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Justiceinfrastructureis broken.
Every day, families wait for answers that should be possible.
Cutting-edge science now exists to help virtually all families find answers. But investigations still rely on workflows and systems developed decades ago, making those answers the exception rather than the rule.
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Unsolved cases are infrastructure failures.
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The highway systemdelivers goods.
Justice infrastructureshould deliver answers.
Funding. Technology. Data. People. Connected into a system that transforms evidence into identity and delivers answers to families.
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58:41She was a Bridesmaid at Her Killer's Wedding
34:59Her Killer Left Her in a River... and Almost Got Away With It
39:11Police Didn't Tell Him Her Name. He Said It Anyway.
45:13Her Killer Was a Serial Rapist Hiding in Plain Sight
28:46They Thought Their Father Walked Out... Then DNA Told a Different Story
35:46The Trail to Her Killer Led Right Next Door
34:11Her Killer was the Last Person Anyone Suspected
Member funded34:44The Girl Left at the Bottom of a Motel Pool
52:57Her Killer Hid in Plain Sight for 47 Years
Member funded27:44The Girl Known Only as "Baby Girl" Identified At Last.png)
26:11She Left Them Behind... 60 Years Later, DNA Revealed Why
24:25The 14 Year Old Girl Who Finally Got To Go HomeHelp build the grid.
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Your questions, answered.
How does my membership money help solve cases?
Memberships help fund forensic DNA testing, genetic genealogy investigations, DNA database access, and other tools used to identify unknown individuals and generate investigative leads. Members have already helped fund 164 cases.
Why become a member if I can follow for free?
Followers learn about the work. Members help make the work possible by funding forensic DNA testing, genetic genealogy investigations, and other resources used to generate answers.
Which Smart TVs can I watch Othram Studios on?
Othram Studios currently has apps on Apple TV and Roku. By the end of October, we will additionally have apps on Google TV, Samsung, Amazon Fire TV, and LG. We plan to support every possible platform.
How are member-funded cases selected?
Cases are selected based on the available evidence, the opportunity to generate new investigative leads through forensic DNA testing and genetic genealogy, and the potential to deliver answers to families and investigators.
Will I get updates on the cases I help fund?
Yes. Members receive updates on member-funded cases, investigative progress, identifications, and other milestones as cases move forward and new information becomes available.
Can I change or cancel my membership at any time?
Yes. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel your membership at any time.
Do you work directly with law enforcement agencies?
Yes. Othram works directly with law enforcement agencies, medical examiners, coroners, and other investigative partners across the United States and around the world to help identify unknown individuals and generate investigative leads.