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The case was taken on by the DNA Doe Project. Through forensic genealogy, they were able to identify several strong candidates. After obtaining Frisch's dental records from Hawaii, investigators were able to confirm the identity. |
The case was taken on by the DNA Doe Project. Through forensic genealogy, they were able to identify several strong candidates. After obtaining Frisch's dental records from Hawaii, investigators were able to confirm the identity. |
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| − | Frisch had addresses in Hawaii and Peoria, Illinois. He was never reported missing as his parents are deceased and had few family members in the Peoria area. |
+ | Frisch had addresses in Hawaii and Peoria, Illinois. He was never reported missing as his parents are deceased and he had few family members in the Peoria area. |
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Revision as of 18:01, 28 January 2020
This individual was recently confirmed to have been identified. Some details may change as more information is released publicly.
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| Name | John H. Frisch Jr. |
| Sex | Male |
| Found | November 13, 2016 (torso) June 12, 2017 (head) |
| Location | Peoria County, Illinois |
| Missing from | Hawaii Peoria, Illinois |
| Identified | January 2020 |
| Span | 3 years |
| Age | 56 |
| Cause of death | Beating |
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John H. Frisch Jr. was a man whose torso was initially recovered from the Illinois River on November 13, 2016, in Peoria County. On June 12, 2017, his skull was also recovered from the Illinois River.
Reconstruction
He underwent testing by the DNA Doe Project. His identity was announced on January 28, 2020, with more details to be announced in a press conference.
Case
A torso was discovered in the Illinois River on November 13, 2016. Later on June 12, 2017, a skull was also discovered in the Illinois River.
The cause of death was blunt force trauma and the body had been dismembered before being placed into the river.
Identification
The case was taken on by the DNA Doe Project. Through forensic genealogy, they were able to identify several strong candidates. After obtaining Frisch's dental records from Hawaii, investigators were able to confirm the identity.
Frisch had addresses in Hawaii and Peoria, Illinois. He was never reported missing as his parents are deceased and he had few family members in the Peoria area.