Remains in Ohio identified as Pontiac man missing since 1994

The skeletal remains discovered in Canton, Ohio, in 2001 have been identified as Anthony Bernard Gulley, a 24-year-old man from Pontiac, Michigan, who was reported missing in 1994. His death has been ruled a homicide, with evidence suggesting he was shot by George Frederick Washington, a suspect in other violent crimes who later died in a police shootout. The identification of Gulley's remains was made possible through advanced DNA technology and the efforts of the DNA Doe Project, which specializes in solving cold cases using genetic genealogy. Gulley's sister expressed bittersweet relief at the resolution, while his daughters remain hopeful for closure once their father's remains are returned to Michigan. Authorities confirmed that Gulley was not involved in any criminal activity prior to his death. The case highlights the advancements in forensic science that allow for the identification of long-missing persons.