SOLANO COUNTY, Calif. — The body of a man found in Minor Slough on Ryer Island more than 23 years ago has finally been identified.
According to the Solano County Sheriff’s Office, the body of John Doe #3 was found on March 11, 2001. At the time, investigators spent a year trying to identify him, but were unsuccessful and he was buried without being identified.
The coroner’s office started reopening cold cases in summer 2023, including John Doe #3’s case. His body was exhumed and through DNA testing and forensic genealogy was identified as Craig William Ott, of Sacramento.
Investigators say Ott disappeared in January 2001 under unknown circumstances.
Anyone with information about Ott’s disappearance can call Detective Christopher Cavazos at (707) 784-7050 or Coroner Investigator Jessica Dew at (707) 784-7500.
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