Albert Johnson

Scientists Narrow Search For Mysterious Mad Trapper To Sweden

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Friday, July 30, 2021

During the pursuit, the Mad Trapper shot and killed Constable E. Millen.

Key Points: 
  • During the pursuit, the Mad Trapper shot and killed Constable E. Millen.
  • With the help of indigenous guides the Mad Trapper was located and killed during a gun battle on the Eagle River on February 17, 1932.
  • Starting from exhumed remains, the Othram team leveraged Forensic-Grade Genome Sequencing to develop a comprehensive genealogical profile for the Mad Trapper.
  • Our analysis suggests that the Mad Trapper is their descendant, or he is the descendant of one of their close relatives.