In 2023, the county coroner began reopening cold cases as part of a project aiming to identify unknown decedents through advances in forensic genealogy.
"I believe he was murdered," Sheila said. "We are hoping someone may know something." She feels strongly about her father's death not being accidental.
Despite an extensive investigation, the identity of the dead man eluded authorities, and he was buried as Solano County John Doe #3.
His mom passed away three years ago. She never gave up hope in finding him one day," Sheila Ott said, reflecting on her family's struggle.
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