In 2023, the identities of two individuals whose remains were found in 1998 in the North Bay were revealed through forensic genealogy. Deborah Mitchell Cordier's remains were discovered near Point Reyes, and through collaborations between law enforcement and forensic genealogy experts, her identity was confirmed. Similarly, Robert Michael Ream was identified after his remains were found in Santa Rosa. Both cases highlight the role of modern DNA analysis in solving cold cases, although details regarding their deaths remain scarce.
Through advancements in forensic genealogy, the remains of two unidentified bodies found in the North Bay in 1998 have finally been named after 27 years.
The partnership between the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office and forensic genealogy company Othram played a crucial role in establishing DNA profiles for the victims.
Deborah Mitchell Cordier, born in Atlanta in 1952, was identified through DNA analysis, but the circumstances of her death remain unclear.
Robert Michael Ream, identified through DNA analysis, was found near Hearn Avenue in 1998, though little is known about his life or cause of death.
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