The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office confirmed the identity of 13-year-old Laura O'Malley using genetic genealogy, almost 30 years after her remains were discovered in 1995. Reported missing in 1975 from Queens, her case remained unresolved until advances in forensic science allowed for a new examination in 2019. The process led to the identification of potential relatives, culminating in O'Malley's identification. The circumstances of her death remain under investigation, with authorities requesting information from the public regarding the case.
The identification of Laura O'Malley, confirmed using advanced genetic genealogy, highlights the importance of modern forensic science in solving cold cases.
Investigators have re-examined the case from 1995, employing new techniques that allowed them to identify O'Malley, missing since 1975 from Queens, New York.
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