Continued Identification of 9/11 Victims and Memorial Honors

Two additional victims of the September 11 terror attacks on the World Trade Center have been identified through advanced DNA testing, marking the first identifications in two years. The man and woman, identified as the 1,648th and 1,649th victims, were identified using next-generation sequencing technology. Despite these advancements, approximately 40% of the victims remain unidentified. The ongoing effort to match names with remains is described as the largest and most complex forensic investigation in U.S. history. New York City officials hope these new identifications bring some comfort to the families of the victims.