What's happened
Decades-old cold cases involving the identification of Marine Captain Yager's jawbone in Arizona and the skeletal remains of Sindy Gina Crow in Texas have been solved through DNA analysis.
Why it matters
The identification of these long-standing cold cases brings closure to the families involved and highlights the advancements in forensic technology that are helping solve mysteries from the past.
What the papers say
The New York Times reported on the discovery of Marine Captain Yager's jawbone in a child's rock collection, while The Independent focused on the role of college students and interns in identifying the remains. Metro covered the identification of Sindy Gina Crow's skeletal remains and the emotional impact on investigators.
How we got here
Marine Captain Yager's jawbone was found in a child's rock collection in Arizona over two decades ago, while Sindy Gina Crow's remains were discovered alongside a Texas highway nearly four decades ago. Advances in DNA technology and the work of forensic genealogists have played a crucial role in solving these cold cases.
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