Missing Pennsylvania Teen's 1973 Remains Finally Identified After 51 Years

The remains of Ruth Elizabeth Brenneman, a 14-year-old girl from York, Pennsylvania, who went missing in 1973, have been identified through DNA analysis and genealogy research over 50 years later. Her decomposed body was found in a wooded area shortly after she disappeared, but remained unidentified until recent advancements in genealogy technology. The case highlights the role of investigative genetic genealogy in solving cold cases. The circumstances of her death remain unclear, and the investigation is ongoing, with a reward offered for information.