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After 43 Years, Illinois 'Jane Doe' Identified as Massachusetts Woman

Advances in genetic genealogy helped solve McLean County's only unidentified remains case after 43 years, identifying Linda C. Haddad and bringing closure to her family.

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A "Jane Doe" found in Illinois in 1982 has finally been identified.

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After 43 years, Illinois 'Jane Doe' identified as Massachusetts woman

A "Jane Doe" found in Illinois in 1982 has finally been identified.

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Jane Doe identified 43 years after death in rural McLean County

Linda C. Haddad died by suicide Feb. 2, 1982, and authorities were not able to identify her using forensics of the time. The McLean County Sheriff's Office partnered with a nonprofit who uses DNA and genealogy to help identify victims.

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