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Another Historic Announcement - George Melvin Gillispie & James Goings
Yesterday in Tulsa, IMF team members were in attendance as Mayor Monroe Nichols made another historic announcement regarding the 1921 Mass Graves Investigation.

Intermountain Forensics
Jun 20
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![[Case Resolution] Remains from 1987 identified as Catherine Neely](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/952805_7ccf05ece38446d8888e55fac07d3520~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/952805_7ccf05ece38446d8888e55fac07d3520~mv2.webp)
![[Case Resolution] Remains from 1987 identified as Catherine Neely](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/952805_7ccf05ece38446d8888e55fac07d3520~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/952805_7ccf05ece38446d8888e55fac07d3520~mv2.webp)
[Case Resolution] Remains from 1987 identified as Catherine Neely
Intermountain Forensics is honored to join the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office (AZ), DNAHawkshaw Genetic Genealogy, and other agency partners in announcing the identification of an unidentified woman found in 1987. Through the efforts of this outstanding team, she has now been confirmed as Catherine Neely.

Intermountain Forensics
May 27
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![[Case Resolution] Oldest Remains from 1844 identified as Captain Henry Goodsell](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/952805_9f477c59b2d0413e81dccb8ce5099b42~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/952805_9f477c59b2d0413e81dccb8ce5099b42~mv2.webp)
![[Case Resolution] Oldest Remains from 1844 identified as Captain Henry Goodsell](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/952805_9f477c59b2d0413e81dccb8ce5099b42~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/952805_9f477c59b2d0413e81dccb8ce5099b42~mv2.webp)
[Case Resolution] Oldest Remains from 1844 identified as Captain Henry Goodsell
Intermountain Forensics is honored to have contributed to one of the oldest cold case identifications ever resolved through Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG)—the identification of skeletal remains found along the New Jersey shoreline as Captain Henry Goodsell, a 29-year-old seafarer lost at sea in 1844.

Intermountain Forensics
May 22
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![[Case Resolution] Remains from 1987 identified as Kenneth Dreux Spuller](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/952805_04eaccb2dafd4190984e915443c30a32~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/952805_04eaccb2dafd4190984e915443c30a32~mv2.webp)
![[Case Resolution] Remains from 1987 identified as Kenneth Dreux Spuller](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/952805_04eaccb2dafd4190984e915443c30a32~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/952805_04eaccb2dafd4190984e915443c30a32~mv2.webp)
[Case Resolution] Remains from 1987 identified as Kenneth Dreux Spuller
Intermountain Forensics is honored to join the Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner (AZ) and a dedicated team of independent Investigative Genetic Genealogists in announcing the identification of an unidentified man found in 1987. Through the efforts of this remarkable team, he has now been confirmed as Kenneth Dreux Spuller.

Intermountain Forensics
May 16
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![[Case Resolution] Remains from 2008 identified as Maria Eluvia Mendez Morales](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/952805_dc34c86cc3404a0b9024b77929297fbf~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/952805_dc34c86cc3404a0b9024b77929297fbf~mv2.webp)
![[Case Resolution] Remains from 2008 identified as Maria Eluvia Mendez Morales](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/952805_dc34c86cc3404a0b9024b77929297fbf~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/952805_dc34c86cc3404a0b9024b77929297fbf~mv2.webp)
[Case Resolution] Remains from 2008 identified as Maria Eluvia Mendez Morales
Intermountain Forensics is honored to support Moxxy Forensic Investigations, the Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner, and a compassionate group of supporters in announcing the identification of a teenage girl found deceased in southern Arizona in 2008. After nearly 17 years, she has been confirmed as MarÃa Eluvia Méndez Morales, a 16-year-old from San Marcos, Guatemala.

Intermountain Forensics
May 14
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![[Case Resolution] Remains from 1985 identified as Reginald "Reggie" Frisby](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/952805_db4d805ec4cd40beaa72c956ad1ff2bc~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/952805_db4d805ec4cd40beaa72c956ad1ff2bc~mv2.webp)
![[Case Resolution] Remains from 1985 identified as Reginald "Reggie" Frisby](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/952805_db4d805ec4cd40beaa72c956ad1ff2bc~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/952805_db4d805ec4cd40beaa72c956ad1ff2bc~mv2.webp)
[Case Resolution] Remains from 1985 identified as Reginald "Reggie" Frisby
Intermountain Forensics (IMF) is honored to join our partners, the Calaveras Cold Case Task Force and Identifinders International, to announ

Intermountain Forensics
Jan 23
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![[Case Resolution] Tucson Bus Station Jane Doe identified as Charlotte Mae Petreikis](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/de4276_2359341c1bc94046aa3824b7d1c9e69b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/de4276_2359341c1bc94046aa3824b7d1c9e69b~mv2.webp)
![[Case Resolution] Tucson Bus Station Jane Doe identified as Charlotte Mae Petreikis](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/de4276_2359341c1bc94046aa3824b7d1c9e69b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/de4276_2359341c1bc94046aa3824b7d1c9e69b~mv2.webp)
[Case Resolution] Tucson Bus Station Jane Doe identified as Charlotte Mae Petreikis
Source: US., Yearbooks, 1900-2016 Intermountain Forensics is proud to join the Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner and a talented...

Intermountain Forensics
Dec 11, 2024
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Honoring C. L. Daniel, WWI Veteran and Tulsa Race Massacre Victim
Last week, C. L. Daniel, the first identified Tulsa Race Massacre victim in over 100 years, was honored in a ceremony at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Intermountain Forensics
Nov 20, 2024
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Welcoming DNA Labs International to the 1921 Graves Project: A New Chapter in Identifying Tulsa Race Massacre Victims
We are thrilled to announce an exciting development at Intermountain Forensics that brings us one step closer to achieving justice for...

Danny Hellwig
Sep 25, 2024
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![[Case Resolution] 2021 St. Louis John Doe identified in partnership with Ramapo College IGG Center](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/60113e_b44aebacd17646a1b1b9ae3fd69f4179~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/60113e_b44aebacd17646a1b1b9ae3fd69f4179~mv2.webp)
![[Case Resolution] 2021 St. Louis John Doe identified in partnership with Ramapo College IGG Center](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/60113e_b44aebacd17646a1b1b9ae3fd69f4179~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/60113e_b44aebacd17646a1b1b9ae3fd69f4179~mv2.webp)
[Case Resolution] 2021 St. Louis John Doe identified in partnership with Ramapo College IGG Center
Intermountain Forensics joins the Ramapo College of New Jersey Investigative Geneitc Genealogy (IGG) Center, the St. Louis County Medical...

Danny Hellwig
Aug 28, 2024
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Restoring History: The Journey to Identify CL Daniel, A Tulsa Race Massacre Victim
As the dust settles from the city of Tulsa's historic announcement of the identification of Tulsa Race Massacre victim CL Daniel, we...

Danny Hellwig
Jul 24, 2024
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![[Case Resolution] Remains found in Vernon, Arizona in 2008 identified as Lawrence Edward Knoblauch/Rockafellow](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/de4276_7db73b665a234102afc04ad57c876601~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/de4276_7db73b665a234102afc04ad57c876601~mv2.webp)
![[Case Resolution] Remains found in Vernon, Arizona in 2008 identified as Lawrence Edward Knoblauch/Rockafellow](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/de4276_7db73b665a234102afc04ad57c876601~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/de4276_7db73b665a234102afc04ad57c876601~mv2.webp)
[Case Resolution] Remains found in Vernon, Arizona in 2008 identified as Lawrence Edward Knoblauch/Rockafellow
DNAhawkshaw and Intermountain Forensics (IMF) announce the identification of Lawrence Edward Knoblauch/Rockafellow.

Danny Hellwig
Jul 19, 2024
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Intermountain Forensics is Restructuring for a New Future
Intermountain Forensics is excited to announce a major change for our organization! Effective July 15, 2024 all of IMF’s forensic...

Web Admin
Jul 15, 2024
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![[Update] Uncovering the Past: Significant progress in the Tulsa 1921 Graves Project - Two New DNA Profiles and Updated Surnames/Locations of Interest](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/60113e_3e7a1fa2c4dd48f9943e0f7891762d35~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_409,h_235,fp_0.50_0.50,lg_1,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/60113e_3e7a1fa2c4dd48f9943e0f7891762d35~mv2.webp)
![[Update] Uncovering the Past: Significant progress in the Tulsa 1921 Graves Project - Two New DNA Profiles and Updated Surnames/Locations of Interest](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/60113e_3e7a1fa2c4dd48f9943e0f7891762d35~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_168,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/60113e_3e7a1fa2c4dd48f9943e0f7891762d35~mv2.webp)
[Update] Uncovering the Past: Significant progress in the Tulsa 1921 Graves Project - Two New DNA Profiles and Updated Surnames/Locations of Interest
As the 103rd anniversary of the tragic 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre approaches, the City of Tulsa's quest to identify victims and connect...

Web Admin
May 31, 2024
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![[Case Resolution] Remains found on Mt Elden, AZ in 2019 identified as Mark Austin Dunne](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/de4276_f26d138d8d7a4bb9a8861c1adf72537b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_182,h_224,fp_0.50_0.50,lg_1,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/de4276_f26d138d8d7a4bb9a8861c1adf72537b~mv2.webp)
![[Case Resolution] Remains found on Mt Elden, AZ in 2019 identified as Mark Austin Dunne](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/de4276_f26d138d8d7a4bb9a8861c1adf72537b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_130,h_160,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/de4276_f26d138d8d7a4bb9a8861c1adf72537b~mv2.webp)
[Case Resolution] Remains found on Mt Elden, AZ in 2019 identified as Mark Austin Dunne
Intermountain Forensics (IMF) joins our partner, the Coconino County Sheriff's Office, in announcing that remains located by a hiker in a...

Web Admin
May 30, 2024
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![[Case Resolution] "Windbreaker" John Doe 1986: Identity Confirmed After 37 Years](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/de4276_786105d658624709b43879f696e4fa9f~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/de4276_786105d658624709b43879f696e4fa9f~mv2.webp)
![[Case Resolution] "Windbreaker" John Doe 1986: Identity Confirmed After 37 Years](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/de4276_786105d658624709b43879f696e4fa9f~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/de4276_786105d658624709b43879f696e4fa9f~mv2.webp)
[Case Resolution] "Windbreaker" John Doe 1986: Identity Confirmed After 37 Years
Intermountain Forensics is honored to join the Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner, CES, LLC, and a dedicated group of forensic...

Web Admin
May 21, 2024
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![[Case Resolution] Remains of 1975 "Munsingwear Doe" identified as Gerald Francis Long](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/de4276_f51d723820e14297af74b4a987b8fae8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/de4276_f51d723820e14297af74b4a987b8fae8~mv2.webp)
![[Case Resolution] Remains of 1975 "Munsingwear Doe" identified as Gerald Francis Long](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/de4276_f51d723820e14297af74b4a987b8fae8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/de4276_f51d723820e14297af74b4a987b8fae8~mv2.webp)
[Case Resolution] Remains of 1975 "Munsingwear Doe" identified as Gerald Francis Long
Intermountain Forensics (IMF) joins our partner, the Coconino County Sheriff's Office, to announce that remains previously referred to as...

Web Admin
May 9, 2024
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Remains of U.S. Marine recovered in 1951 Identified as Captain Everett Leland Yager
Intermountain Forensics (IMF) joins our partners, the Ramapo College Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s...

Danny Hellwig
Apr 16, 2024
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Effective Immediately: IMF to Resume Family Tree DNA Database Uploads with Client Authorization
As a result of newly released information, discussions, upload trials, and observations, Intermountain Forensics (IMF) has decided to...

Web Admin
Mar 21, 2024
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Exceptional Achievements in Whole Genome Sequencing for Unsolved Unidentified and Cold Cases!
In one of the most exciting events in our laboratory's history, on February 22, 2023, Intermountain Forensics (IMF) was notified by ANAB,...

Web Admin
Mar 20, 2024
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