Genealogy May be Final Chance to Identify Man Discarded in Woods 45 Years Ago
On March 11, 1982, two males were camping in the woods near Ormond Beach in Volusia County, Florida. While exploring the area, they found more than broken branches and kindling to start a fire. Buried under a pile of pine needles, the campers stumbled across a set of human bones. Their discovery would launch an investigation into the identity of the remains spanning 45 years — and counting. Today, the Volusia Sheriff's Office is getting outside help from Allison Peacock, president of FHD Forensics, to explore how DNA and family history may one day solve this mystery.
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About the Cold Case Florida Podcast
Cold Case Florida was created by the Florida Sheriffs Association to shine a light on some of the state's more than 19,000 unsolved homicides dating back to 1965, and to give the public a chance to help close them. Each episode partners with a local sheriff's office to revisit a case that's gone cold, with the goal of bringing justice to perpetrators and closure to families still waiting for answers. Explore the full episode archive at flsheriffs.org/coldcase.
About the Florida Sheriffs Association
Founded in 1893, the Florida Sheriffs Association has been the leading voice of Florida's sheriffs, dedicated to protecting citizens and visitors across the state. FSA is committed to fostering the effectiveness of the Office of Sheriff through leadership, innovative practices, legislative initiatives, education and training. That support includes initiatives such as the Cold Case Advisory Commission, which brings sheriffs' offices together quarterly to review unsolved homicide cases and share investigative resources statewide. Learn more about FSA's mission at flsheriffs.org/about.
Support Florida's Sheriffs
FSA members and supporters help fund the training, resources and advocacy that keep Florida's sheriffs' offices equipped to serve their communities. Join or renew your FSA membership to help support law enforcement across the state.
Sponsor This Podcast
Interested in reaching an engaged audience while supporting a cause that matters? Learn about sponsorship opportunities at flsheriffs.org/advertise.
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