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Two Charged with Murder in Cold Case from 1986
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced two people have been arrested and charged with the murder of a Golden Meadow woman in 1986. Russell Lee and Judith “Judy” Weiser have been charged with the murder of 22-year-old Paula Boudreaux back in August of 1986. read more
Minnesota Unidentified Remains Project Gives People Back Their Names, Families
It is devastating when a loved one is missing. Often, the pain of not knowing what happened can be among the worst parts. That's why our Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) laboratory continues to explore and advance the use of scientific methods to help solve missing and unidentified persons ... read more
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Teams with Othram to Identify a 1984 Homicide Victim
In February 1984, the remains of an unidentified individual were discovered in brush along U.S. Highway 27 and the New River Canal. The discovery was made approximately seventeen miles from the town of South Bay, Florida in a rural area of Palm Beach County. An investigation revealed that the ... read more
Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office Teams with Othram to Identify a 1986 John Doe
In May 1986, a call was received about a fire at 24th and Elm Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, just east of downtown between I-35W and Highway 280. When fire department officials arrived at the scene, they found a retired railroad boxcar engulfed in flames. The bodies of two individuals were ... read more
Georgia Bureau of Investigation Teams with Othram to Identify a 2021 John Doe
In December 2021, the remains of an unidentified individual were found inside of an abandoned residence on Wolfe Street in Brunswick, Georgia. Brunswick is a small town with a population of approximately 15,000 residents located just south of Savannah near the Turtle River. read more
Lawmakers Cautious as Genetic Tests Help in Cracking Cold Cases
Law enforcement’s use of DNA evidence to find perpetrators of violent crimes has led to breakthroughs in dormant investigations, giving hope to victims’ families while raising privacy concerns. read more
The Proliferation of Video Evidence and the Importance of Proper Handling
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In today’s interconnected world, nearly everyone is captured on some kind of video during their daily routines. Whether it’s through the lens of a surveillance camera, a smartphone, or a dashboard camera, the omnipresence of recording devices has had a huge impact on investigations. When it comes to... read more
Informant Helps Texas Police Make Murder Arrest for Woman Missing Since 1999
Thanks to the help of an informant police in Texas have found the remains of a woman who has been missing for more than 25 years and arrested and charged her ex-boyfriend with her murder. read more
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Collier County Sheriff’s Office & FBI Team with Othram to Identify a 1978 Homicide Victim
In June 1978, the remains of an unidentified individual were discovered in a shallow grave half a mile south of Alligator Alley, located in Collier County, Florida. Alligator Alley is a stretch of I-75 that spans 80 miles cutting through the Everglades between Naples and Fort Lauderdale. read more
Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Team with Othram to Identify a 1991 Doe
In February 1991, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) responded to a report of human remains found at Houda Point near Trinidad. A human mandible was recovered after a search of the area. An STR profile was developed from the mandible and entered into state and national DNA databases. read more
Yakima Police Department Teams with Othram to Identify a 1977 Homicide Victim
In July 1977, the remains of an unidentified individual were discovered in Yakima, Washington. Yakima is situated approximately 140 miles southeast of Seattle. An employee who worked at a hardware store contacted police after noticing a distinct odor coming from a parked vehicle in a parking lot ... read more
New DNA Techniques Helps Nab Convicted Rapist
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New DNA technology has helped Detectives in the United Kingdom solve the rape of a 14-year old in 2006 in Bedford, pinpointing a convicted rapist currently serving jail time for a separate rape as the suspect. read more
Investigators Identify 1982 Muir Woods National Monument John Doe Using Genetic Genealogy
A collaboration between law enforcement and Othram has resulted in the identification of a 1982 cold case victim found in the Muir Woods National Monument. Utilizing modern genetic genealogy, the team created a geological profile of the victim ultimately providing new leads to law enforcement. read more
Police Solve Murder From 1986 Involving Florida Gym
Police have used fingerprints left at the scene of a 1986 murder of a Florida paramedic and bodybuilder to finally identify the killer, a major twist on who they originally thought was the murderer. read more