Remains of Missing Oregon Teen Identified After Over 50 Years

Advanced DNA testing and genealogy databases have solved the decades-old mystery of Sandra Young's disappearance.

The remains of Sandra Young, a Portland, Oregon teenager who disappeared in the late 1960s, have been identified over 50 years later through advanced DNA testing.
Investigators used a genealogy database to match DNA uploaded by a relative, leading to Young's identification.
Young's remains were discovered in 1970 on Sauvie Island, but her identity remained unknown until now due to the lack of technological advancements at the time.
The case highlights the power of investigative genetic genealogy in solving cold cases and providing closure to families.
The Portland Police Bureau has been encouraged to further investigate the circumstances of Sandra Young's death.