Berkeley County, S.C. Sheriff’s Office & FBI Leverage Othram’s Forensic Sequencing Platform to Identify a 2023 Assault Suspect

Advanced DNA testing by Othram-Profile to FBI’s forensic genetic genealogy team–Identification and arrest of suspect for sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl.  Within a year of the incident. The suspect has been linked to a similar crime in the area.

https://www.hrc.org/resources/what-to-do-if-youve-been-the-victim-of-a-hate-crime

One year. It takes a year to run a buccal swab in Michigan if it’s OCCK-related. Coming up on the one-year anniversary. All talk. No action. Another gas-light special.

Violence

It is unsurprising that the National Domestic Violence Hotline is currently experiencing a very high volume. Wait times are longer, but here’s where you can get help:

There is also 24/7 access to resources for teen and young adult relationships.

Here is a link to International Domestic Violence Resources:

The National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAIN–Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network):

https://rainn.org/resources

How to identify and assist a human trafficking victim:

https://www.state.gov/identify-and-assist-a-trafficking-victim

To report child sexual exploitation:

https://report.cybertip.org

What to do if you have been the victim of a hate crime:

https://www.hrc.org/resources/what-to-do-if-youve-been-the-victim-of-a-hate-crime

And consider this guide to Rideshare Safety and Sexual Abuse Prevention:

https://www.cordiscosaile.com/rideshare-safety-tips

The responsiveness of the federal government could swiftly change if resources are diverted or priorities are shifted. The status of nonprofits in 2025 could be altered by federal legislation, lessening the protections that currently exist. Some states provide solid resources that parallel what is listed above. Some don’t.

Be vigilant.