"Nassau homicide detectives have identified a teenage girl whose body was found in a Freeport dumpster in 1982, and they are seeking information about her disappearance and killing. Nassau police, using investigative genealogy, identified the girl as Susan Mann of Hollis, Queens, they said. Mann was 15 years old when she disappeared on May 17, 1980, authorities said in a news release on Wednesday."
"Authorities believe the body was placed in the dumpster of a Freeport glass factory on Nov. 3 or 4, 1982. Newsday reported at the time that the body was decomposed and partially clothed when it was put there. Investigators believed the person had been dead for several months, Newsday reported in 1982. The body, which officials said did not show any signs of violence, was discovered by a 16-year-old maintenance worker who was dumping trash in the dumpster."
Nassau homicide detectives used investigative genealogy to identify remains found in a Freeport dumpster in 1982 as Susan Mann of Hollis, Queens. Mann was 15 when she disappeared on May 17, 1980. Authorities believe the body was placed in a Freeport glass factory dumpster on Nov. 3 or 4, 1982; the remains were decomposed, partially clothed, and believed to have been dead for several months. The body showed no signs of violence when discovered by a 16-year-old maintenance worker. A blue-and-yellow-striped jacket and two 14-karat gold pendants were recovered. Investigators have not disclosed method details, cause of death, or suspects and are asking for tips.
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