21st century
forensics.

Othram is revolutionizing how forensic cases are solved, justice is served, and families are mended.

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The missing
link to missing
persons.

Othram technology enables the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) and the Australian Federal Police’s (AFP) National DNA Program to identify human remains and resolve missing persons cases. Local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies across the United States and internationally have partnered with Othram to break through previously impenetrable forensic DNA barriers and close previously unsolvable cases.

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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

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Clallam County Sheriff’s Office

In 2008, unknown human remains were found on a Port Angeles, WA beach. After nearly 20 years, the mystery is solved.

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Arkansas State Police

In 1984, the remains of a murdered man were found east of Little Rock, Arkansas. After 40 years, he is now identified.

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Rankin County Coroner's Office

In 2022, the remains of a man were discovered in Pearl, MS. His identity is now confirmed through advanced DNA testing and analysis.

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Sonoma County Sheriff's Office

In February 1998, an unidentified man's remains were found in Santa Rosa, CA. He is now identified after 27 years.

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Albany Police Department

In 1997, a newborn infant's body was found in Albany, New York's Washington Park. The baby, who had been burned, went unidentified for nearly thirty years.

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New Haven Police Department

In 1999, 23-month-old Andrea Reyes was kidnapped in New Haven, CT. After nearly three decades, she has been located and her identity is confirmed.

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Michigan State Police

In 2011, 20-year-old Andrea Eilber was murdered in Lapeer County, Michigan. After 14 years, a new suspect was identified and charged in the case.

A track record of solves

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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 and our accredited laboratory can help you solve your case and support you from crime scene to courtroom.

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A DNA testing kit

How you
can help.

It’s easy—and safe—to submit your at-home DNA test kit. We’ll use your information as a single data point that could help connect the dots to solve a crime or reunite an unidentified person with their family.

When you upload your DNA data, your specific genetic information isn’t disclosed. Your data are used to help law enforcement better home in on a suspect or unidentified person, kind of like sonar for solving crimes.