Decades-Old Mysteries Solved: Human Remains Identified in Nevada and Charlotte

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The remains of a woman found in a garment bag in rural Nevada 45 years ago have been identified as Florence Charleston, a Cleveland, Ohio, woman who had moved to Portland, Oregon, shortly before her death. The investigation into her death is ongoing. Advancements in DNA testing led to the identification, with a private laboratory specializing in forensic genealogy analysis helping to close the cold case.
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- Detectives solve mystery of man found dead in Charlotte elevator shaft 35 years ago Yahoo! Voices
- Remains discovered in Nevada in 1978 identified by advanced DNA testing as Cleveland woman WKYC.com
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