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Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Yahoo
Mystery surrounds Charlotte man's remains found in Georgia woods in 1986, feds say
What happened to David Clary? Authorities hope the public can help solve the mystery after genetic technology recently identified remains found by hunters in Georgia woods in 1986 as the Charlotte resident. Clary grew up in Charlotte, Georgia Bureau of Investigation agents said in a recent news release. At the time of his death, he made frequent trips to the Atlanta area and north Georgia, investigators said. 'His last known location was in Gwinnett County,' according to the agency. An autopsy at the time revealed the manner of death as homicide, investigators said. The remains were found on Saturday, Aug. 9, 1986, south of Elijay in Gilmer County, GBI agents said. 'The GBI and the Gilmer County Sheriff's Office investigated numerous leads to identify the remains, but to no avail,' according to the March 24 statement. In February 2024, the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Cleveland and GBI Cold Case Unit partnered with the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and Texas-based Othram Inc. to conduct advanced DNA testing, GBI agents said. Othram uses 'forensic-grade genome sequencing to develop comprehensive genealogical profiles,' according to the GBI. Based on the DNA, a genealogical search by Othram, the GBI and FBI produced leads that led to Clary's identification. Investigators ask anyone with information about Clary to call the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Cleveland at 706-348-4866, the GBI Cold Case Unit at 404-239-2106 or the Gilmer County Sheriff's Office at 706-635-4646. Anonymous tips can be made on the GBI Tip Line at 1-800-597-TIPS (8477) and online, at
CBS News
25-03-2025
- CBS News
Forensic genetic genealogy helps identify North Carolina "John Doe" killed in 1986
A 1986 murder victim has been identified after a cold case investigative unit combined forces with a forensic genetic genealogy company. Hunters found a set of male human remains in a wooded area in Gilmer County, Georgia, on Aug. 9, 1986, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said in a news release . The remains were described as partially skeletal, according to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System . They had also been scattered, police said, suggesting animal activity. An autopsy ruled the manner of death as a homicide, but no identification could be made. The details of the case were entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Gilmer County Sheriff's Office "investigated numerous leads to identify the remains, but to no avail," the bureau said. In February 2024, the bureau began working with Othram, a company that has used advanced DNA testing to solve crimes and identify remains. The company was able to take a sample from the remains and develop a comprehensive genealogy profile, it said in a news release . That profile was then used to search for new leads in the case. Investigators traveled across the country as part of the follow-up, Othram said, and contacted and tested possible relatives. They finally identified a set of relatives who were able to identify the man as David Clary, who was in his late 20s when he was killed. He grew up in the area of Charlotte, North Carolina. At the time of his death, he traveled frequently to Georgia, according to Othram. Clary's family was told of his identification in February 2025, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said. A criminal investigation into Clary's death remains active, the bureau said.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Yahoo
After 39 years, GBI identifies remains from Gilmer County homicide case
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced Monday that remains from a homicide investigation in 1986 have been identified. Along with the help of federal agents, the GBI said the remains found in Gilmer County belong to homicide victim David Clary. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Hunters found Clary's body on Aug. 9, 1986 in woods south of Ellijay. After officials investigated numerous leads, the GBI and Gilmer County sheriff's Office at first failed to identify the remains. Then, in Feb. 2024, the GBI said they partnered with the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and Othram, Inc to use advanced DNA testing to examine the remains, leading to Clary's identification. TRENDING STORIES: UGA student who went viral for smiling mugshot arrested again Tucker man says his truck was stolen while he was just feet away at a restaurant GA jury awards nearly $2.1 billion verdict to man who says Roundup weedkiller caused his cancer 'Based on the DNA, a genealogical search by the investigative team, including Othram, GBI intelligence analysts, FBI Atlanta and FBI Atlanta's Gainesville Resident Agency produced leads that led to David Clary's identification. FBI Portland helped with interviews and testing during the process,' the GBI said in a statement. Now that he's been identified, the GBI is continuing its investigation. The agency said Clary grew up in Charlotte, N.C. and at the time of his death, he made frequent trips to metro Atlanta and north Georgia. He was last seen in Gwinnett County, according to the GBI. Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Cleveland at 706-348-4866, the GBI Cold Case Unit at 404 239-2106 or the Gilmer County Sheriff's Office at 706 635-4646. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
