In 2003, human body parts were found in a dumpster in Rancho San Diego. At the time, the victim was not identified.
Nearly 20 years later, the Sheriff's Homicide Unit has used groundbreaking genealogy technology to identify the victim and make an arrest in this case.
Within the San Diego County area, this is the first case that a victim was identified using Investigative Genetic Genealogy. Coupled with the fact that the Homicide Investigation after that led to the arrest of the suspect.
Watch a media briefing held by Sheriff's Homicide Unit regarding the case of Laurie Potter.
The investigation into the murder of Laurie Potter is ongoing. The Cold Case Team would like to speak with anybody who knew Laurie or Jack in the mid-80s thru present.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (858) 285-6330 or (858) 565-5200 after hours. You can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
