21st century
forensics.
Othram is revolutionizing how forensic cases are solved, justice is served, and families are mended.
Our missionAs featured in
The missing
link to missing
persons.
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.
In 1984, a female body was discovered along the south shore of the Spokane River. Though many identification methods were attempted, the case remained unsolved.
In 1984, skeletonized human remains were discovered near Troy, Missouri. Investigators pursued all available leads to identify the victim, but he remained unidentified for 38 years.
In 2022 two deceased individuals, a man and a woman, were found inside of a burnt home. The female could not be identified due to damage caused by the fire.
In November 2020, skeletal remains of an unidentified woman were found in Tennessee. Investigators were unable to identify the victim through traditional forensic methods.
In 1974, the remains of a body were discovered in Tennessee. Throughout the years and as technology improved many investigators attempted to identify the remains but were unsuccessful.
In 1978, the body of a white female homicide victim was discovered in Rankin County, Mississippi. There were no clues at the scene that could be used to identify her.
In 1996, officers responded to the discovery of a deceased infant in a trashcan at the University of Georgia. With few leads to pursue, the case soon went cold.
