Victim in 1981 San Jose cold case murder identified, DA's office says
Briefly

In a significant breakthrough, the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office announced the identification of Vivian Moss, a victim of an unsolved murder case from 1981 in San Jose. Her dismembered body was discovered in an empty field, and through advanced forensic genealogy techniques, including an AI-generated image from a family photo, investigators linked Moss to a potential granddaughter. As details unfold, the DA's office seeks public assistance in uncovering more about Moss's life and circumstances surrounding her death, emphasizing community involvement in solving cold cases.
The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office's breakthrough in forensic genealogy revealed Vivian Moss as the victim of an unsolved murder case dating back to 1981.
We wanted to put a name to the face," said Rob Baker, reflecting the DA's hope for closure after decades of mystery surrounding Moss's tragic death.
Baker mentioned the importance of gathering further information, asking if anyone knew Vivian Moss or could shed light on her circumstances prior to the murder.
The community is urged to help solve the case as the struggle to identify Moss leads to a renewed search for her killer.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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