‘Chimney Doe’ skeleton found in music store chimney identified after nearly 35 years

‘Chimney Doe,’ skeletal remains found in pipe of Wisconsin music store in 1989, finally identified

The skeletal remains of "Chimney Doe" were identified as Ronnie Joe Kirk nearly 35 years after he was found in a Madison, Wisconsin, music store pipe in 1989.

‘Chimney Doe’ found stuffed inside a Wisconsin fireplace in 1989 identified

The man identified by police had children with two women who did not know each other until police contacted them

Bones found in 1989 in a Wisconsin chimney identified as man who last contacted relatives in 1970

Authorities say human bones found inside the chimney of a Wisconsin music store in 1989 have been identified as those of a man whose last known contact with relatives was

Skeletal remains discovered music store’s chimney finally ID’d after 34 years

The identity of a man found dead in a chimney of a Wisconsin music store nearly 35 years ago has been revealed, thanks to DNA analysis.Investigative genetic genealogy helped in identifying the man as Ronnie Joe Kirk.

Skeleton found in chimney of Madison, Wisconsin music store identified after 34 years

After more than three decades, DNA researchers and authorities have identified a skeleton found in the chimney of a Madison, Wisconsin music store.

Chimney Doe identified after 34 years

By Chad Thompson Click here for updates on this story     MADISON, Wisconsin (WXOW) — On September 3, 1989, the owners of the Good ‘n Loud Music store on University Avenue in Madison discovered a skull visible through a pipe connecting the boiler to the chimney. Further investigation by authorities revealed a complete human skeleton. Now, after more than 34 years, authorities have made a positive identification. The information was shared durin…