In a significant breakthrough, Santa Cruz County investigators have identified the remains of 13-year-old Laura O'Malley from New York, nearly 30 years after they were discovered in 1995. Re-examined in 2019 using advanced genetic testing, investigators established a timeline of her life and death, which likely occurred between 1977 and 1984. Working with a forensic DNA lab, the Sheriff's Office employed genetic genealogy techniques to finally confirm O'Malley's identity, who had been missing since August 1975. The investigation remains open as authorities seek further information concerning her death.
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office recently identified the decedent using advanced genetic genealogy and forensic DNA analyses, confirming the identity of 13-year-old Laura O'Malley.
Almost 30 years after the discovery of her remains, Laura O'Malley from Queens, New York, has been positively identified, shedding light on her long-missing case.
Investigators are still probing the circumstances of O'Malley’s death, urging those with information to contact them to aid in the ongoing investigation.
The case, re-evaluated with advanced forensic techniques, helped develop new leads and ultimately confirmed O'Malley's identity nearly 30 years later.
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