KinSNP® Rapid Familial Relationship Testing
KinSNP® Priority
Service for Rapid
Relationship Testing
Developed by Othram, KinSNP® allows investigators to infer kinship in closely and distantly related individuals, combining the speed of traditional forensic STR testing, with the power of advanced SNP testing.
Solve your case
Evidently
advanced.
Accelerate Solves
Rapid confirmation or exclusion of relationships between an unknown person and potential relatives. Protect privacy, test fewer candidates and get results in days not months.
Maximize Sensitivity
Using the power of tens of thousands of SNP markers, enable sensitive and accurate measurement of kinship for even distantly related individuals.
Protect Privacy
The entire process is performed in-house, laboratory to analysis, without accessing online genealogical databases or tools — maximizing privacy and security.
Recent
casework.

Orange County Sheriff's Department
In 1974, a male homicide victim was found in California. Unsuccessful efforts were made over the years to establish his identity.

Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office
In 2020, the remains of a man were discovered in Illinois. He could not be identified, and the case went unsolved.

Massachusetts State Police
In 1985, remains of an unidentified man were located in Massachusetts. His identity could not to be determined and the case went cold.

Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences
In 2002, the remains of an unidentified man were found in Houston. His identity could not to be determined, and the case went cold.

Wisconsin Department of Justice
In 1966, Diane Olkwitz was murdered. In 1971, Terri Erdmann was murdered. A suspect was not identified for either case.

Sacramento Police Department
In 1991, the remains of an unidentified woman were found in California. Available leads were followed, but the case went cold.

Georgia Bureau of Investigation
In 1988, skeletal remains of a young child were found in Georgia. Unfortunately, with few solid leads to pursue, the case soon 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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