Identifinders International

09/21/2026

The Calaveras Cold Case Task Force never gave up trying to give Anita Kathleen Ranker her name back. They have truly served the people of Calaveras County well. We are proud to have partnered with them to bring some comfort to her family and to her community.

Almost 11 years after her remains were found by miners scavenging drought-depleted New Melones by the Parrotts Ferry Bridge, a likely homicide victim has been reunited with her name. After completing a months-long Department of Justice approvals process, Calaveras Cold Case Task Force (CCCTF) offici...

06/05/2026

We are very happy to Identify James Daniel Reed and make it possible for the King County Office of the Medical Examiner return James' remains to his family. Thanks to Cold Case Coalition and Gray Hughes Investigates for funding this case.

06/04/2026

We were grateful to assist the Elko County Sheriff's Office and the Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office in bringing resolution to this case.