New DNA technology has helped solve the identity of a woman whose badly decomposed body was found almost 60 years ago. The woman, originally a Jane Doe, has been identified as Dorothy Jean Williams, originally from Tasmania, Australia. She was found dead on a cliff near San Francisco in 1966, wearing a red dress and a trench coat. Despite multiple attempts to identify her over the years, she remained a mystery until now.
Authorities discovered that three months before her body was found, Williams had asked a local fire department for a place to stay because she was stranded. When they refused, she walked away. Her body was found by a hunter and buried in a cemetery in California. Through DNA testing, Othram was able to identify her as the 56th case in California to be solved using their technology.
This story highlights the power of DNA technology in solving cold cases and identifying unidentified bodies. It also sheds light on the importance of organizations like Othram in bringing closure to families of missing persons and victims of unsolved crimes. Williams’ case is just one example of how new advancements in forensic genetics are helping to solve mysteries, find killers, and bring justice to those who have long been forgotten.
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