Woman murdered in 1936 and buried underneath building is finally identified: "One of Toronto's oldest mysteries"
Toronto police have used gene technology to identify the remains of a woman murdered in 1936 and buried beneath a building.
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A 90-year-old cold case has reached a resolution as authorities identified a Jane Doe whose remains were discovered buried under a building in Toronto. This identification marks the conclusion of one of the city's oldest mysteries, according to reports from CBS News and the Toronto Star. The breakthrough was achieved through the application of advanced gene technology, a tool Toronto police are increasingly utilizing to process decades-old files.
Coverage from Global News and BarrieToday.com notes that the identification of the 1936 victim coincided with progress in a separate cold case involving a crash on the 401. These developments represent a shift in how investigators approach long-unsolved homicides, moving beyond traditional evidence to modern forensic testing. Police have now connected a name to the remains discovered at the 1936 site.
While DNASolves.com confirms the identification process is complete, details regarding the specific identity of the woman and the mechanics of the 1936 investigation remain limited. Observers are awaiting further information on how this identification impacts the broader police investigation into the homicide.
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The reporting (6)
- ‘One of Toronto’s oldest mysteries:’ Murdered woman whose remains were found 31 years ago now identified by police CTV News · 5h ago
- Toronto police use gene technology to ID remains of women in cold cases ‘after decades without answers’ Toronto Star · 5h ago
- Police identify remains of two women in decades-old cold cases BarrieToday.com · 5h ago
- Toronto police make breakthroughs in 1936 homicide and 401 crash cold cases Global News · 5h ago
- After 90 years, Toronto Jane Doe (1936) is Identified DNASolves.com · 5h ago
- Woman murdered in 1936 and buried underneath building is finally identified: "One of Toronto's oldest mysteries" CBS News · 5h ago
Quick answers
How was the victim identified?
Toronto police utilized gene technology to identify the remains.
When did the murder take place?
The case dates back to 1936.
What other cases are linked to these breakthroughs?
Toronto police also made progress on a cold case involving a crash on the 401.
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