Solving a Half-Century-Old Basement Mystery
The mystery of a teenage girl's remains found in the basement of a former New York City nightclub has been solved after 50 years. The girl, initially known as Midtown Jane Doe, was identified as Patricia Kathleen McGlone, who disappeared in 1969. Her remains were discovered in 2003, but it took decades of forensic advancements and genetic genealogy to uncover her identity. The case remains unsolved, with her husband, who used a false identity, and her half-brother as persons of interest. The story highlights the challenges of solving cold cases and the transient nature of life in the 1960s.