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9/11 victim identified using first-of-its-kind genetic genealogy technique
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Key Points:
- Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, New York City has identified a victim using forensic investigative genetic genealogy for the first time, marking a significant breakthrough in victim identification efforts.
- The newly identified victim, an adult female, is the 1,651st person formally identified from the World Trade Center attacks, with her family choosing to remain private.
- Genetic genealogy, which combines DNA testing with family tree research, was not available 25 years ago but has recently been applied to help solve cold cases and now aid in identifying 9/11 victims.
- There are currently 47 DNA profiles from unidentified victims that may be suitable for identification through genetic genealogy, representing a small portion of the nearly 1,100 victims still unidentified.
- New York City's Chief Medical Examiner emphasized the importance of continuing innovative forensic methods to honor the commitment to victims' families and address the largest and most complex mass murder identification effort in U.S. history.
