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FBI Identifies 1965 Oregon Fisherman Victim via DNA Match

FBI agents identified the remains of Armas Henry Lahti, a World War II Navy veteran and commercial fisherman who vanished in 1965, using investigative genetic genealogy. His body was found in 1972 in Bandon, Oregon, but remained unidentified for over 50 years. A DNA sample from his second cousin’s son, who died in the 2010s, provided the crucial link. Investigators are now pursuing leads regarding a possible bar dispute in Newport, Oregon, to determine the cause of his death.

via CNN|

#cold-case #crime-and-justice #fbi

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Decades-Old Cold Case of WWII Veteran Milkman's Murder Finally Solved"

After more than 50 years, detectives in Florida have solved the 1968 killing of World War II veteran and milkman Hiram “Ross” Grayam, who was found shot to death next to his milk truck. The case went cold for decades until witnesses came forward after the main suspect, Thomas J. Williams, died in 2016. Williams had confessed to the murder to his ex-wife and a friend of his sister. Detectives are now seeking information about the second man seen with Grayam before his death.

via ABC News|

#cold-case #crime #detectives

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"56-Year Cold Case Solved: WWII Veteran Milkman's Killer Identified"

The 1968 cold case of a Florida milkman and WWII veteran, Hiram "Ross" Grayam, has been solved 56 years later, with the emergence of two individuals who say the suspect confessed to them. The sheriff's office identified Thomas J. Williams as the likely shooter, who died in 2016, but two people came forward prior to his death, stating he had confessed to them. The case was reopened in 2006 at the family's request, and recent tips from an inmate and Williams' ex-wife corroborated the confession. The sheriff's office is seeking more information from the community to fully close the case.

via CNN|

#cold-case #confession #crime

human-interest2 years ago•2 min saved

"111-Year-Old Man Born in Titanic Year Becomes World's Oldest"

John Alfred Tinniswood, an 111-year-old great-grandfather in England, has become the world's oldest person after the death of the previous record holder. Born in 1912, the same year the Titanic sank, Tinniswood attributes his longevity to "pure luck" and advises younger generations to always give their best effort. He worked in accounts for Shell and BP until his retirement, and now resides in a Southport retirement home, where he is known as "a big chatterbox."

via New York Post |

#england #guinness-world-records #human-interest

human-interest2 years ago•1 min saved

"Texas Governor Greg Abbott Skydives with 106-Year-Old World War II Vet in Record-Breaking Jump"

Texas Governor Greg Abbott went skydiving with 106-year-old World War II veteran Al Blaschke, who has previously broken records for his aerial feats. The dive was a success, with Abbott and Blaschke landing separately in tandem parachutes. Blaschke has made headlines for his previous skydives, including breaking the world record for the oldest man to do a tandem parachute jump. Abbott, who uses a wheelchair due to a past accident, had promised to skydive with Blaschke when they first met a year ago.

via The Texas Tribune|

#al-blaschke #greg-abbott #human-interest