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DNA Breakthrough Revives Cold Case of Missing Woman

7/16/2025

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The search for a woman whose partial skull was discovered in Mission, Canada, over three decades ago intensifies. Tied to notorious serial killer Robert Pickton, investigators are now harnessing DNA and genetic genealogy. The victim, a Caucasian woman aged 20-40, was missing teeth and possibly wore dentures, with her tragic death occurring between 1985 and 1995.

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Story summary

The search for a woman whose partial skull was discovered in Mission, Canada, over three decades ago intensifies. Tied to notorious serial killer Robert Pickton, investigators are now harnessing DNA and genetic genealogy. The victim, a Caucasian woman aged 20-40, was missing teeth and possibly wore dentures, with her tragic death occurring between 1985 and 1995.