9/11 victim's identity emerges nearly 25 years later after DNA breakthrough cracks mystery

New York City investigators identified a World Trade Center victim using forensic genealogy DNA analysis, nearly 25 years after the September 11, 2001 attacks. The medical examiner's office did not name the victim or provide additional details about the identification method in initial reports. This marks the first known use of forensic genealogy in identifying a 9/11 victim.

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