17-year-old drowning victim Henry Coleman's jawbone identified at Umina Beach after 44 years using Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG).
44 years after a 17-year-old boy drowned at Umina Beach, a jawbone discovered there in 2020 has been identified as Henry Coleman after using Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG). This method combined new DNA analysis techniques with traditional genealogy to identify the remains using commercial DNA databases. The case emphasizes the importance of public involvement and DNA testing in solving missing person cases.
July 27, 2024
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