Indian River County Sheriff's Office identifies 'Jane Doe' from 1982 as Evelyn Lois Horne Townsend using genetic genealogy.

Indian River County Sheriff's Office used genetic genealogy to identify a woman, previously known as 'Jane Doe', found dead in a canal in 1982 as Evelyn Lois Horne Townsend. After confirming her identity through genetic testing, Townsend's family attended a news conference, meeting for the first time. The sheriff's office continues to investigate Townsend's death, actively working the case.