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Unsolved Murder Sparks Global Missing-Persons Initiative

3/9/2026

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In June 2021, the remains of a young woman believed to be of African descent were found in a rubbish bag in Saint-Denis, a suburb of Paris.
French police suspect murder.
The Rita Roberts case, discovered in 1992 and identified decades later, illustrates the need for international cooperation in sharing missing-person data.
Interpol's Operation Identify Me aims to address this crisis by raising awareness and facilitating cross-border investigations.

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Story summary

In June 2021, the remains of a young woman believed to be of African descent were found in a rubbish bag in Saint-Denis, a suburb of Paris.
French police suspect murder.
The Rita Roberts case, discovered in 1992 and identified decades later, illustrates the need for international cooperation in sharing missing-person data.
Interpol's Operation Identify Me aims to address this crisis by raising awareness and facilitating cross-border investigations.