Decades-old cold case finally solved: Woman found dead in suitcase identified after 35 years

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The body of a South Korean woman found in a suitcase in rural Millen, Georgia in 1988 has been identified as Chong Un Kim, thanks to DNA analysis funded by donors. Kim died from asphyxiation, but the person responsible for dumping her body remains unknown. Investigators are determined to solve the mystery surrounding her death and bring justice to her family. Despite decades of efforts using fingerprints, dental records, and a forensic sketch, Kim remained unidentified until now. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is urging anyone with information about the case to come forward.
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