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BSO identifies Georgia woman found murdered in the Everglades 43 years ago; killer still unknown
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Patrick Chalvire , as published by WSVN 7 News
· July 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The Broward Sheriff's Office used genetic genealogy to narrow down the possibilities. A woman's remains found in the Everglades have been identified after over 40 years.
A woman's remains found in the Everglades have been identified after over 40 years. The identification was made possible by DNA testing. The woman was from Georgia.
Her identity was confirmed by a DNA match to a family member. The Broward Sheriff's Office used genetic genealogy to narrow down the possibilities. The case remains unsolved, with the killer still unknown.
Further details are available from the Broward Sheriff's Office.
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Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
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