The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office has partnered with GenGenies, a nationally recognized forensic investigative genetic genealogy (IGG) firm, to assist in the identification of human remains discovered in 1996 at the Fox Hollow Farm property.
GenGenies will provide its services at no cost to Hamilton County.
GenGenies specializes in forensic IGG, a cutting-edge investigative tool that uses DNA analysis and genealogical research to map familial relationships surrounding unidentified DNA samples. By doing so, the firm works to generate candidate leads that point toward the identities of unknown individuals, providing valuable direction in both criminal cases and missing persons investigations.
Fishers resident JJ Beck has been an in-house IGG volunteer practitioner since 2024. Recently brought on as a volunteer at GenGenies, she will serve as the direct liaison between the organization and the Coroner’s Office.
County Coroner Jeff Jellison expressed gratitude for the partnership, highlighting both the financial and emotional impact of GenGenies’ contribution.
Jellison
“The expertise GenGenies brings to this case is invaluable,” he said. “Their work not only provides hope for identifying the remains found at Fox Hollow Farm but also saves Hamilton County taxpayers thousands of dollars in investigative costs. We warmly welcome GenGenies to the team of forensic experts working diligently to provide closure to the families of the victims. Their collaboration represents an important step forward in this complex and emotional investigation.”
GenGenies Executive Director Britta Brewer echoed Jellison’s sentiment.
Brewer
“Together, we will work tirelessly to ensure each life is remembered and every name is known,” she said. “To Jeff, the victims, their families and the community as whole, thank you for your trust.”
Fox Hollow Farm is known for its connection to a series of suspected serial killings in the 1990s.
A renewed investigation into the identification of nearly 10,000 bone and bone fragments found at Fox Hollow Farm was initiated by Jellison in 2022 after the case went cold for nearly 30 years.
The partnership with GenGenies reflects a growing reliance on genetic genealogy in cold case and unidentified remains investigations. This innovative approach has become instrumental in uncovering long-hidden identities and helping families find long-awaited answers.