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'Breakthrough' genealogy tests can identify 9/11 victims 25 years later
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· August 24, 2026
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Key points This development comes 25 years after the event. The test was utilized by a medical examiner, resulting in the identification of the 1,651st victim.
A breakthrough in genealogy testing has led to the identification of a World Trade Center victim. This development comes 25 years after the event. The test was utilized by a medical examiner, resulting in the identification of the 1,651st victim.
Further details about this breakthrough are available from the source. The test's capabilities have made it possible to provide closure in a case that had gone unsolved for decades.
The medical examiner's use of this test demonstrates its potential in identifying victims in cases where traditional methods may not be effective.
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Category: News Published: August 24, 2026 Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) Reading time: 1 min
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