Decades-long mysteries solved: Cold cases bring closure and answers

Misty LaBean spent her whole life wondering why her mother left her family when she was only a year old. After 40 years, a DNA match from remains found in Indiana connected LaBean to her mother, Connie Christensen, who had disappeared and was later found to have died from a gunshot wound. Through advancements in DNA technology and genealogy databases, investigators were able to identify Christensen and provide closure to LaBean. While many questions remain unanswered, LaBean is grateful to finally know the truth and has reclaimed her mother's ring as a symbol of their connection.