In 1991, Judy Rodriguez was murdered, her identity unknown for decades until genetic genealogy revealed her as a victim, leading to arrests this year.
Her family had reported Judy Rodriguez missing shortly after she was last seen at her daughter's birthday party in January 1991.
Investigators struggled with Judy Rodriguez's case for years, but advancements in DNA testing made it possible to finally identify her and seek justice.
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz highlighted the importance of cold case units and genetic genealogy in solving long-standing mysteries like Judy Rodriguez's tragic homicide.
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