic genealogy or even 3D crime scene mapping, investigative efforts are

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''LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Science is an essential tool in solving cold cases.
Whether it's composite sketches, forensic genealogy, or even 3D crime scene mapping, investigative efforts are evolving.
However, Michael Murphy, who was the Clark County coroner from 2002 to 2015, said it all starts with the initial tests.
"You want fingerprints, DNA, you want dental identification, dental records, and all types of x-rays," he said.''

''According to NamUs, there are more than 15,000 unidentified persons in the United States.
"It's been spoken to on federal levels as the silent pandemic," Murphy said. "It's something that people don't really know about."
Cutting-edge technology is helping make breakthroughs.
Houston-based lab Othram has been using forensic genealogy to identify remains, including cases here in Southern Nevada''.

 

[othram]

First two episodes are up!

America's Crime Lab

True Crime Podcast · Series · Welcome to Othram aka "America's Crime Lab." Each week, we meet weary detectives and family members working an unsolved case that has wrecked a community and seemingly hit a dead end… until, in a last…

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[MelmothTheLost]

@othram - Is there any chance you could take a look at this case, please:

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PA Thread 'PA - Lower Providence, BlkFem 60-75, 402UFPA, Crocheted Slippers, dress, smock, Feb'74'

Jan 25, 2007

http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/402ufpa.html

Unidentified White Female

• The victim was discovered on February 9, 1974 Near Old Baptist Road in Lower Providence Twp, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
• Estimated Date of Death: Mid-December 1973
• Skeletal Remains

Vital Statistics

• Estimated age: 65 - 75 years old
• Approximate Height and Weight: 5'5" - 5'10"...

• anthrobones
• Replies: 97
• Forum: The Unidentified

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[othram]

Yes we will take a look.

 

[othram]

Honored that Othram could support TBI and the Knox County Regional Forensic Center in identifying a 2019 John Doe as John Troutman, born in 1952. Special thanks to U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett for advocating for funding for this and other cases.

Tennessee's Loudon County John Doe (2019) is now Identified

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Knox County Regional Forensic Center, & Loudon County Sheriff’s Office Team with Othram to Identify a 2019 John Doe

dnasolves.com

 

[dotr]

Honored that Othram could support TBI and the Knox County Regional Forensic Center in identifying a 2019 John Doe as John Troutman, born in 1952. Special thanks to U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett for advocating for funding for this and other cases.

Tennessee's Loudon County John Doe (2019) is now Identified

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Knox County Regional Forensic Center, & Loudon County Sheriff’s Office Team with Othram to Identify a 2019 John Doe

dnasolves.com

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TN Thread 'TN - Philadelphia, WhtMale 45-55, UP61281, Skeletal, Found by workers mowing along highway, Aug'19'

Jan 26, 2022

Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP61281

Demographics
Sex Male
Race / Ethnicity White / Caucasian
Possible First Name--
Possible Middle Name--
Possible Last Name--
Nickname/Alias--
Estimated Age Group Adult
Estimated Age Range (Years) 45-55
Estimated Year of Death--
Estimated PMI--
Height 5' 10"-6' 1"(70-73 inches) , Estimated
Weight Cannot Estimate

Circumstances
Type Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found August 20, 2019
NamUs Case Created November 2, 2019
ME/C QA Reviewed--

Location Found
Location Philadelphia, Tennessee
County...

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• Replies: 14
• Forum: The Unidentified

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[othram]

After more than two years, Othram is proud to share its involvement in assisting Idaho State Police Forensic Services & Moscow PD in identifying the person responsible for the murders of four University of Idaho students: 20-year-old Ethan Chapin, 21-year-old Kaylee Goncalves, 20-year-old Xana Kernodle, and 21-year-old Madison Mogen. This case was an early example of being able to work current cases, real-time.

The suspect in the murders of 4 Idaho students is convicted.

Idaho State Police Forensic Services, Moscow Police Department, and FBI Team with Othram to Identify the Suspect in a 2022 Quadruple Homicide

dnasolves.com

 

[othram]

Second case for today!

Honored that Othram could assist the Shasta County Sheriff's Office in identifying the suspect in the 1984 homicide of a young man and the sex assault of his female friend. Remarkably, the suspect is alive and has been arrested. This case was funded by Project 525.

After 40 years, a 1984 Murder & Rape Suspect is Identified

Shasta County Sheriff's Office Teams with Othram to Identify the Suspect in a 1984 Murder and Sex Assault

dnasolves.com

 

[dotr]

Second case for today!

Honored that Othram could assist the Shasta County Sheriff's Office in identifying the suspect in the 1984 homicide of a young man and the sex assault of his female friend. Remarkably, the suspect is alive and has been arrested. This case was funded by Project 525.

After 40 years, a 1984 Murder & Rape Suspect is Identified

Shasta County Sheriff's Office Teams with Othram to Identify the Suspect in a 1984 Murder and Sex Assault

dnasolves.com

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CA Thread 'CA- Terrance "Terry" Arndt, 18, fatally shot & girlfriend SA, sitting in parked car, 14 Dec; 1984, Shasta, DNA- Roger Neil Schmid, 64, 2025, *Arrest*'

Jul 23, 2025

After 40 years, a 1984 Murder & Rape Suspect is Identified

Shasta County Sheriff's Office Teams with Othram to Identify the Suspect in a 1984 Murder and Sex Assault

dnasolves.com

''On December 14, 1984, two teenagers were parked near their high school where a crowd had gathered for an annual basketball tournament in the small northern California town of Burney, which is located in Shasta County. An unfamiliar car with an unknown driver parked directly behind the couple on Mountain View Road. An unknown man exited the car and approached the teenagers. The man shot and killed one of the teens, who was later identified as 18-year-old Terrance "Terry" Arndt. Terry's teenage female friend was ordered to...

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[othram]

Honored that Othram could assist the Will County Coroner’s Office in identifying a 1968 homicide victim as 33-year-old Martha Bassett. Martha was a member of the Native American community from Wapato, in Yakima County, Washington.

After 56 Years, Will County Jane Doe (1968) is Identified

Will County Coroner’s Office Teams with Othram to Identify a 1968 Homicide Victim

dnasolves.com

 

[dotr]

Honored that Othram could assist the Will County Coroner’s Office in identifying a 1968 homicide victim as 33-year-old Martha Bassett. Martha was a member of the Native American community from Wapato, in Yakima County, Washington.

After 56 Years, Will County Jane Doe (1968) is Identified

Will County Coroner’s Office Teams with Othram to Identify a 1968 Homicide Victim

dnasolves.com

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IL Post in thread 'IL - Will Co., MixedFem UP5211, 20-30, found near I-55, strangled, Sep'68'

May 24, 2024

Not much new info here:

Chicago Tribune, October 2, 1968, pg 64:

"a body of a woman between 25 and 35 years old....was found along Interstate 55, 15 miles southwest of Joliet. The woman had been killed by a head wound."

Yes. At least she made the paper - page 64. And was it a head wound, or strangulation?

I wonder if she might have been a victim of John Norman Collins of Ypsilanti, Michigan. He was active at that time - perhaps on a road trip?

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[othram]

What a week! Here is another solved case!

Honored that Othram could assist the Essex County District Attorney's Office in identifying a 1992 John Doe as Anthony Rea. An investigation into his death continues. #dnasolves

After Decades, Essex County John Doe (1992) is Identified

Essex County District Attorney's Office Teams with Othram to Identify a 1992 John Doe

dnasolves.com

 

[dotr]

What a week! Here is another solved case!

Honored that Othram could assist the Essex County District Attorney's Office in identifying a 1992 John Doe as Anthony Rea. An investigation into his death continues. #dnasolves

After Decades, Essex County John Doe (1992) is Identified

Essex County District Attorney's Office Teams with Othram to Identify a 1992 John Doe

dnasolves.com

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MA Thread 'MA - Newburyport, WhtMale 11-17, UP11797, severely impacted molar, clothes, Nov'92'

Mar 8, 2008

Sorry if this was already posted but I just feel like someone is missing this boy. I found it on the doe network

The Doe Network:
Case File 1070UMMA

Reconstructions of Victim by Mary Manheim
Unidentified White Male

• The victim was discovered on November 28, 1992 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts
• Estimated Date of Death...

• AmandaBrown23
• Replies: 180
• Forum: The Unidentified

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[nhmemorymaker]

Second case for today!

Honored that Othram could assist the Shasta County Sheriff's Office in identifying the suspect in the 1984 homicide of a young man and the sex assault of his female friend. Remarkably, the suspect is alive and has been arrested. This case was funded by Project 525.

After 40 years, a 1984 Murder & Rape Suspect is Identified

Shasta County Sheriff's Office Teams with Othram to Identify the Suspect in a 1984 Murder and Sex Assault

dnasolves.com

Well I guess this is good. To finally catch this despicable creature.
He is obviously in poor health, and now the State will take care of him.

Suspect arrested in 1984 cold case murder and rape investigation

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a 1984 cold case involving the murder of 18-year-old Terrance Arndt and the sexual assault of a female victim in

krcrtv.com

 

[othram]

Honored that Othram could assist the Alameda County Sheriff-Coroner & California DOJ in identifying a 2008 John Doe as 21-year-old Esteban Pablo.

After 16 Years, Alameda County John Doe (2008) is Identified

Alameda County Sheriff-Coroner & California DOJ Team with Othram to Identify a 2008 John Doe

dnasolves.com

 

[iamshadow21]

Honored that Othram could assist the Alameda County Sheriff-Coroner & California DOJ in identifying a 2008 John Doe as 21-year-old Esteban Pablo.

After 16 Years, Alameda County John Doe (2008) is Identified

Alameda County Sheriff-Coroner & California DOJ Team with Othram to Identify a 2008 John Doe

dnasolves.com

His Doe thread: CA - CA - Alameda County, Male, UP16544, 16 - 60, found in Alameda Marina, Sep'08

 

[othram]

Honored that Othram could assist the Yavapai County Office of the Medical Examiner in identifying a 2015 John Doe as Michael Wayne Mest.

After a decade, Yavapai County John Doe (2015) is Identified

Yavapai County Office of the Medical Examiner Teams With Othram to Identify a 2015 John Doe

dnasolves.com

 

[dotr]

Honored that Othram could assist the Yavapai County Office of the Medical Examiner in identifying a 2015 John Doe as Michael Wayne Mest.

After a decade, Yavapai County John Doe (2015) is Identified

Yavapai County Office of the Medical Examiner Teams With Othram to Identify a 2015 John Doe

dnasolves.com

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AZ Post in thread 'AZ - Camp Verde, UnkMale UP52930, 40-70, under tree by Verde River, Merrell boots, gator belt May'15'

Jan 21, 2021

Reconstruction by Stephen Missal:

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[othram]

Othram has had a long-standing relationship with the Michigan State Police and we are grateful to be able to share that we assisted in what MSP is saying is the oldest unsolved Michigan sex assault case resolved through forensic genetic genealogy.

A 1986 Michigan Sexual Assault Suspect is Identified

Michigan State Police Teams with Othram to Identify a 1986 Sexual Assault Suspect

dnasolves.com