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Body found drifting in Pacific Ocean in 1998 identified through DNA

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Nearly three decades after a woman’s body was found drifting in the Pacific Ocean off the California coast, it’s been identified, deputies say.With the help of DNA testing, the remains were identified as Deborah Mitchell Cordier, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post Wednesday.

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Aptos woman’s killer identified after nearly 50 years

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KRON) -- Advances in DNA technology helped solve a murder mystery dating back almost five decades in Santa Cruz County. The victim, 25-year-old Karen Percifield, was found slain in Aptos Village Park on May 28, 1976. She was reportedly stabbed to death. Homicide detectives with the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office collected forensic evidence, but they were unable to develop strong leads. "No arrests were made, and the case …

2 days ago·San Francisco, United States

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Body found drifting in Pacific Ocean in 1998 identified through DNA

2 days ago·Portland, United States

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Remains of Sonoma County Jane, John Doe identified after more than 25 years

The remains of a man and woman that were discovered more than 25 years ago in Sonoma County have now been publicly identified by the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.

2 days ago·Oakland, United States

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