Identification of Maritza Glean Grimmett

The remains of a woman found 40 years ago in Southern California have been identified as Maritza Glean Grimmett, who disappeared in 1979. After decades of mystery, advanced DNA technology helped authorities positively identify her. The discovery brings some resolution to Grimmett's family and sheds light on her disappearance.

Honoring Winfield at Arlington National Cemetery

Winfield's family finally laid him to rest at Arlington National Cemetery decades after he volunteered for duty during World War II and died during the Pearl Harbor attack, thanks to DNA technology that identified his remains.

Identification of Missing Soldiers from World War II and Other Conflicts

Federal labs at Offutt Air Force Base and in Hawaii are working to identify missing soldiers from World War II and other conflicts to offer proper burials for families, using DNA technology and innovative techniques to make identifications possible. The labs have a goal of identifying 200 servicemembers annually.

Identification of Body from Niagara Falls in 1990

Body identified as Buffalo man who went missing in Niagara Falls in 1990 and washed up on the shores of Lake Ontario in 1992 after drifting 130 miles. DNA technology helped identify the remains after 30 years.

Identification of Sandra Young through DNA Technology

Sandra Young, a teenager from Portland who went missing in 1968-1969, was identified 54 years later using advanced DNA technology. Her remains were found in a shallow grave in Sauvie Island, Oregon, and the case remains under investigation by the Portland Police Bureau.

Identification of Missing Teenager's Remains After 54 Years

The remains of a missing teenager found 54 years ago have finally been identified as Sandra Young, who went missing in 1968 or 1969. Through DNA technology and genetic genealogy, her identity was confirmed, but no one has been charged in her death.