DNA Doe Project - General Discussion #2

[djanga]

I wonder if a lot of these new matches were from CrimeCon

I am not sure, but it looks like Joan recalculated some of the matches which seemed high but are actually lower because they had only very small segments of the DNA in common

 

[doggybag2355]

I am not sure, but it looks like Joan recalculated some of the matches which seemed high but are actually lower because they had only very small segments of the DNA in common

Would @DNA_Sleuth be able to look and check?

 

[djanga]

Two new cases added to the spreadsheet, their highest matches are:

Bayonne Jane Doe: 92,3cM
Temple Girl: 43 cM

Thank you, Joan!!!

 

[djanga]

Baker County John Doe has a very good highest match! Hopefully, he will be moved to Active cases on the website. I have a feeling he can be identified fast.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

I hope this is the right place to put this. I did a WS search with a heap of criteria but couldn't find any that fits.

Investigative team uses genetic genealogy to identify victim in 1999 cold case

WOODLAND, Calif. (KTXL) — A victim of a 1999 cold case homicide was identified by a law enforcement team that used genetic genealogy Thursday. The victim’s remains were located on the bank of…

fox40.com

WOODLAND, Calif. (KTXL) — A victim of a 1999 cold case homicide was identified by a law enforcement team that used genetic genealogy Thursday.


The victim’s remains were located on the bank of slough near Clarksburg CA, found in rural Yolo County on March 4, 1999.
Gerron Gipson, 29-years-old at the time of his death, had ties to the Sacramento area according to the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office.

“The passage of time does not mean that Gerron Gipson was ever forgotten. I am proud of the dedication and collaboration among our law enforcement partners that will make it possible to return Gerron to his loved ones and offer them some sense of closure. We will wholeheartedly support them in the coming days,” said District Attorney Jeff Reisig.


Yolo County Sheriff is encouraging anyone with information regarding this homicide to call the Sherrif's office.

 

[victoriarobinson642]

Rest in peace, Gerron.

275UMCA

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Law Enforcement Identifies Victim In 1999 Yolo County Cold Case Homicide

Thursday, a cold case that had been open since 1999 made a breakthrough when the victim in a Yolo County homicide was identified using genetic genealogy, said the Yolo County District Attorney.

sacramento.cbslocal.com

Investigative team uses genetic genealogy to identify victim in 1999 cold case

WOODLAND, Calif. (KTXL) — A victim of a 1999 cold case homicide was identified by a law enforcement team that used genetic genealogy Thursday. The victim’s remains were located on the bank of…

fox40.com

Law Enforcement Identifies Victim in 1999 Yolo County Cold Case Homicide | Yolo County District Attorney

yoloda.org

 

[djanga]

Was it announced that the DDP assisted with the identification of Gerron Gipson? Cant find it anywhere.

 

[JovanSrna]

Metson Lake John Doe is now an active case. He's not on NamUs but this is a homeless man from San Fracisco whose name may have been Kurt.

Body of Homeless Man Found In Golden Gate Park; Area Woman Says He Was Notorious 'Terror'

A dead body was found in the area of Metson Lake in Golden Gate Park on Monday, and the dead man was reportedly well known to women who walk dogs in the area.

sfist.com

 

[Tired Professor]

Looking at the DDP’s recent Facebook post, it says that they have had 6 success stories in California. I know the “campfire victims” included but I am wondering if there is maybe one more unannounced solve coming from this state?

 

[doggybag2355]

Was it announced that the DDP assisted with the identification of Gerron Gipson? Cant find it anywhere.

It was apparently Parabon

 

[JovanSrna]

DNA Doe Project Summer 2022 Apprenticeship Application

Please click the link to complete this form.

form.jotform.com

They have launched an apprentice program for this summer.

 

[JovanSrna]

Gwinnett County John Doe 2015 and Rock County John Doe 1981 are in active research now.

 

[djanga]

Tomorrow Mowry Jane Doe case will be featured on KTVU Fox 2 program. Apparently it proved to be a very challenging case for the DDP. According to the DDP facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=3187367444855352&id=2011009255824516

 

[doggybag2355]

Is she identified or are they just giving an update?

 

[JovanSrna]

Is she identified or are they just giving an update?

Could go either way. I think the language points in the direction of an update, there's a relative of the Jane Doe in the clip but this could be like Apache Junction Jane Doe's uncle.

 

[wary]

Could go either way. I think the language points in the direction of an update, there's a relative of the Jane Doe in the clip but this could be like Apache Junction Jane Doe's uncle.

Right—the reference to ‘twists and turns’ sounds to me as though it’s one of those cases where finding a close relative doesn’t solve the whole family tree.

But I hope I’m wrong!

MOO

 

[djanga]

Right—the reference to ‘twists and turns’ sounds to me as though it’s one of those cases where finding a close relative doesn’t solve the whole family tree.

But I hope I’m wrong!

MOO

Sounds like it! There are two cases which despite of similar difficulties were solved (Dana Dodd aka Lavanda Doe and Kelly aka El Dorado Jane Doe),in both cases despite finding close relatives from the fathers side, it did not solve the case (unknown paternity). Unfortunately in case of Apache Junction it is even more complicated, as the father was adopted. I wonder if Mowry Jane Doe has a similar story

 

[doggybag2355]

The one thing that's throwing me that she might be ID'd is just the verbiage used, like her case "proved" to be difficult rather than "is proving"

 

[djanga]

The big news! The law enforcement will hold a press conference tomorrow to announce the development in Rock County John Doe case

Skeletal remains found in Rock County in 1995 identified

ROCK COUNTY, Wis. (WTVO) — The Rock County Sheriff’s Office says the skeletal remains of a man found in a wooded area along Turtle Creek in 1995 have been identified. Police said the hu…

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