On Monday, Anthony Redgrave (Trans Doe Task Force, Redgrave Research Forensic Services, FG4LE – Forensic Genealogy Training for Law Enforcement) presented a two hour class on Forensic Genetic Genealogy as part of North Star International K9 Search and Recovery‘s First Responders Seminar. More about the seminar here! During the intro portion of the session, Anthony…
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TDTF Update May/June 2022
Just thought we would give you a few updates as we head into June. Have a happy and safe Pride month! Updates from the Redgraves: Anthony had his 40th birthday in May! Thank you to everyone who wished him a happy birthday and donated to the TDTF for the occasion. Anthony had a great time…
Are all TDTF cases Trans? A clarification:
We have seen that there has been some confusion over how we determine if a case falls under our umbrella of services. The initial and primary focus of the Trans Doe Task Force has been gender variant Doe cases; however, with the addition of the LAMMP (LGBT+ Accountability for Missing and Murdered Persons) database we…
Case Announcement: Owensboro Kentucky Doe 1990
The Trans Doe Task Force (TDTF) has partnered with the Kentucky State Medical Examiner’s Office to identify the remains of a white individual who was recovered from a wooded area off of Pleasant Valley Road in Owensboro, Kentucky on January 7, 1990 (NamUs #UP87). TDTF’s in-house team of LGBTQ+ and informed ally genealogists will provide…
Idaho State University + Trans Doe Task Force Fundraiser Drag Show April 16 2022
On Saturday, April 16, Club Charley’s in Pocatello, Idaho hosted a drag show fundraiser event to benefit the Trans Doe Task Force. There was a variety of performances, a merch/donation/information table, and a raffle for fun items! Local Performers: Spyke Naugahyde, Annie Rexia, Nikki Naugahyde, Oso Aspen Velvet, Luke Ryan, Spirit Wildcat, Evil Lynn, Reigning…
TDTF at the American Association of Biological Anthropologists’ 91st annual meeting
Board and staff members of the Trans Doe Task Force are participating in a symposium at the American Association of Biological Anthropologists (AABA)’s annual meeting on Saturday, March 26th. This is our first year being present at AABA’s annual meeting. The presentation is part of a larger symposium on the topic of sex and gender…
Queered Science: Trans Doe Task Force at AAFS 2022
The Trans Doe Task Force participated in the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) annual scientific meeting for the third year in a row, and our presence was stronger than ever. Many attendees stated that they were specifically looking for TDTF’s presence at AAFS because they use our resources already or had attended previous presentations…
Case Announcement: Harris County TX Doe, 2019
The Trans Doe Task Force (TDTF) has partnered with the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences (HCIFS) to identify the remains of an individual of uncertain race who was recovered from Brays Bayou in Houston, Texas on August 28, 2019 (NamUs #UP60036). The original analysis of the remains resulted in the decedent being classified as…
Identified: William Joseph “Bill” Lewis, 1963-1982
William Joseph Lewis, nicknamed “Bill”, was born on October 13th, 1963. Described as a quiet person by his siblings, Bill was a football player for his high school team until he broke his left leg, leading him to withdraw from school. He was last seen by relatives in Houston, Texas in February of 1982, where…
New “Give/Shop” page and ways to support TDTF
We hope that everyone is doing okay following the emotionally intense week that culminated with the Trans Day of Remembrance. If you are starting to think about holiday giving, we have added a page to our website we would like you to check out. On this page, you will find several ways to support our…