21st century
forensics.
Othram is revolutionizing how forensic cases are solved, justice is served, and families are mended.
As 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 accredited lab supports chain of custody and is staffed by seasoned forensic DNA analysts with experience testifying in court.
Recent
Casework
Collier County Sheriff's Office
In 1985, a man died due to natural causes on an Immokalee, Florida street. The man's identity was unknown for nearly 40 years.
DeKalb County District Attorney's Office
In 2020, the unidentified remains of a man were discovered in Tucker, Georgia. The man’s identity was unknown for four years.
Baytown Police Department
In 1992, the unidentified remains of a murdered man were found in Baytown, Texas. The man went unidentified for 32 years.
Massachusetts OCME
In 2020, the remains of an unidentified man were found in Massachusetts. The case went cold due to a lack of viable leads.
Buffalo Police Department
In 1989, remains of an unidentified woman were discovered in Buffalo, New York. The case went cold due to a lack of viable leads.
St. Petersburg Police Department
In 1992, man was found on a Florida sidewalk. Despite publicy-released sketches and entry into NamUs, his identity was a mystery.
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
In 1984, the remains of an unidentified man were found in Palm Beach County. His identity has been a mystery for forty years.
