Current:Home > reviews"Mystery" body found in Arizona in 1996 identified as veteran from Los Angeles area -Wealth Momentum Network
"Mystery" body found in Arizona in 1996 identified as veteran from Los Angeles area
View
Date:2025-04-16 12:28:32
The body of a California man has been identified more than 27 years after being found in a northwest Arizona desert area, authorities said Tuesday.
Mohave County Sheriff's officials said remains of a man between 30 and 40 years old were discovered near Kingman in January 1996. The remains were found by two men who were running their dogs and looking for rocks, according to DNASolves.
The man, now identified as Sherman George from the Los Angeles area, died from a gunshot wound to the head, was buried in a shallow grave and may have been a homicide victim, officials said.
Honored Othram could assist the Mohave County Sheriff's Office in identifying Sherman George, who was last seen in 1994 and later found dead in 1996 with a gunshot wound. He was unidentified for almost 30 years. #dnasolveshttps://t.co/Sxvf0EtzqK
— Othram Inc. (@OthramTech) September 12, 2023
"Despite investigators multiple attempts to identity the man, his identity remained a mystery," according to DNASolves.
That remained the case until February, when sheriff's investigators sent a DNA sample to Othram, a Texas-based forensic research company.
Using advanced DNA testing, scientists identified the man as George, who sheriff's officials said was an Army veteran who was known to frequent the deserts in California and Arizona with his military friends prior to his death.
They said George was estranged from his family, who last saw him in late 1994, and he had never been reported missing.
Records show that, during his time in the Army, George was stationed at Fort Liberty, North Carolina (formerly Fort Bragg), according to DNASolves.
Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact the Mohave County Sheriff's Office Detective Division.
- In:
- Arizona
- DNA
- California
veryGood! (26822)
Related
- Federal appeals court upholds $14.25 million fine against Exxon for pollution in Texas
- This '90s Music Icon's Masked Singer Elimination Will Leave You Absolutely Torn
- Mayor wins 2-week write-in campaign to succeed Kentucky lawmaker who died
- Zach Bryan Hints at the “Trouble” He Caused in New Song Dropped After Dave Portnoy Diss Track
- Taylor Swift Eras Archive site launches on singer's 35th birthday. What is it?
- Mayor wins 2-week write-in campaign to succeed Kentucky lawmaker who died
- Target’s Early Black Friday Deals Have Arrived: Save Up to 50% off Ninja, Beats, Apple & Christmas Decor
- Republican David McCormick flips pivotal Pennsylvania Senate seat, ousts Bob Casey
- What to know about Tuesday’s US House primaries to replace Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz
- This '90s Music Icon's Masked Singer Elimination Will Leave You Absolutely Torn
Ranking
- John Galliano out at Maison Margiela, capping year of fashion designer musical chairs
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Open Door
- Jimmy Kimmel fights back tears discussing Trump's election win: 'It was a terrible night'
- Woman asks that battery and assault charges be dropped against Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young
- New Zealand official reverses visa refusal for US conservative influencer Candace Owens
- Can legislation combat the surge of non-consensual deepfake porn? | The Excerpt
- AI DataMind: The SWA Token Fuels Deep Innovation in AI Investment Systems
- How Outer Banks Cast Reacted to Season 4 Finale’s Shocking Ending
Recommendation
Taylor Swift makes surprise visit to Kansas City children’s hospital
Amazon workers in Alabama will have third labor union vote after judge finds illegal influence
Olympic Australian Breakdancer Raygun Announces Retirement After “Upsetting” Criticism
Pascal left Joan's 'Golden Bachelorette' because he was 'the chosen one': 'Men Tell All'
Realtor group picks top 10 housing hot spots for 2025: Did your city make the list?
NYC parents charged in death of 4-year-old boy who prosecutors say was starved to death
Starbucks holiday menu 2024 returns with new refreshers, food items: See the full menu
Certain absentee ballots in one Georgia county will be counted if they’re received late