Human remains recovered in 2002 are identified
ELKHORN--The Walworth County Sheriff's Office and Walworth County Coroner’s Office have identified the human remains that were recovered March 26, 2002.
The remains have been identified as Daniel M. Walden of South Milwaukee. Walden was reported missing to the South Milwaukee Police Department on December 27, 1998. Walden was 38 years old at the time of his disappearance.
The cause of Walden’s death was blunt force trauma to the head. The death is being investigated as a homicide.
Anyone with information concerning Walden’s disappearance or death should contact Detective David Fladten of the Walworth County Sheriff's Office at (262) 741-4423. Those wishing to remain anonymous may also call Walworth County Crimestoppers at (262) 723-2677.
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Jul 28, 2009 at 7:29 a.m.
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Wow JohnDoe, You're clearly an expert on all thing crime related. Funny how you're just picking on other people rather than answer anything...
Jul 28, 2009 at 12:07 a.m.
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"You can take a DNA sample (and you won't always get a good one)," ummm...either you get one or you don't.
" that does you no good until you have a tentative identification and a close enough family member willing to be tested."
Not true... there are many in the database involuntarily.
"The detectives would start with basic measurements and general characteristics (race, gender, height), then scour missing persons reports. Sometimes other law enforcement agencies are contacted and asked about matches. If nothing is found quickly, it can become a "cold case" and only get worked on when detectives are not preoccupied with active investigations."
janesvillean...either you are a wannabe detective or/and watch too much TV.
Jul 27, 2009 at 11:38 p.m.
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You start with remains. You can take a DNA sample (and you won't always get a good one), but that does you no good until you have a tentative identification and a close enough family member willing to be tested. The detectives would start with basic measurements and general characteristics (race, gender, height), then scour missing persons reports. Sometimes other law enforcement agencies are contacted and asked about matches. If nothing is found quickly, it can become a "cold case" and only get worked on when detectives are not preoccupied with active investigations.
Jul 27, 2009 at 11:07 p.m.
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michellemt640...if you are not an idiot (your words not mine) and I'll take that at face value...and I'll give you the benefit of the doubt on this one...then you really should be able to do a simple internet investigation to answer your own question.
In the mean time...I'll sip a Pinot Noir...awaiting your hyper-response.
Jul 27, 2009 at 10:45 p.m.
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Yeah John, I'm not an idiot, I know that.
I suggest you stop assuming everyone believes what they see on TV.
Even so, I don't watch CSI.
Doesnt change my question, what took so long, and whats involved? Anyone have anything productive to tell me?
Jul 27, 2009 at 6:47 p.m.
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"Not criticizing anyone, but why did it take 7 years?"
Because...NEWSFLASH....the CSI you watch on TV is...FICTION!
Jul 27, 2009 at 3:44 p.m.
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Good Job,
Jul 27, 2009 at 2:08 p.m.
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Not criticizing anyone, but why did it take 7 years? Whats involved?
Jul 27, 2009 at 1 p.m.
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Sad, but at least maybe the family can have some closure now. My condolences to them.
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