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flag A 1977 Minnesota river death victim, Mary Jensen, was identified in 2021 via DNA and genealogy, ending a 46-year mystery.

flag A woman found dead in Minnesota’s Mississippi River in 1977 has been identified as Mary Jensen, ending a 46-year mystery. flag Using international DNA databases after U.S. databases failed, the DNA Doe Project confirmed her identity in 2021 through genetic genealogy, tracing her ancestry to Finnish and Italian roots with over 35 relatives found in Europe. flag Funded by 28 donors who contributed $3,450, the case remains unresolved regarding her age, appearance, cause of death, or whether she lived in Minnesota. flag The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office has not responded to inquiries. flag Jensen is one of seven identifications made in Minnesota through the project’s efforts.

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