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Cold Case Solved: DNA Links 1969 Murder Victim to 9/11 Victim's Relative

After over five decades, Patricia Kathleen McGlone, once known as 'Midtown Jane Doe,' has been identified through advanced DNA technology.

  • Patricia Kathleen McGlone, missing since 1969, was identified using DNA linked to a relative of a 9/11 victim.
  • The breakthrough came after a cold case review initiated in 2017 with the aid of modern forensic techniques.
  • McGlone's remains were discovered in 2003 in a Manhattan building's basement, initially leading to a stalled investigation.
  • Evidence including a ring with the initials 'PMcG' and a 1969 dime helped pinpoint the timeline of her death.
  • Investigators continue to seek details about her life and the circumstances surrounding her murder.
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