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news1 year ago•3 min saved

"IDF Confirms Death of Israeli Hostage Dolev Yehud"

The body of Dolev Yehud, a 35-year-old medic believed to have been taken hostage by Hamas, was found and identified in Kibbutz Nir Oz. Yehud was killed on October 7 while attempting to save lives during a Hamas attack. His remains were identified through a coordinated effort between the IDF and forensic experts. Yehud leaves behind his wife Sigal and four children, as well as other family members. His sister Arbel and her partner Ariel are still believed to be held captive in Gaza.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#dolev-yehud #forensic-identification #hamas

forensic-science1 year ago•1 min saved

"Rock-Collecting Child Discovers Jawbone of U.S. Marine Killed in 1951 Training Accident"

A jawbone found by a child in Arizona 20 years ago has been identified as belonging to U.S. Marine Capt. Everett Leland Yager, who died in a 1951 training accident. Traditional DNA testing had previously yielded no results, but a genetic profile was developed using genome sequencing and bioinformatics, leading to a match with Yager's daughter's DNA sample. The remains will be returned to Yager's family after being found in the child's rock collection and undergoing extensive forensic investigation.

via NBC News|

#forensic-identification #forensic-science #genetic-genealogy

crime-and-justice2 years ago•1 min saved

"Man Missing for Over a Decade Found in Truck at Bottom of Alabama Lake"

Human remains found in a truck submerged in Weiss Lake have been identified as those of Oscar Lewis King, who disappeared over a decade ago after accidentally driving into the water off a boat ramp. Authorities confirmed no foul play is suspected in his death, providing closure for his family. The remains were discovered by law enforcement officers and recovered with the assistance of forensic and marine patrol teams.

via AL.com|

#accidental-death #alabama #crime-and-justice