Dental Mold DNA - Using Innovation to Solve a Cold Case

Welcome to another episode of All Things Crime! In today's episode, we have a special case to discuss that was recently solved using innovative forensic techniques and MVac. Joining us are guests from the Mobile Sheriff's Department and the Intermountain Forensics Crime Lab. We have Olivia McCarter, a genealogy analyst for the Mobile County Sheriff's Office, JT Thornton, a Sergeant with the Mobile County Sheriff's Office, and Danny Hellwig, the Director of Laboratory Development for Intermountain Forensics.

In this captivating episode, we delve into the intriguing story of a Jane Doe case that remained unsolved for many years. Our guests share how they used dental mold DNA and genealogy analysis to finally identify the victim and bring closure to the case. We learn about the victim, Ada Fritz, who led an adventurous life, traveling the world and going on long fishing trips.

However, her journey took a tragic turn when her remains were found with a gunshot to the back of the head and mutilated hands. JT Thornton also provides insight into the investigation, highlighting the evidence and suspicions surrounding the case.

We also explore the suspect, Henderson James Williams, who was arrested for another murder in 1973 and released after a shockingly short period of time. JT Thornton uncovers the connection between Williams and Ada Fritz's murder, shedding light on a chilling pattern of violence. Additionally, we discover how Ada's remains were cremated and buried with the help of a charity.

Join us as we dive into the fascinating details of this cold case and explore the remarkable scientific breakthroughs that were instrumental in bringing justice to Ada Fritz.

Takeaways:
1. Persistence and a fresh perspective can reignite cold case investigations.
2. Collaboration between law enforcement agencies and forensic experts is essential.
3. Dental mold DNA can be a powerful tool in forensic investigations.

Resources:
1.) M-Vac, Dental Mold, and Genealogy Help Restore Ada Fritz’s Name After 47 Years

Connect:

Danny Hellwig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-hellwig-a051472b
Website: https://www.intermountainforensics.com

Olivia McCarter
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-mccarter-7a5629162
Website: https://www.moxxyforensics.com

JT Thornton
Website: https://www.mobileso.com

Jared Bradley
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredvbradley

https://www.m-vac.com/

All Things Crime is a new, comprehensive video series that will explore every aspect of crime and the ensuing investigation, one video interview at a time. The host, Jared Bradley, is the President of M-Vac Systems, which is a wet-vacuum-based forensic DNA collection system and has experience traveling the world training all levels of law enforcement and crime lab DNA analysts in using the M-Vac to help solve the crime. Along the way he has met people from all walks of life and experience in investigating crimes, so is putting that knowledge to use in another way by sharing it in these videos.

If you are interested in more videos about the M-Vac, DNA, and investigations, also check out the M-Vac's channel https://www.youtube.com/@UC4TgqlFFXuAoTPD-QkDKyog

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