Human remains found in a Kentucky lake 25 years ago have been identified as those of FBI fugitive Roger Parham, who was sought for a rape charge involving a minor in Arkansas.
The remains were identified using advanced DNA technology and forensic genealogy.
The circumstances of his death are now being investigated as a homicide due to the suspicious nature of how his remains were found. (Trending: Assault Weapons Ban Set To Take Effect, Here’s What To Know)
Kentucky State Police noted that when the remains were originally discovered, “investigators were unable to identify the male using traditional investigative techniques.”
“In 2016, the body of the victim was exhumed in hopes that further examinations would help make an identification,” police added.
“Despite extensive efforts using DNA technology, dental examinations, forensic pathology, and other advanced forensic testing, the victim remained unidentified.”
“A partnership with [the] National Missing and Unidentified Persons System and Othram Inc. allowed for advanced genealogy DNA testing of the remains. Through this testing, a relative of the unidentified person was located, which allowed investigators to identify the remains as Roger Parham,” they said.
“On November 21, 1998, Roger Parham was arrested for rape involving a minor. He was subsequently released on bond with conditions, by the Circuit Court of Sebastian County, Arkansas, Fort Smith District,” the FBI stated.
“Parham’s bond was revoked after he failed to appear on the charge of rape.
“On June 3, 1999, a bench warrant was issued for his arrest. A federal arrest warrant was issued by the United States District Court, Western District of Arkansas, Fort Smith, Arkansas, on September 10, 1999, after Parham was charged federally with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution,” the FBI added.
Parham’s exact cause of death remains unknown.
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