Othram - General Discussion - #2

[dotr]

Sleep well, Sherman.

No existing Doe or MisPer threads for Sherman on Websleuths.

AZ - AZ- Sherman George, army vet, former namus #UP85996, fatally shot, remains found in shallow grave,'96, DNA identified 2023

https://www.ktvu.com/news/human-remains-found-near-kingman-identified-as-army-veteran https://dnasolves.com/articles/mohave-county-sherman-george/ ''In January 1996, two men discovered human remains approximately three miles north of Stockton Hills Road while running their dogs and looking for...

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[EllaMinnowP]

Just ran across this news story:

Carla Walker Act: Cold case solved decades later with advanced technology leads to bill for more funding

Carla Walker's 1974 murder case remained unsolved for decades until advanced DNA testing technology led investigators to her killer. Now, lawmakers want to federally fund this technology to help solve more cold cases.

www.fox7austin.com

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"Unfortunately, I had to bury my father and my mom without them ever finding resolution," Walker said. "As a 12-year-old this affected me, and really for 45 years of my life, silent anger, rage, not knowing who did this."

That is, until forensic genetic genealogy DNA testing at a company called Othram led investigators to Glen McCurley, who ended up confessing decades after the crime.
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Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) will be introducing the Carla Walker Act in Congress. It's a bill that would help solve cold cases by creating federal funding for agencies to use the advanced technology.

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Cornyn says he's confident the bill will pass.
"We want to make sure that law enforcement from the local level to the national level have access to the very latest and greatest technology," Cornyn said.

Walker says he hopes others will benefit from it.

"There's so many Carla Walker families, so many Carla Walkers out there that are quietly crying for justice, for resolution, for some answers," he said.
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(More at link, including video)

@othram, may all the good that you put in this world come back to you tenfold.

 

[othram]

This case was not in NamUs and it is probably not in Websleuths, but here is another case announcement before the weekend:

Excited to share that Othram was able to assist the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office and the California Department of Justice in identifying Joshua Daniel Fritz. This case was funded through the Roads to Justice (RTJ) program.

Sonoma County John Doe (2014) is Now Identified

Sonoma County Sheriff's Office & California DOJ Team with Othram to Identify a 2014 John Doe

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[iamshadow21]

This case was not in NamUs and it is probably not in Websleuths, but here is another case announcement before the weekend:

Excited to share that Othram was able to assist the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office and the California Department of Justice in identifying Joshua Daniel Fritz. This case was funded through the Roads to Justice (RTJ) program.

Sonoma County John Doe (2014) is Now Identified

Sonoma County Sheriff's Office & California DOJ Team with Othram to Identify a 2014 John Doe

dnasolves.com

Sleep well, Joshua.

 

[othram]

Well... one more bonus case for this week:

Identified! - WA - Spokane, WhtMale 45-60, UP338, "B5" Left Forearm Tattoo, Sep'71 - Bruce Frank Sherman

I found this guy and wanted to give him a thread. I noticed the photo clearly has a B5 tattoo yet it's written down on the bio as B.S. Sadly the info even has been copied on to Namus also and who knows where. The Doe Network: Case File 1283UMWA Tattoo on decedents right forearm that reads...

www.websleuths.com

After 52 years, Spokane County John Doe (1971) is Identified

Spokane County Medical Examiner's Office & Othram Identify 1971 John Doe

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[John/Jane Doe]

Well... one more bonus case for this week:

Identified! - WA - Spokane, WhtMale 45-60, UP338, "B5" Left Forearm Tattoo, Sep'71 - Bruce Frank Sherman

I found this guy and wanted to give him a thread. I noticed the photo clearly has a B5 tattoo yet it's written down on the bio as B.S. Sadly the info even has been copied on to Namus also and who knows where. The Doe Network: Case File 1283UMWA Tattoo on decedents right forearm that reads...

www.websleuths.com

After 52 years, Spokane County John Doe (1971) is Identified

Spokane County Medical Examiner's Office & Othram Identify 1971 John Doe

dnasolves.com

John Doe who drowned in Spokane River identified 51 years later

SPOKANE, Wash. -- A man who died in an accidental drowning 51 years ago has finally been identified by the Spokane County Medical Examiner's Office.

www.kxly.com

 

[John/Jane Doe]

Pleased to share that Othram assisted the Kentucky State Police, Medical Examiner's Office, and Boyd County Coroner's Office in identifying homicide victim Zachary Taylor Pearson from Saint Albans, West Virginia. He was previously known as EastPark John Doe. This case was funded by DNASolves and all of YOU! Grateful for the support!

EastPark John Doe (2020) is now Identified

Kentucky State Police, Medical Examiner's Office, and Boyd County Coroner's Office Team with Othram to Identify EastPark John Doe

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COLD CASE | Boyd County, Ky ‘John Doe’ identified

The body was found on a property off East Park Drive in July of 2020.

www.wsaz.com

 

[John/Jane Doe]

Pleased to share that Othram assisted the Kentucky State Police, Medical Examiner's Office, and Boyd County Coroner's Office in identifying homicide victim Zachary Taylor Pearson from Saint Albans, West Virginia. He was previously known as EastPark John Doe. This case was funded by DNASolves and all of YOU! Grateful for the support!

EastPark John Doe (2020) is now Identified

Kentucky State Police, Medical Examiner's Office, and Boyd County Coroner's Office Team with Othram to Identify EastPark John Doe

dnasolves.com

EastPark John Doe identified as W.Va. man

Three-plus years after two hunters discovered a dead body about a mile from I-64 near where Boyd, Carter and Greenup counties meet — across from the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North

www.dailyindependent.com

 

[AkitasAreLovely]

After 40 years, Christina Castiglione's Killer is Identified

Livingston County Sheriff's Office Teams with Othram to Identify the Suspect in the 1983 Murder of Christina Lynn Castiglione

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Looks like Christina's killer was Kimberly's killer all along.

 

[dotr]

After 40 years, Christina Castiglione's Killer is Identified

Livingston County Sheriff's Office Teams with Othram to Identify the Suspect in the 1983 Murder of Christina Lynn Castiglione

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Looks like Christina's killer was Kimberly's killer all along.

MI - Christina Lynn Castiglione, 19, murdered, Redford, March 1983 *killer died*

The article only states that he died in November 1983. What was his cause of death? How many other victims were there? It is good that Christina's murder has been solved after 40 years. He accidentally killed himself via erotic asphyxiation.

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MI - MI - Kimberly Louiselle, 16, Oakland Co, 21 Mar 1982

there will be more information released this week.

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[othram]

New case announced!

Othram was able to assist the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation in identifying homicide victim James Keith Nuchols of Blount County, Tennessee. He was found 38 years ago and identified now, through the TBI Unidentified Human Remains Initiative.

After 38 years, Blount County John Doe is Identified

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Teams with Othram to Identify 1985 Homicide Victim

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Identified! - TN - Lenoir City, WhtMale, 51-60, UP1575, Med implant/medbracelet, dentures, Yank's Place shirt, Oct’85 - James Keith Nuchols

UNIDENTIFIED WHITE MALE Date Body Found: September 29, 1985 Location Found: Lenoir City, Loudon County, Tennessee Estimated Year of Death: 1985 Estimated PMI: 12-14 days State of Remains: Skeletal Estimated Age: Adult; 51-60 Estimated Height: 5' 7" (67 inches) Weight: Cannot Estimate Hair...

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[othram]

We had a great time connecting with many of you all at CrimeCon 2023 over the weekend. If you didn't get a chance to pick up swag, check out our store: Othram Store. We just launched our 2023 holiday gear!

 

[othram]

New case solve:

After 9 years, Perry County John Doe is Identified

Pennsylvania State Police & Perry County District Attorney's Office Teams with Othram to Identify 2014 Homicide Victim

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Resolved - PA - Marysville, WhtMale 45-70, UP12635, surgical repair lower leg, May'14 - namus removed

PA - White Male - Homicide - Perry County, Marysville, State Game Lands 170, Rye Township, NamUs UP # 12635 - Found 27 May '14 Day 49 Jul 15th: http://www.abc27.com/story/26023059/coroner-body-found-in-perry-county-male-died-of-gunshot-wound: Includes Video Jul 15th...

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Remarkably, Othram helped identify the victim and this lead almost immediately to the identification and arrest of the suspect in his murder.

 

[othram]

Yesterday, we announced a case solve with PSP and Perry County DA's office. Today, we ask that you help us complete funding for another case with the same agencies. This case was not lucky enough to have full funding support but it involves a murdered young girl, found in 1979, that has yet to be identified. Please share with your friends and colleagues. As a perk, we will send Othram pins to anyone that contributes $25 or more to this case, starting today.

Who is Perry County Jane Doe (1979)?

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

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The Othram Pin

The Othram Pin. This metal white pin combines the carbon ring ("unit of life") with the negative space surrounding a person ("the unit of justice"). Combine your love of crime-fighting with gift-giving and show your support for Othram's mission. The net proceeds for every purchased pin are used...

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[EllaMinnowP]

Yesterday, we announced a case solve with PSP and Perry County DA's office. Today, we ask that you help us complete funding for another case with the same agencies. This case was not lucky enough to have full funding support but it involves a murdered young girl, found in 1979, that has yet to be identified. Please share with your friends and colleagues. As a perk, we will send Othram pins to anyone that contributes $25 or more to this case, starting today.

Who is Perry County Jane Doe (1979)?

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

dnasolves.com

The Othram Pin

The Othram Pin. This metal white pin combines the carbon ring ("unit of life") with the negative space surrounding a person ("the unit of justice"). Combine your love of crime-fighting with gift-giving and show your support for Othram's mission. The net proceeds for every purchased pin are used...

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Done.

Respectfully Snipped from your link, and Bolded By Me:

Analysis of her hair indicated that she might have visited the Southwest United States in the months prior to her death, while analysis of her teeth suggested that she likely grew up in the Great Lakes region, possibly in Southern Canada.
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Are you all having decent luck with identifying those who were from outside the United States?

 

[othram]

Done.

Respectfully Snipped from your link, and Bolded By Me:

Analysis of her hair indicated that she might have visited the Southwest United States in the months prior to her death, while analysis of her teeth suggested that she likely grew up in the Great Lakes region, possibly in Southern Canada.
…..

Are you all having decent luck with identifying those who were from outside the United States?

Appreciate the support and yes, we do extensive work in Canada!

 

[dotr]

Yesterday, we announced a case solve with PSP and Perry County DA's office. Today, we ask that you help us complete funding for another case with the same agencies. This case was not lucky enough to have full funding support but it involves a murdered young girl, found in 1979, that has yet to be identified. Please share with your friends and colleagues. As a perk, we will send Othram pins to anyone that contributes $25 or more to this case, starting today.

Who is Perry County Jane Doe (1979)?

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

dnasolves.com

The Othram Pin

The Othram Pin. This metal white pin combines the carbon ring ("unit of life") with the negative space surrounding a person ("the unit of justice"). Combine your love of crime-fighting with gift-giving and show your support for Othram's mission. The net proceeds for every purchased pin are used...

store.othram.com

Ws thread..

PA - PA - Perry Co, Rte 322, WhtFem 15-38, 11UFPA, turquoise jewelry, clothes, Jun'79

We are excited to help. We worked with the same agency on a case solve that was announced today: https://dnasolves.com/articles/michael-allen-holober-pa/ Wonderful! Love you "guys"!

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[othram]

New case solve:

Excited to share that Othram was able to assist Volusia County Sheriff’s Office and District 7 Medical Examiner's Office in identifying 32-year-old Roberta Lynn Headley Weber, who was murdered in 1990. An investigation into her death continues.

After 33 years, Volusia County Jane Doe (1990) is Identified

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office and District 7 Medical Examiner Team with Othram to Identify 1990 Homicide Victim

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FL - FL - Volusia Co., WhtFem Skeletal UP923, 25-40, in woods near I-95, Apr'90

This case has bothered me since I first saw it a few years ago. I wish somehow she could be identified and returned home, wherever that may be. http://volusia.org/sheriff/default.htm Classified as a Jane Doe for over a decade, the Volusia County Sheriffs Office is...

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[Oakie]

We need an "Othram win" emoji!

 

[othram]

We need an "Othram win" emoji!

Well for now we have Othram pins and stickers