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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

Overview

  • 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.