Body found in Northern California canal in 1981 identified as man with East Bay ties
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Authorities have successfully identified Edward Donald Raymond, whose remains were discovered 43 years ago in a canal in San Joaquin County. Found with a gunshot wound and significant decomposition, his body was recognized through advancements in fingerprint technology. Previously, the only lead was an old arrest record from 1976 linking him to the Bay Area. The sheriff's office hopes new information may emerge to unravel the circumstances surrounding his death, seeking justice for Raymond and closure for his family.
Recent advancements in fingerprint technology have enabled authorities to identify Edward Donald Raymond, whose remains were found in 1981, connecting him to his past.
Edward Donald Raymond, found in a decomposed state in 1981, had an arrest record linking to a previous address in Oakland, hinting at his life before death.
Read at The Mercury News
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