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Good to know he was loved and missed. Even better that those who loved him now have answers. Rest in peace, James.The DNA Doe Project was honored to assist the Rosemount, Minnesota Police Department with this case. Julie Pulkrabek of Rosemount PD had already done most of the work to obtain the DNA profile as well as the preliminary genetic genealogy tree-building to try to learn how the Doe’s matches were related to him. The expertise of a DNA Doe Project genealogist was able to quickly narrow down the Doe’s place in his family tree and identify him.
Rosemount John Doe 2014 - DNA Doe Project
The DNA Doe Project was honored to assist the Rosemount, Minnesota Police Department with this case. Julie Pulkrabek of Rosemount PD had already done most of the work to obtain the DNA profile as well as the preliminary genetic genealogy tree-building to try to learn how the Doe’s matches were...dnadoeproject.org
After years of investigating and tracking down hundreds of leads, law enforcement has identified “John Doe,” who was found deceased in Rosemount in 2014.
Thanks to DNA science and law enforcement partnerships across the state and county, we now know that his name is James Everett. He was 48 years old at the time of his death and was from Cohocton, New York. His wife, Patricia Everett, described him as an intelligent man, computer geek, accomplished cook, self-taught acoustic guitar player and sports fan.
“We, especially me, never gave up searching. We were always on the lookout for him when out and about and frequently did a lot of online searching for any indication of activity or other clues as to his whereabouts…” Everett said. “Although this has not been the expected nor desired outcome in our search for him, we are all grateful and blessed to at least have this opportunity for closure, which many are not as fortunate to get.”
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Bones found in Riverside County more than 30 years ago were publicly identified Tuesday as those of a Baldwin Park woman, according to county officials.
The Riverside County District Attorney's office identified the remains as belonging to Kathryn Coffey of Baldwin Park. On Jan. 22, 1991, human remains were found at the base of a hill in the area west of Avenue 62 and Madison Street in Thermal, an unincorporated community in Riverside County about four miles southeast of Coachella. Only bones were recovered, leading authorities to say that the remains had been in the desert for a long time. The remains were found two weeks after what would have been Coffey's 37th birthday.
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The Riverside County District Attorney's office identified the remains as belonging to Kathryn Coffey of Baldwin Park. On Jan. 22, 1991, human remains were found at the base of a hill in the area west of Avenue 62 and Madison Street in Thermal, an unincorporated community in Riverside County about four miles southeast of Coachella. Only bones were recovered, leading authorities to say that the remains had been in the desert for a long time. The remains were found two weeks after what would have been Coffey's 37th birthday.
Remains of Baldwin Park woman identified after 31 years
Kathryn Coffey's remains were found in the desert outside Coachella on Jan. 22, 1991, just two weeks after what would have been her 37th birthday. Investigators are looking for new leads in the case.
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Jellico Jane Doe has been identified as Tracy Sue Walker.
In April 1985, skeletal remains were found in the Big Wheel Gap area of Elk Valley in Campbell County. Forensic anthropologists determined that the skeletal remains were those of a white female, likely between the age of 10 and 15. However, investigators could not determine her identity, and she became affectionately known as "Baby Girl". In 2007, a sample of her remains was submitted to the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification (UNTCHI) in hopes of identifying the victim. A DNA profile was developed for the victim and entered into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) as well as the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System in hopes that she would eventually be identified. She was logged in NamUs as UP1577.
In 2013, a TBI agent and intelligence analyst revisited the case and began searching for new leads regarding the girl’s identity. It would be nine more years before they received a break in the case. In 2022, working with the University of Tennessee Anthropology Department, a sample of the child’s remains was sent to Othram. The skeletal remains had failed attempts at testing with other laboratories due to age and degradation of the remains. Othram scientists used advanced genome filtering and other techniques to develop a suitable DNA extract and then used Forensic-Grade Genome Sequencing® to produce a genealogical profile for the unknown child. The casework was funded by Carla Davis and Carla additionally led the genealogical research effort to produce investigative leads.
In June, Othram provided a possible relative connected to the child who was living in Indiana. Using that information, a TBI intelligence analyst located potential family members in the Lafayette, Indiana area. A TBI agent made contact with those individuals and confirmed they had a family member go missing from that area in 1978. With the assistance of the Lafayette, Indiana Police Department, agents were able to obtain familial DNA standards for possible siblings of the girl, which were submitted to the TBI Crime Lab in Nashville for entry into CODIS.
In August 2022, UNTCHI confirmed that "Baby Girl" was Tracy Sue Walker, born June 2, 1963. Tracy went missing from the Lafayette, Indiana, area in 1978. Now, TBI Special Agents hope the public can help provide information that may help determine the circumstances leading to Tracy Sue Walker’s death and how she ended up in Campbell County. If you have information about this case or any knowledge about individuals Tracy may have been with before her death, please call 1-800-TBI-FIND.
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In April 1985, skeletal remains were found in the Big Wheel Gap area of Elk Valley in Campbell County. Forensic anthropologists determined that the skeletal remains were those of a white female, likely between the age of 10 and 15. However, investigators could not determine her identity, and she became affectionately known as "Baby Girl". In 2007, a sample of her remains was submitted to the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification (UNTCHI) in hopes of identifying the victim. A DNA profile was developed for the victim and entered into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) as well as the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System in hopes that she would eventually be identified. She was logged in NamUs as UP1577.
In 2013, a TBI agent and intelligence analyst revisited the case and began searching for new leads regarding the girl’s identity. It would be nine more years before they received a break in the case. In 2022, working with the University of Tennessee Anthropology Department, a sample of the child’s remains was sent to Othram. The skeletal remains had failed attempts at testing with other laboratories due to age and degradation of the remains. Othram scientists used advanced genome filtering and other techniques to develop a suitable DNA extract and then used Forensic-Grade Genome Sequencing® to produce a genealogical profile for the unknown child. The casework was funded by Carla Davis and Carla additionally led the genealogical research effort to produce investigative leads.
In June, Othram provided a possible relative connected to the child who was living in Indiana. Using that information, a TBI intelligence analyst located potential family members in the Lafayette, Indiana area. A TBI agent made contact with those individuals and confirmed they had a family member go missing from that area in 1978. With the assistance of the Lafayette, Indiana Police Department, agents were able to obtain familial DNA standards for possible siblings of the girl, which were submitted to the TBI Crime Lab in Nashville for entry into CODIS.
In August 2022, UNTCHI confirmed that "Baby Girl" was Tracy Sue Walker, born June 2, 1963. Tracy went missing from the Lafayette, Indiana, area in 1978. Now, TBI Special Agents hope the public can help provide information that may help determine the circumstances leading to Tracy Sue Walker’s death and how she ended up in Campbell County. If you have information about this case or any knowledge about individuals Tracy may have been with before her death, please call 1-800-TBI-FIND.
After 37 years, Elk Valley Jane Doe is Identified
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Teams with Othram to Identify Elk Valley Jane Doe
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TN - JELLICO JANE DOE: WF, 9-15, found off Big Wheel Gap Road near Jellico, TN - 3 Apr 1985 *TRACY WALKER*
482UFTN - Unidentified Female Reconstruction by NCMEC, Erin H. Kimmerle, and Joanna J. Hughes; enhanced image of necklace found near remains. Date of Discovery: April 3, 1985 Location of Discovery: Jellico, Campbell County, Tennessee Estimated Date of Death: 1-4 years prior State of Remains...
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KCPD detectives solve case 39 years after disappearance with help of Clay County Sheriff's Office
Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department detectives have solved the disappearance of Gwendolyn Robinson 39 years after the case was opened.
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Why did her daughter wait until this summer to file a missing persons report when her mother went missing in 1983?. The daughter is at least 40 now. It says she was a toddler when her mother went missing. Her body was found in 1985, And this could have been solved sooner. Say when the daughter was a late teen or early twenties.
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Wow. Missing 1978. Body found 1985. And this long to identify her with advancements in DNA and other technology. But I am glad she is no longer a Doe and has her name back. Rest in peace "Tracy Sue". I hope they can also find your killer. They need to pay for what they did to you.Jellico Jane Doe has been identified as Tracy Sue Walker.
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In April 1985, skeletal remains were found in the Big Wheel Gap area of Elk Valley in Campbell County. Forensic anthropologists determined that the skeletal remains were those of a white female, likely between the age of 10 and 15. However, investigators could not determine her identity, and she became affectionately known as "Baby Girl". In 2007, a sample of her remains was submitted to the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification (UNTCHI) in hopes of identifying the victim. A DNA profile was developed for the victim and entered into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) as well as the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System in hopes that she would eventually be identified. She was logged in NamUs as UP1577.
In 2013, a TBI agent and intelligence analyst revisited the case and began searching for new leads regarding the girl’s identity. It would be nine more years before they received a break in the case. In 2022, working with the University of Tennessee Anthropology Department, a sample of the child’s remains was sent to Othram. The skeletal remains had failed attempts at testing with other laboratories due to age and degradation of the remains. Othram scientists used advanced genome filtering and other techniques to develop a suitable DNA extract and then used Forensic-Grade Genome Sequencing® to produce a genealogical profile for the unknown child. The casework was funded by Carla Davis and Carla additionally led the genealogical research effort to produce investigative leads.
In June, Othram provided a possible relative connected to the child who was living in Indiana. Using that information, a TBI intelligence analyst located potential family members in the Lafayette, Indiana area. A TBI agent made contact with those individuals and confirmed they had a family member go missing from that area in 1978. With the assistance of the Lafayette, Indiana Police Department, agents were able to obtain familial DNA standards for possible siblings of the girl, which were submitted to the TBI Crime Lab in Nashville for entry into CODIS.
In August 2022, UNTCHI confirmed that "Baby Girl" was Tracy Sue Walker, born June 2, 1963. Tracy went missing from the Lafayette, Indiana, area in 1978. Now, TBI Special Agents hope the public can help provide information that may help determine the circumstances leading to Tracy Sue Walker’s death and how she ended up in Campbell County. If you have information about this case or any knowledge about individuals Tracy may have been with before her death, please call 1-800-TBI-FIND.
After 37 years, Elk Valley Jane Doe is Identified
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Teams with Othram to Identify Elk Valley Jane Doe
Tracy Sue Walker's thread as Jellico Jane Doe:
TN - JELLICO JANE DOE: WF, 9-15, found off Big Wheel Gap Road near Jellico, TN - 3 Apr 1985 *TRACY WALKER*
482UFTN - Unidentified Female Reconstruction by NCMEC, Erin H. Kimmerle, and Joanna J. Hughes; enhanced image of necklace found near remains. Date of Discovery: April 3, 1985 Location of Discovery: Jellico, Campbell County, Tennessee Estimated Date of Death: 1-4 years prior State of Remains...
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Sounds like she didn't know there wasn't a report until she went in to inquire about it. Better question is why didn't adult at the time she went missing report her as missing. Who raised the daughter? Sure seems that person would have placed a report unless it was the person that had something to do with her disappearing in the first place. That same person could have very well told the daughter they filed one and this is when she found out they didn't.
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Mel70
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Great points. I admit I had tunnel vision.
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That's my main question. This case is local to me. Until recently (five years ago or so?) they had her listed as white also. She possibly could have been identified much, much earlier if they hadn't done that.
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Yeah. As you know different races have different skull features. Just like when a skeleton is found in it's entirety and they say they can't determine sex. The skull usually can. And the pelvic bones between sexes are so different. I know there are exceptions, But I have to wonder how hard they really try sometimes.
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Human remains found in 2012 identified as teenage girl missing since 1969
Human remains discovered by people looking for scrap metal along Alden Road in 2012 have now been identified as those of a local teenage girl who went missing i
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This appears to be the girl.
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Teen missing since 1969 identified; sources say she was WB girl | Times Leader
HANOVER TWP. — A news conference scheduled for Monday by state police at Wilkes-Barre to announce the identity of a human skull found in 2012 has been postponed.
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Remains of Virginia teen who vanished in 1975 identified through DNA testing
Patricia Agnes Gildawie, also known as “Choubi,” disappeared on Feb. 8, 1975. Police are still trying to find the man she was dating at the time.
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I don't think this case was listed on our site. It's sad because the girl was with a much older man who appeared to be abusing her. Police haven't been able to identify the man.
Mel70
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I know. And by my estimate he is probably deceased. I'm curious about why someone didn't intervene. It's strange that he worked at a furniture store but they couldn't find out his name. No one around there knew him?.Remains of Virginia teen who vanished in 1975 identified through DNA testing
Patricia Agnes Gildawie, also known as “Choubi,” disappeared on Feb. 8, 1975. Police are still trying to find the man she was dating at the time.
I don't think this case was listed on our site. It's sad because the girl was with a much older man who appeared to be abusing her. Police haven't been able to identify the man.
I was thinking that maybe he had a fake name and story that he told her, or that she told her family so they wouldn't turn him in.
Mel70
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I made the same mistake, But didn't have anything bad happen. And I didn't do anything I didn't want to do. When I was 13 I had a 23 yr old boyfriend for awhile. I wasn't physically abused or controlled. But I knew everything at 13. The person who witnessed her bruising knew something was wrong. I'm not blaming them at all. I wish I knew more about that. You saw bruises, Then what happened?.Remains of Virginia teen who vanished in 1975 identified through DNA testing
Patricia Agnes Gildawie, also known as “Choubi,” disappeared on Feb. 8, 1975. Police are still trying to find the man she was dating at the time.
I don't think this case was listed on our site. It's sad because the girl was with a much older man who appeared to be abusing her. Police haven't been able to identify the man.
Mel70
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I don't think it was either. But I've never come across her case anywhere. Seems odd.Remains of Virginia teen who vanished in 1975 identified through DNA testing
Patricia Agnes Gildawie, also known as “Choubi,” disappeared on Feb. 8, 1975. Police are still trying to find the man she was dating at the time.
I don't think this case was listed on our site. It's sad because the girl was with a much older man who appeared to be abusing her. Police haven't been able to identify the man.
Remains identified as those of Pennsylvania girl who went missing in 1969
The remains were discovered in 2012 on the grounds of a former coal-mining operation in Newport Township. The person who discovered the remains was digging for relics, authorities said.
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"After 53 years, the family of Joan Marie Dymond very much deserves closure," said Pennsylvania State Police Captain Patrick Dougherty. "We will do everything in our power to see that they have it."
Joan Marie was 14 years old when she was reported missing.
The remains were discovered in 2012 on the grounds of a former coal-mining operation in Newport Township. The person who discovered the remains was digging for relics, authorities said.
