Episode
Identifying the 1800s Wright County Jane Doe - Minnesota
- Podcast
- Forensic Files Unsealed
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- Sep 3, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1984
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Summary
In 2022, construction workers in Wright County, Minnesota, discovered the skeletal remains of a woman buried beneath the site of an old cabin. Forensic experts estimate the woman was a middle-aged Caucasian who lived during the 18th or 19th century. To identify her, the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office has partnered with Othram, a private laboratory specializing in advanced genomic sequencing. This collaboration aims to build a comprehensive DNA profile that can be used for genealogical research. Because these specialized tests are expensive, a crowdfunding campaign has been established to fund the necessary lab work and scientific analysis. Researchers hope these modern tools will finally reveal the identity of this individual and provide a link to her historical descendants. This episode includes AI-generated content.