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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
