Police in San Bruno have identified the parents of a deceased infant whose body was discovered in a city park more than four decades ago, marking a major breakthrough in a cold case through the use of forensic genetic genealogy. The infant’s remains were found in Buckeye Park in November 1981, but investigators at the …
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Bringing the US Navy’s 250-Year History to Life
Joseph-James “J.J.” Ahern spends his days sorting through remarkable materials: files, folders, and documents in the University Archives and Records Center. As senior archivist, he manages Penn’s historic collections, including processing and appraising notable records and papers. Away from work, Ahern has applied his expertise as a volunteer, most recently as a guest curator for an exhibition on the …
Georgia Bureau of Investigation Teams with Othram to Identify a 2021 John Doe
In December 2021, the remains of an unidentified individual were found inside of an abandoned residence on Wolfe Street in Brunswick, Georgia. Brunswick is a small town with a population of approximately 15,000 residents located just south of Savannah near the Turtle River. The Brunswick Police Department responded to the scene and collected evidence in …