21st century
forensics.

Othram is revolutionizing how forensic cases are solved, justice is served, and families are mended.

Our mission
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The missing
link to missing
persons.

Othram technology enables the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) and the Australian Federal Police’s (AFP) National DNA Program to identify human remains and resolve missing persons cases. Local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies across the United States and internationally have partnered with Othram to break through previously impenetrable forensic DNA barriers and close previously unsolvable cases.

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Purpose-Built for Forensics

Othram features essential infrastructure and process for testing forensic DNA evidence, including automatic human enrichment, separate unidirectional workflows, and upfront DNA profile feasibility assessment to avoid unnecessary evidence consumption.

Optimized for Identification

Othram digitizes many types of genetic variation, powering proprietary KinSNP® analysis, mixture deconvolution, and genealogy. These methods, in combination with the DNASolves® database and other resources, enable human ID from forensic evidence.

Secure and Accountable

Othram uniquely offers in-house processing of evidence, from DNA extraction, enrichment, and repair, to sequencing and genealogy. Our lab supports chain of custody and is staffed by seasoned forensic DNA analysts with experience testifying in court.

Recent
casework.

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Tennessee Bureau of Investigation

In September 1985, a body was discovered in Tennessee. After exhausting all leads, investigators could not determine the victim's identity.

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Spokane County Medical Examiner's Office

In 1971, a man's body was discovered in the Spokane River. No personal belongings were found, and decomposition prevented visual identification.

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Sonoma County Sheriff's Office

In 2014 and 2021, skeletal remains of an unidentified man were found in California. Despite the work of investigators, the individual could not be identified.

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Kentucky State Police

In 2020, a shallow grave containing a young man was found in Kentucky. Law enforcement worked diligently to identify him, but all leads were exhausted.

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Mohave County Sheriff's Office

In 1996, human remains were discovered in Arizona. Despite investigators multiple attempts to identity the man, his identity remained a mystery.

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Spokane County Sheriff's Office

In 1978, the body of 16-year-old Krisann Baxter was discovered in Washington. Many attempts were made to identify her murderer, but none were successful.

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Tennessee Bureau of Investigation

In 1983, skeletal remains of an unidentified victim were discovered in Tennessee. A DNA profile was entered into CODIS, but no matches were made.

A track record of solves

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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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