Cold Case Cracked: 33 Years Later, DNA Technology Identifies Queens Murder Victim
In a remarkable breakthrough, prosecutors have finally identified the victim of a brutal killing in Queens, 33 years after the crime was committed. On August 25, 1991, a 911 call led police to a dead body found beneath a wooden board at the intersection of the Cross Island and Southern State parkways in southeast Queens. The victim, a woman, was discovered with her ankles tied together with a cord, a gruesome detail that has haunted investigators for decades. Thanks to advancements in DNA technology, authorities have now been able to crack the case and bring closure to the victim's family. This case highlights the power of forensic science and genetic genealogy in solving cold cases, and serves as a reminder that justice can be served even years after a crime is committed. With the help of modern investigative tools, prosecutors are now one step closer to unraveling the mystery surrounding this heinous crime. Key technologies like DNA profiling and crime scene analysis have played a crucial role in identifying the victim and shedding light on the circumstances of her death.
