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1996 Mystery Solved: Body Identified Through Genetic Genealogy

6/6/2025

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Toronto Police have finally identified a man whose body was discovered in 1996 near Lake Shore Blvd. and Spadina Ave. Thanks to investigative genetic genealogy, DNA comparisons with relatives in the National DNA Databank revealed his identity in March 2024. While no foul play is suspected, authorities are still seeking information about his life.

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Story summary

Toronto Police have finally identified a man whose body was discovered in 1996 near Lake Shore Blvd. and Spadina Ave. Thanks to investigative genetic genealogy, DNA comparisons with relatives in the National DNA Databank revealed his identity in March 2024. While no foul play is suspected, authorities are still seeking information about his life.