Othram - General Discussion - #3

[othram]

Genomics and forensics are converging, creating amazing and powerful new tools for criminal justice. Challenges already solved in genomics now translate directly to forensics, making this the perfect time for genomics experts to explore careers in justice and public safety. The Othram research team writes about this trend in our latest research paper.

Genomics will forever reshape forensic science and criminal justice

 

[friendlysleuther]

Genomics and forensics are converging, creating amazing and powerful new tools for criminal justice. Challenges already solved in genomics now translate directly to forensics, making this the perfect time for genomics experts to explore careers in justice and public safety. The Othram research team writes about this trend in our latest research paper.

Genomics will forever reshape forensic science and criminal justice

Sorry if off-topic. Is there a way to volunteer with Othram or be a non-paid intern?

 

[othram]

Sorry if off-topic. Is there a way to volunteer with Othram or be a non-paid intern?

No problem. A lot of people have accessed about this and we are trying to create more opportunities and we want them to be paid opportunities ideally.

We will post opportunities as they become available but you can always reach out to [email protected] and submit your interests and ideas and we keep all this for when opportunities arise.

 

[othram]

Honored that Othram could assist the Jackson County Medical Examiner's Office in identifying a 1998 John Doe as Mario Delapaz, born in 1962.

After 27 years, Kansas City John Doe (1998) is Identified

 

[othram]

Honored that Othram could assist the Jackson County Medical Examiner's Office in identifying 2021 John Doe as Thomas Lee Baird, born in 1962.

Kansas City John Doe (2021) is Now Identified

 

[iamshadow21]

Honored that Othram could assist the Jackson County Medical Examiner's Office in identifying a 1998 John Doe as Mario Delapaz, born in 1962.

After 27 years, Kansas City John Doe (1998) is Identified

Mario's Doe thread: MO - MO - Kansas City, 215 E. Harlem Rd, WhtMale 30-50, UP3122, skull & bones in pit @ sewer collection site, Rt ankle prior fract or infection, Jul'98

 

[iamshadow21]

Honored that Othram could assist the Jackson County Medical Examiner's Office in identifying 2021 John Doe as Thomas Lee Baird, born in 1962.

Kansas City John Doe (2021) is Now Identified

Thomas's Doe thread: MO - MO - Kansas City, 8700 blk Troost Ave, WhtMale 18-49, UP91507, skull & mandible in wooded area, seen by inmate in Sep'21, Oct'21

 

[DS2021]

 

[sasha17]

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Anyone have guesses on what this will be?

 

[inmyhumbleopinion]

Anyone have guesses on what this will be?

“Mary Anderson”? Websleuths thread linked here: WA - WA - Seattle, WhtFem 30-50, 159UFWA, UP12916, alias 'Mary Anderson', copper IUD, breast surgery scars, Oct'96

 

[Caring1]

Anyone have guesses on what this will be?

Hotel room, NM, Becca? Just a hopeful guess.

But of course, Mary Anderson is very important to all of us and has been such a big question mark for so long.

I’m so curious now.

 

[othram]

Honored that Othram could assist the Office of the State Attorney for the 4th Judicial Circuit and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office in identifying the suspect in the 1994 murder of Tina Heins. Tina was a pregnant 20-year-old, newly married to a Navy serviceman, who was sexually assaulted and stabbed 27 times in this gruesome crime. Another individual was wrongfully convicted, but thanks to the Innocence Project and the State Attorney’s Office, that conviction was overturned. Using Othram’s technology, investigators were finally able to identify the true suspect.

The Suspect in 1994 Murder of Tina Heins is Identified

Office of the State Attorney for the 4th Judicial Circuit and Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Teams with Othram to Identify the Suspect in the 1994 Murder of Tina Heins

dnasolves.com

 

[kdsmith21]

Honored that Othram could assist the Office of the State Attorney for the 4th Judicial Circuit and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office in identifying the suspect in the 1994 murder of Tina Heins. Tina was a pregnant 20-year-old, newly married to a Navy serviceman, who was sexually assaulted and stabbed 27 times in this gruesome crime. Another individual was wrongfully convicted, but thanks to the Innocence Project and the State Attorney’s Office, that conviction was overturned. Using Othram’s technology, investigators were finally able to identify the true suspect.

The Suspect in 1994 Murder of Tina Heins is Identified

Office of the State Attorney for the 4th Judicial Circuit and Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Teams with Othram to Identify the Suspect in the 1994 Murder of Tina Heins

dnasolves.com

is there a link to a thread for Tina? I didnt see one. I live in Jacksonville all my life, I remember this

 

[dotr]

is there a link to a thread for Tina? I didnt see one. I live in Jacksonville all my life, I remember this

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FL Thread 'FL- Tina Heins, 20, fatally stabbed @ home, April, '94, BIL, Chad Heins, arrested, DNA- Michael Shane Ziegler, 51, of GA, extradited to FL, Sep, 2025.'

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The Suspect in 1994 Murder of Tina Heins is Identified

Office of the State Attorney for the 4th Judicial Circuit and Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Teams with Othram to Identify the Suspect in the 1994 Murder of Tina Heins

dnasolves.com

''In April 1994, twenty-year-old Tina Heins was stabbed to death in the apartment that she shared with her husband, Jeremy Heins, in Jacksonville, Florida. Jeremy, who was in the Navy, was on active duty and aboard a ship the night of Tina's murder. Jeremy's brother Chad Heins, who was 19-years-old at the time, had recently moved to Jacksonville, and was temporarily living with Tina and Jeremy. On the night Tina was killed, Chad was asleep on the living room sofa when he awoke at approximately 5:45am to three small fires...

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[HopeRains]

Honored that Othram could assist the Office of the State Attorney for the 4th Judicial Circuit and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office in identifying the suspect in the 1994 murder of Tina Heins. Tina was a pregnant 20-year-old, newly married to a Navy serviceman, who was sexually assaulted and stabbed 27 times in this gruesome crime. Another individual was wrongfully convicted, but thanks to the Innocence Project and the State Attorney’s Office, that conviction was overturned. Using Othram’s technology, investigators were finally able to identify the true suspect.

The Suspect in 1994 Murder of Tina Heins is Identified

Office of the State Attorney for the 4th Judicial Circuit and Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Teams with Othram to Identify the Suspect in the 1994 Murder of Tina Heins

dnasolves.com

Answers. Vindication. True justice. For 30 years that guy has been unknown. I'm looking forward to these and additional charges that will likely be brought against him - he was dangerous in 1994 (and probably before) and has been dangerous ever since. THANK YOU for your work in stopping him.

 

[othram]

One more for today!

Honored that Othram could assist the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office and FBI in identifying a 1982 homicide victim as Danny Joe Jentzen, born in 1954.

After 43 Years, San Joaquin County John Doe is Identified

 

[dotr]

One more for today!

Honored that Othram could assist the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office and FBI in identifying a 1982 homicide victim as Danny Joe Jentzen, born in 1954.

After 43 Years, San Joaquin County John Doe is Identified

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CA Post in thread 'CA - San Joaquin Co., WhtMale 459UMCA, 22-26, dismembered, Apr'82'

Thursday at 9:14 PM

''After 43 years, the remains of a murdered man discovered in an orchard in San Joaquin County, California has been identified as Danny Joe Jentzen, born in 1954.''​

After 43 Years, San Joaquin County John Doe is Identified

San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office and FBI Team with Othram to Identify 1982 Homicide Victim

dnasolves.com

''In April 1982, the partial remains of an unidentified homicide victim were found in an almond orchard in Manteca, California, which is in San Joaquin County. The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office responded and began collecting evidence and investigating. It was determined that the victim was a White man who appeared to be...

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[othram]

In our latest Othram research post, we cover a key NY court ruling: the state’s Public Health Law applies to medical labs, not forensic DNA labs. Forensic SNP evidence from non-NY labs is admissible, which is great news for NY agencies expanding the use of forensic genetic genealogy in their casework.

What is the Scope of New York’s Public Health Law in Forensic DNA Testing?

 

[dotr]

In our latest Othram research post, we cover a key NY court ruling: the state’s Public Health Law applies to medical labs, not forensic DNA labs. Forensic SNP evidence from non-NY labs is admissible, which is great news for NY agencies expanding the use of forensic genetic genealogy in their casework.

What is the Scope of New York’s Public Health Law in Forensic DNA Testing?

Excellent article! Bringing it over to the Rex H. thread.

 

[othram]

Excellent article! Bringing it over to the Rex H. thread.

Thank you!