Forensic-Grade Genome Sequencing
Digitize DNA Evidence
with Forensic-Grade
Genome Sequencing®
Developed by Othram, Forensic-Grade Genome Sequencing® or FGGS® is used by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies across the United States and internationally to break through previously impenetrable forensic DNA barriers and close previously unsolvable cases.
More forensic genetic genealogy cases have been solved with Othram FGGS® than any other method.
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Unlock Evidence
Access genetic information from forensic evidence that has failed or is unsuitable for testing with other labs and lab methods. This includes highly degraded, contaminated, chemically-damaged, and mixed-source DNA.
Forensic Focused
Evidence processing, from DNA extraction and enrichment & repair, to DNA testing and analysis is performed in-house, with full chain-of-custody, by experienced forensic DNA analysts that have testified in court.
Universally Compatible
Obtain SNP profiles with 100s of thousands of DNA markers, compatible with any genealogy database, with minimum consumption of evidence. Additional tools like KinSNP® & mixture deconvolution help accelerate solves.
Recent
casework.
Massachusetts State Police
In 1989, remains of an unidentified woman were found in Massachusetts. For over three decades, her identity remained a mystery.
Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner's Office
In 1984, skeletal remains were discovered in Nevada. Despite continuous efforts to identify the man, the case went cold.
Riverside District Attorney's Office
In 1994, remains of a woman were discovered in California. Despite investigators’ attempts, the woman could not be identified.
Collier County Sheriff's Office
In 1977, skeletal remains of a man were discovered in Florida. For years, the John Doe had remained unidentified.
Charlotte County Sheriff's Office
In 1988, detectives Robert Hecht was found murdered in his home. The person responsible for his murder could not be identified.
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
In 1983, a deceased female was found with a belt tied around her neck. With all leads exhausted, a suspect was not identified.
Mississippi Office of the State Medical Examiner
In 2022, skeletal remains were transferred into the custody of MS ME's Office. Details of the case matched no known missing persons.
The best
case scenario.
Forensic evidence will degrade over time. Don't lose your evidence or allow it to be destroyed by inadequate testing or inexperienced consultants. We work with forensic professionals, medical examiners and law enforcement globally to achieve results the first time, even when other approaches have failed. Learn how Othram can help you solve your case and support you from crime scene to courtroom.
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