Undergraduate students at Ramapo College in New Jersey leveraged investigative genetic genealogy to identify the remains of Henry Goodsell, a sea captain whose ship, the Oriental, sank in 1844. The remains, found along South Jersey's coast between 1995 and 2013, were linked to Goodsell through modern DNA techniques and historical research. This collaboration demonstrates a commitment to solving even the oldest cases, as stated by New Jersey State Police superintendent Patrick Callahan, whose agency partnered with the college to resolve the mystery and provide closure to families.
"Using modern genealogy testing to identify bone fragments from the 19th century is a powerful reminder of our unwavering commitment to resolving cases no matter how old."
"The ability to bring answers to families— even generations later— shows how far science and dedication can take us."
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