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Police were searching victim DNA for one serial killer. Instead, they discovered a possible new one

A 29-year-old woman strangled and abandoned on the interstate in 1992 matched the victim profile of ‘The Interstate Killer’. But DNA evidence instead linked her to another long haul truck driver — who has now been charged with four murders, writes Andrea Cavallier

The Independent UK

What helped ID Joseph Augustus Zarelli? His mother's family dabbles in genetic genealogy

PHILADELPHIA — It's the ultimate rabbit hole of hobbies: genetic genealogy.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

After nearly 66 years and thanks to DNA advances, Philly's 'Boy in the Box' has a name: Joseph

PHILADELPHIA — Haunting images of the child victim appeared in liquor stores, and were slipped into Philadelphia Gas Works bills. They spoke to a front-page crime so odious that it elbowed aside news accounts of the Cold War and the intensifying international tensions.

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Philly police have identified the 'Boy in the Box' 1957 homicide victim. They will reveal findings Thursday

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia police say they are "finally able to identify the child" in the notorious "Boy in the Box" homicide in 1957 that has haunted investigators for decades. They will reveal the findings Thursday morning.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Somerton Man Charles Webb's true identity revealed in family photographs and divorce papers

For seven decades the Somerton Man was simply known by his anonymous autopsy photo. But now he has a name — Charles Webb. And for the first time his relatives explain the answers were in a family photo album all along.

The DNA, the code and the conspiracies — your top questions about the Somerton Man mystery answered

Following a breakthrough in the Somerton Man case, we asked you to put your burning questions to the experts. Here's what they had to say.

Derek Abbott, who helped crack the Somerton Man case, reveals how DNA helped solve the mystery — as it happened

It's the case that baffled detectives and amateur sleuths for decades. Now the experts have tackled everything you've ever wanted to know.

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The Somerton Man has been named. What do we know about Carl 'Charles' Webb?

The Somerton Man has been named. What do we know about Carl 'Charles' Webb?

After more than 70 years, the mysterious Somerton Man has been identified as Melbourne electrical engineer Carl Webb. What do we know about his life so far?

Researchers claim to have solved mystery of stranger who washed up on Australian beach 70 years ago

Researchers claim to have solved mystery of stranger who washed up on Australian beach 70 years ago

South Australia Police and Forensic Science South Australia have not verified the findings of Prof Abbott so far

The Independent UK

Mystery of Somerton man’s identity solved after 73 years, researchers in Australia say

Mystery of Somerton man’s identity solved after 73 years, researchers in Australia say

Cryptic clues about man found on an Adelaide beach in 1948 spawned theories of jilted lovers and cold war spies – but the truth may open up even more questions

The Guardian - AU

US expert who worked on Somerton Man case says it was like solving a 'Sudoku puzzle'

US expert who worked on Somerton Man case says it was like solving a 'Sudoku puzzle'

A renowned United States forensic genealogist who lent her expertise to the Somerton Man mystery says the investigation was like doing a "Sudoku puzzle".

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