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DNA genealogy links teen to 1985 Mansfield infant death

7/2/2026

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Genetic genealogy linked Dianne Curry Peck to the newborn dead in Mansfield woods in 1985.
In April 2022 the Bristol County DA’s used DNA analysis to build a tree that identified Peck, 17.
2024 trash DNA from Peck’s home matched the infant, confirming her maternity and naming the ex-boyfriend as father via relative DNA.
Peck was indicted, pleaded not guilty, released on $10,000 bail, and will appear for a conference August 31.

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Story summary

Genetic genealogy linked Dianne Curry Peck to the newborn dead in Mansfield woods in 1985.
In April 2022 the Bristol County DA’s used DNA analysis to build a tree that identified Peck, 17.
2024 trash DNA from Peck’s home matched the infant, confirming her maternity and naming the ex-boyfriend as father via relative DNA.
Peck was indicted, pleaded not guilty, released on $10,000 bail, and will appear for a conference August 31.