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How a missing-person report filed after four decades helped ID Canadian’s remains
Jeanette Marcotte's remains were confirmed through genetic genealogy after her daughter submitted DNA, closing a 40-year cold case possibly linked to a suspected serial killer.
- Othram announced last week that skeletal remains found in Malabar, Florida, in 1985 were identified as Jeanette Marcotte, aided by a missing-person report and DNA from a B.C. woman, Marcotte's daughter.
- In 2021, Marcotte's daughter reported her missing and provided a DNA sample after last seeing her in early 1980s Saskatchewan, prompting renewed investigation, Vancouver Police say.
- Using genetic genealogy, Othram narrowed the search with familial DNA links, while Florida investigators confirmed the match after receiving the daughter’s DNA profile with consent late last year.
- Wong reports the Vancouver Police said the daughter was notified and the case was closed, with causes of death undetermined for both women, Kimberly Walker and Marcotte.
- Investigators note that Florida Today reported in 2010 that Kimberly Walker's driver’s licence and five other dead women's licences were found in Crutchley's desk, suspected of serial killing.
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Leaning Left12Leaning Right1Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution71% Left
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L 71%
C 23%
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