DNA ID Solves 2006 Beach Remains: Former Oregon Mayor Ed Asher

TL;DR
Almost 20 years after remains were found on a Taholah beach, investigators confirmed they belonged to Clarence Edwin 'Ed' Asher, a former Fossil, Oregon mayor who disappeared while crabbing in 2006, using DNA analysis and genetic genealogy.
- Remains found on Washington beach identified as former Oregon mayor after nearly 20 years KATU
- Grays Harbor County John Doe (2006) is Identified DNASolves.com
- Remains found on Washington beach identified as former Oregon mayor KOIN.com
- Skeleton found on western Washington beach identified as former Oregon mayor KOMO
- Skeletal remains found on WA beach identified as former Oregon mayor MyNorthwest.com
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