Cold Case Solved by DNA Tech | Birmingham News

In 2020, human remains found on a Birmingham porch sparked a six-year mystery—belonging to Willie Warren Tansil Jr., who vanished from Michigan in 2017. With no leads and traditional DNA failing, the case went cold… until forensic genealogy unlocked new possibilities in 2025. By connecting distant relatives across the country, investigators confirmed his identity, finally bringing closure to a haunting disappearance rooted in natural causes and a chillingly detailed scar. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/29881e82c98f6fc0