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OSU DNA Genealogy Confirms Edward “Buddy” Jackson Remains
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- Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department identified the remains as Edward “Buddy” Jackson.
- Clark County Coroner Melanie Rouse announced the identification on Oct. 15, 2026.
- Oklahoma State University DNA genealogy produced a compelling match confirming Jackson’s identity.
- Boaters discovered Jackson’s body in a barrel at Hemenway Harbor, Lake Mead on May 1, 2022.
- Detectives said no evidence links the death to organized crime or Las Vegas.