Orange County Cold Case Victim Identified After Four Decades
DNA analysis and forensic genealogy help solve the mystery of Maritza Glean Grimmett's 1983 disappearance
- Children discovered Grimmett's skull in 1983 in Lake Forest, California.
- Approximately 70% of her remains were excavated, but identification remained elusive for decades.
- DNA samples and forensic renderings posted online led to a breakthrough in 2023.
- Grimmett, a Panamanian native, was 20 years old and had recently moved to California when she disappeared.
- The investigation into the circumstances of her death is ongoing, with authorities seeking further information.
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