3/24/2022: Update: Article published in Forensic Sciences Research
Identification of a decedent in a 103-year-old homicide case using forensic anthropology and genetic genealogy
Amy R. Michael, Samantha H. Blatt, Mariyam Isa, Anthony Redgrave &Douglas H. Ubelaker
Identified! January 31, 2019:
In 1979, the dismembered remains of a man were found in a cave in Idaho. 40 years later, he was identified using forensic genealogy. The Redgraves led the genealogy team for this case at the DNA Doe Project. This case was brought to the DNA Doe Project by Dr. Amy Michael and Dr. Samantha Blatt of Idaho State University.
Forensic art by Anthony Redgrave.
Read more below and watch the press conference about this amazing case.
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- Case of the Cave Corpse (Officer.com)
- Clark County John Doe (DNA Doe Project)
- Clark County John Doe discovered in 1979 identified by ISU, UNH and DNA DOE Project researchers (ISU News)
- DNA detectives are using new tools to solve decades-old cold cases (Wired UK)
- DNA Evidence Identifies Headless Corpse in Cave as 1916 Axe Murderer (Smithsonian)
- Doctor of Education student helps solve mysteries when he’s not studying
- Headless body found in Idaho cave 40 years ago identified as notorious outlaw who died in 1916 (WTVR)
- Headless Body in Cave Is Identified as 1916 Ax Murder Suspect (New York Times)
- Headless torso found in Idaho cave identified as outlaw who escaped jail more than 100 years ago (News Channel 5)
- Headless Torso in Cave Identified as Fugitive Bootlegger (Inside Edition)
- Human Remains Found in Cave Identified as Outlaw Who Died More Than 100 Years Ago (NBC New York)
- Identifican un cadáver que fue decapitado hace más de 100 años, era el de un fugitivo (Univision)
- Identity of a man found in a cave 40 years ago has been revealed, along with his colorful criminal past (East Idaho News)
- ISU featured in viral story about a 106-year-old cold case (ISU News)
- Joseph Henry Loveless (Wikipedia)
- Murder mystery solved: DNA helps identify headless torso found in Idaho cave 40 years ago (KUTV)
- Remains of unidentified man found 40 years ago in cave may finally be identified (East Idaho News)
- Researchers seek help solving 1970s cold case murder (Idaho State Journal)
- The mystery of Buffalo Cave (Lewiston Tribune)
- What’s In a Name (UNH Today)
