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Decades-Old Missing Person Mystery Solved After Relative Uploads DNA To GEDMatch

In 1970 an Oregon man discovered a body with "clear signs of foul play". NPR reports that "The identity of the young woman remained a mystery — until Thursday." State authorities identified the woman as Sandra Young, a teenager from Portland who went missing between 1968 and 1969. Her iden...

In 1970 an Oregon man discovered a body with "clear signs of foul play".NPR reports that "The identity of the young woman remained a mystery — until Thursday." Her identity was discovered through advanced DNA technology, which has helped solve stubborn cold cases in recent years. From there, a genetic genealogist working with local law enforcement helped track down other possible relatives and encouraged them to provide their DNA.

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