9/11 Victim Identified Nearly 25 Years Later Through Breakthrough New Technique, Officials Say
- On Monday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner announced the first 9/11 victim identification using forensic investigative genetic genealogy, marking the first identification in almost 12 months.
- Approximately 2,753 people died in the 2001 attacks, yet 1,099 victims—40 percent of those killed—remain unidentified nearly 25 years after the tragedy, spurring forensic scientists to continue testing remains.
- Forensic investigative genetic genealogy pairs specialized DNA sequencing with genealogical research to build family trees, allowing researchers to narrow potential identities from millions of possibilities to specific leads.
- Medical Examiner Dr. Jason Graham called FIGG a "promising new addition" to their toolkit, emphasizing the office's commitment to identifying victims and providing families with closure and clarity.
- This breakthrough marks the 1,654th victim identified, offering hope as the city prepares to commemorate the 25th anniversary at the National September 11 Memorial on Friday, September 11, 2026.
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9/11 Victim Identified Nearly 25 Years Later Through DNA Breakthrough
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9/11 victim's identity emerges nearly 25 years later after DNA breakthrough cracks mystery - NEW YORK TIMES POST
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Nearly 25 years after the Sept. 11 attacks, a family has finally received an answer after New York City investigators used a first-of-its-kind DNA and genealogy technique to identify a woman killed at the World Trade Center. The adult woman, whose name is being withheld at her family’s request, is the first World Trade Center victim identified through forensic investigative genetic genealogy, New York …
The New York City government announced Monday that a victim of the September 11 terrorist attacks had been identified for the first time using forensic genetic genealogy. More than 1,000 victims of the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil have yet to be identified.
Almost 25 years after the September 11 terrorist attacks, another victim has been identified, this time using a breakthrough genetic method.
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