The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is holding a news conference Thursday morning after the remains of 15-year-old girl that were discovered in 1974 were finally identified.
According to authorities, the girl, who was reported missing from Broward County, is believed to have disappeared just before Christmas in 1972.
Her skeletal remains were found in June 1974 in an area known as the burnt bridges on A1A.
Detectives at the time believed the remains were that of a female between the ages of 15 and 20.
Authorities said DNA was immediately obtained from the remains and entered into the national database for unidentified persons, but it wasn’t until November 2021 that genealogy tests were performed on the remains by scientists working for Othram Lab, resulting in the victim’s identification.
Detectives believe she may have been the victim of a serial killer.
Her identity is expected to be released at the press conference.
Authorities say they are now asking for the public’s help locating any friends of the victim’s who may have information about a possible suspect. Tipsters may remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 800-458-TIPS.
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According to authorities, the girl, who was reported missing from Broward County, is believed to have disappeared just before Christmas in 1972.
Her skeletal remains were found in June 1974 in an area known as the burnt bridges on A1A.
Detectives at the time believed the remains were that of a female between the ages of 15 and 20.
Authorities said DNA was immediately obtained from the remains and entered into the national database for unidentified persons, but it wasn’t until November 2021 that genealogy tests were performed on the remains by scientists working for Othram Lab, resulting in the victim’s identification.
Detectives believe she may have been the victim of a serial killer.
Her identity is expected to be released at the press conference.
Authorities say they are now asking for the public’s help locating any friends of the victim’s who may have information about a possible suspect. Tipsters may remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 800-458-TIPS.
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