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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Mathilde Grandjean

Scientists celebrate ‘historic milestone’ as remains of man identified 12 years after death

A British man found dead in Arizona more than a decade ago has finally been identified, thanks to a pioneering DNA technology. Michael Hill, 75, died in February 2013 while visiting a friend in the United States, but his identity remained a mystery for 12 years.

For over a decade, Mr Hill was known only as the "Maricopa County John Doe 2013". He had arrived at his friend’s home with no belongings other than the clothes he was wearing, and without close relatives to identify him, his case remained unsolved.

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