Hurricane Helene weakens yet still triggers perilous storm surges and flooding in Southeast U.S.

Today's conservative headline is brought to you by the Republican Ballot Publication. We're dedicated in providing our readers with the most relevant conservative news. [Hurricane Helene Weakens Rapidly after Landfall, But Continues to Unleash Dangerous Storm Surges and Flooding Across Southeast U.S.] [Hurricane Helene Weakens Rapidly after Landfall, But Continues to Unleash Dangerous Storm Surges and Flooding Across Southeast U.S.]( Quest for Identity: Tucson Community Urged to Aid in Naming John Doe in Decades-Old Border Mystery Tucson, Ariz. - Seeking assistance in a long-standing mystery, the Pima County Medical Examiner's Office has issued a call to relatives and locals who might hold the key to identifying a teenage boy whose life was tragically cut short by gunfire near the border two decades ago. Revealed as a cold case from 2004, the teenager's case has puzzled authorities and now turns toward community involvement through genealogical insights to possibly unearth his identity. In September 2004, the young man, tentatively referred to as "Sasabe John Doe" due to the vicinity of his discovery just inside the border near Sasabe, Mexico, met a violent end. According to Dr. Bruce Anderson, a forensic anthropologist at the medical examiner's office, limited details about the teenager have surfaced over the years. The case, logged into the FBI's fingerprint and DNA databases, has yet to match with any known identities, hinting he may have been new to the area at the time of his death. His physical appearance at the time of discovery-betraying his young age, between 16 and 20, and a slender frame cloaked in a blue sweatshirt and green jeans-was preserved enough for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to produce a lifelike rendering. Found in his possession were two red beans marked in black, known cultural artifacts carried for luck in some Native American tribes, which hinted at a possible tribal connection. Despite consulting with tribal police, no missing person reports have matched the young man. Recent developments have emerged thanks to the involvement of Moxxy Forensic Investigations, a group specializing in investigative genealogy. The team refers to him as "Victoriano," a placeholder name that humanizes their subject. Their DNA analysis indicates his ancestry is predominantly Native American, with significant links to regions including Sonoran Mexico and the Tohono O'odham Nation. Following genetic profiling, a distant cousin, Melissa Stevens, who resides in Maryland, was identified, revealing family features startlingly familiar in "Victoriano." Spurred by her longstanding interest in genealogy, Stevens had previously input her genetic information into a public database where Moxxy later found a match. "Seeing his face was like looking at my own family. It stirred something in me, knowing I might help give him back his name," Stevens explained. Her cooperation with Moxxy Forensic Investigations is part of a broader effort to solve cold cases, motivated by the personal connection she has unearthed. Currently, the call is open for others in the Tucson area, who may unknowingly be related to "Victoriano," to submit their DNA to genealogy databases. The medical examiner's office emphasizes the simplicity and non-invasive nature of DNA tests which could precipitate crucial breakthroughs in this case. While the remains of Sasabe John Doe rest at the medical examiner's office, awaiting identification, the hope is to eventually reconnect him with his family, permitting them the closure of claiming him. Dr. Anderson noted that it is not uncommon for families, particularly those affected by violence, to hesitate in coming forward due to fear of repercussion or involvement in criminal investigations. However, resolving his identity could provide much-needed relief and possibly protect others by elucidating elements of cross-border criminal activities prevalent at the time of his demise. The office urges anyone who might share a connection with the boy known as Sasabe John Doe to consider reaching out or undergoing genetic profiling through services that feed into public databases such as GedMatch. This information could be the key to unlocking not only his identity but also offering solace to a family long unaware of their loss. [Visit Republican Ballot News]( Republican Ballot News, 70 South West Century Drive, Suite 100 PMB 5102, Bend, OR 97702 Intended for: {EMAIL} [View Online]( | [Terms of Use]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe from All](