Identity of Flagler County cold case homicide victim uncovered after 26-year investigation

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Identity of Flagler County cold case homicide victim uncovered after 26-year investigation
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After 26 years of puzzling investigations and relentless efforts, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) has finally revealed the identity of a once-unknown homicide victim.

The breakthrough in this long-standing cold case was achieved with the collaboration of FCSO’s Cold Case Detective Sarah Scalia and Othram, a private forensic genetic genealogy corporation.The victim has been identified as Robert Bruce McPhail, marking a significant step towards solving the mystery that has remained unsolved for over two decades.

Despite extensive efforts by FCSO and the Medical Examiner’s Office at the time, the victim remained nameless and shrouded in mystery. In 2021, FCSO’s Cold Case Unit teamed up with Othram’s genetic genealogy experts, leading to the eventual breakthrough. Through their combined efforts, Detective Scalia and Othram’s team successfully identified the victim as Robert Bruce McPhail, who was 58 years old at the time of his death.

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