EPISODE · Nov 17, 2025 · 23 MIN
Doe ID: 'Government Camp Jane Doe' Wanda Herr
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Episode 165 Doe ID: 'Government Camp Jane Doe' Wanda Herr In August, 1986, a human skull and some bones were found of Highway 26 near Government Camp, Oregon. There was nothing to help ID the victim, who the authorities believed was a female between the ages of 17 and 30. An expert believed that the skull had been there for as long as ten years, but some time later, that idea would be challenged. Eventually, DNA & genealogy would prove that 'Government Camp Jane Doe' was actually Wanda Ann Herr who was described as a "chronic runaway" and had last been seen by her family in Oregon in 1976. Her case is being investigated as a possible homicide, although it's likely due to very little potential evidence, the mystery surrounding her death will never be solved. This episode is sponsored by Uncommon Goods; your source for unique gifts. Listeners of DNA ID can save 15% on their next purchase at Uncommon Goods by using our special link. To listen to every episode of DNA: ID ad-free and get other benefits, simply visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscription. Of course, you can also support DNA: ID with a Patreon subscription. Follow us on social media; find all of our social media links in one spot at our Linktree: linktr.ee/dnaidpodcast
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