Othram - General Discussion - #3

[The4TierBridge]

Assuming this was an Othram solve based on the language used in the media sources.

#UP15150, a partial mandible discovered in Oxnard, California, on May 10, 1984, was identified as Donald Scott Reich, a man who drowned in a boating accident in 1978 and whose body was recovered at the time minus his lower jaw.

Tragic story behind skeletal remains revealed 41 tears later

A human jawbone and teeth found in 1984 have now been identified as a man who died in a boating accident 6 years earlier.

www.newsweek.com

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/skeletal-remains-of-california-man-33-who-died-at-sea-in-1978-identified/

 

[othram]

Honored that Othram could assist the Henderson County Sheriff's Office in identifying the suspecting the 1987 murder of Rickey Herriage.

The Suspect in a 1987 East Texas Homicide is Now Identified

 

[othram]

Assuming this was an Othram solve based on the language used in the media sources.

#UP15150, a partial mandible discovered in Oxnard, California, on May 10, 1984, was identified as Donald Scott Reich, a man who drowned in a boating accident in 1978 and whose body was recovered at the time minus his lower jaw.

Tragic story behind skeletal remains revealed 41 tears later

A human jawbone and teeth found in 1984 have now been identified as a man who died in a boating accident 6 years earlier.

www.newsweek.com

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/skeletal-remains-of-california-man-33-who-died-at-sea-in-1978-identified/

Yes! You just beat us to it!

 

[othram]

Honored that Othram could assist Ventura County Sheriff's Office, as part of a longstanding collaboration, in identifying a 1984 John Doe as Donald Reich, born in 1944.

After 41 Years, Ventura County John Doe is Identified

Ventura County Sheriff's Office Teams with Othram to Identify a 1984 John Doe

dnasolves.com

 

[dotr]

Honored that Othram could assist Ventura County Sheriff's Office, as part of a longstanding collaboration, in identifying a 1984 John Doe as Donald Reich, born in 1944.

After 41 Years, Ventura County John Doe is Identified

Ventura County Sheriff's Office Teams with Othram to Identify a 1984 John Doe

dnasolves.com

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CA Thread 'CA- Silver Strand Beach, Oxnard, Ventura County John Doe, #UP15150, skeletal remains, May, '84, DNA- Donald Scott Reich, born December 16, 1944, 2025'

Nov 7, 2025

After 41 Years, Ventura County John Doe is Identified

Ventura County Sheriff's Office Teams with Othram to Identify a 1984 John Doe

dnasolves.com

''In May 1984, the skeletal remains of an unidentified individual were found on Silver Strand Beach in Oxnard, California. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office responded and began collecting evidence and investigating. Investigators located a human mandible (jaw bone) with intact teeth. It was determined that the skeletal remains belonged to an adult man, between the ages of 19 and 99 years old. In 2006, a traditional STR DNA profile was developed for comparison to missing persons and entered into CODIS, but...

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[iamshadow21]

Honored that Othram could assist the Henderson County Sheriff's Office in identifying the suspecting the 1987 murder of Rickey Herriage.

The Suspect in a 1987 East Texas Homicide is Now Identified

Rickey's thread: TX - TX - Rickey Herriage, 29, Athens, 8 March 1987

(Also, @othram, just so you know, Rickey's name was spelt without an e throughout the announcement page.)

 

[othram]

Forensic genetic genealogy finally offers a path to identify the 15,000+ unidentified human remains in NamUs, but realizing its potential often requires exhumation. Our latest post explores what exhumation involves and how Othram can help if your case requires it.

Uncovering the Truth: The Exhumation Process in Forensic Investigations | Othram Research

 

[othram]

Another great week for cold case breakthroughs across the U.S. and Canada. Follow in realtime with our mobile app or on our live tracker: Recent Casework | Othram - A Revolution in Cold Case Resolution.

 

[Crimestopper88888]

Hi, I came across this Jane Doe, a tiny little woman murdered so violently over 40 years ago. It's just very sad. She still has no name, no identity.

1562UFAL

The work you've done and continue to do is just remarkable. I know the family and friends of the once unidentified appreciate it more than can be expressed. Bless you.

2 scenarios.

1. A robbery gone wrong. Killer could have shot her when he was caught off guard possibly during a robbery or burglary she walked in on him, Then he panicked and concealed her body in the cellar.

2. Someone she knew possibly husband killed her and then stayed in the farmhouse for many more years with the body still stored in the cellar. Possibly then left it there with the intention she would never be found.

 

[sunshineray]

2 scenarios.

1. A robbery gone wrong. Killer could have shot her when he was caught off guard possibly during a robbery or burglary she walked in on him, Then he panicked and concealed her body in the cellar.

2. Someone she knew possibly husband killed her and then stayed in the farmhouse for many more years with the body still stored in the cellar. Possibly then left it there with the intention she would never be found.

Her skull has gone missing and it sounds like, per their policy, her other remains were cremated.

It just seems odd that the people who lived at the house back when The Lady was thought to have been murdered (6-8 yrs before her discovery) had no idea who she might be? The cellar she was found in was right outside the kitchen door, close to the house.

https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/crime/2020/02/13/in-autauga-county-a-34-year-old-cold-case-killing-has-not-been-forgotten/4724245002/

 

[othram]

Honored that Othram could assist Prince George's County Police Department and the FBI in identifying the 1998 murderer of Sheryl Crandell.

After 27 years, Sheryl Crandell's Killer is Identified

 

[iamshadow21]

Honored that Othram could assist Prince George's County Police Department and the FBI in identifying the 1998 murderer of Sheryl Crandell.

After 27 years, Sheryl Crandell's Killer is Identified

It doesn't look like Sheryl has an existing thread here.

 

[othram]

It doesn't look like Sheryl has an existing thread here.

Not every case does. Now Sheryl will never need one. Case solved.

 

[othram]

A second case for tonight!!

Honored that Othram could assist the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department in identifying a 2016 John Doe as Kenneth McCarthy.

After 9 Years, Mecklenburg County John Doe is Identified

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Leverages Othram's Forensic Sequencing Platform to Identify a 2016 John Doe

dnasolves.com

 

[iamshadow21]

A second case for tonight!!

Honored that Othram could assist the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department in identifying a 2016 John Doe as Kenneth McCarthy.

After 9 Years, Mecklenburg County John Doe is Identified

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Leverages Othram's Forensic Sequencing Platform to Identify a 2016 John Doe

dnasolves.com

Not finding a Doe or MisPer thread for Kenneth, either.

 

[dotr]

A second case for tonight!!

Honored that Othram could assist the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department in identifying a 2016 John Doe as Kenneth McCarthy.

After 9 Years, Mecklenburg County John Doe is Identified

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Leverages Othram's Forensic Sequencing Platform to Identify a 2016 John Doe

dnasolves.com

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NC Thread 'NC- Charlotte, behind Walmart, in sleeping bag, John Doe, #UP58098, skeletal remains, 29 Jan.,'16, DNA- Kenneth Robert McCarthy, of NJ, born1961, 2025'

Nov 11, 2025

After 9 Years, Mecklenburg County John Doe is Identified

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Leverages Othram's Forensic Sequencing Platform to Identify a 2016 John Doe

dnasolves.com

''On January 29, 2016, human skeletal remains were discovered in a wooded area near the 5800 block of University Pointe Boulevard, behind a local Walmart. The remains were found inside a sleeping bag, and evidence at the scene suggested that the man had been experiencing homelessness and had been living in the area. Due to the advanced decomposition of the remains, the cause and manner of death could not be determined, though no immediate signs of foul play were observed. The remains were transferred to the...

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[dotr]

Honored that Othram could assist Prince George's County Police Department and the FBI in identifying the 1998 murderer of Sheryl Crandell.

After 27 years, Sheryl Crandell's Killer is Identified

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MD Thread 'MD- Sheryl Crandell, 50, patient care coordinator, S.A. & strangled,@ Prince George’s Hospital, 13 Jan.,'98, DNA-Baari Shabazz,69, (dec. 2019), 2025.'

Nov 11, 2025

After 27 years, Sheryl Crandell's Killer is Identified

Prince George’s County Police Department and FBI Leverage Othram's Forensic Sequencing Platform to Identify a 1998 Homicide Suspect

dnasolves.com

''Fifty-year-old Sheryl Crandell, a patient care coordinator at Prince George’s Hospital Center in Cheverly, Maryland, was found unresponsive inside her fourth-floor office around 8:30pm on January 13, 1998, by a maintenance worker who had stopped by after hours. The Prince George’s County Police Department responded immediately and began collecting evidence and interviewing staff. An autopsy revealed that Crandell had been sexually assaulted and strangled. Despite an extensive investigation, including...

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[othram]

Honored that Othram could assist the Owen County Coroner's Office and Indiana State Police Laboratory in identifying a 2003 homicide victim as Deanna Marie Smith.

After 21 years, Owen County Jane Doe (2003) is Identified

 

[othram]

In 1997, 45-year-old Margaret Anselmo was brutally attacked and murdered in Spokane. For decades, no one knew who killed her.

Today, thanks to Spokane PD and Othram’s forensic DNA technology, her killer has finally been identified. Answers are possible for all of these violent crimes.

After 28 years, Margaret M. Anselmo's Killer is Identified

 

[dotr]

Honored that Othram could assist the Owen County Coroner's Office and Indiana State Police Laboratory in identifying a 2003 homicide victim as Deanna Marie Smith.

After 21 years, Owen County Jane Doe (2003) is Identified

Found Deceased Post in thread 'IN- Deanna M. Smith, 36, Indianapolis, 04/19/1999'

Oct 7, 2025

NamUs# UP13479 appears to be the match for her remains. It's a good reminder that the estimates don't always line up closely. In her instance, height & PMI were far off. I am so glad that she has her name back and can rest in peace. Hopefully they can get justice for Deanna.

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