ABC13 set to speak with genetic testing lab that helped identify body found on Galveston beach

Police turned to a private genetic testing lab called Othram, which helped identify the body. ABC13 will be speaking with the lab's CEO.

Nearly three years after dying, the body of a man found on Galveston Island has been identified. ABC13 will be speaking with officials who helped solve the case that had gone cold.

On the day the body was found, detectives had very little to help figure out who he was. The only clues were the swim trunks and briefs he had on and the size 11 sandals. To help identify the body, police turned to a private genetic testing lab called Othram. Using DNA, we now know the 24-year-old found that day is Calvin Mbwambo, an exchange student from Tanzania.

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