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.
Mississippi Office of the State Medical Examiner
In 2023, human cranial remains were found in Mississippi. Details of the case were entered into NamUs, but he was never identified.
St. Johns County Sheriff's Office
In 1985, the remains of an unidentified woman were found in Florida. For years, the woman could not be identified.
Calgary Police Service
In 2022, the remains of an unidentified man were discovered in Alberta. All traditional identification methods were exhausted.
Michigan State Police
In 2009, remains of an unidentified man were discovered in Michigan. Despite investigative efforts, his identity could not be determined.
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
In 1979, the remains of a woman were found in California. Despite exhaustive efforts to identify her, the case went cold.
Mississippi Office of the State Medical Examiner
In 2022, skeletal remains of an unidentified individual were discovered in Mississippi. The individual could not be identified.
Utah Department of Public Safety
In 2014, the remains of an unidentified man were found in Utah. Despite attempts to identify him, the case went cold.
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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