A breakthrough in forensic technology has led to the identification of a second victim from the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks, officials confirmed. Using genetic genealogy—a method that traces DNA through family trees—authorities have made a long-awaited identification possible. The announcement marks a significant advancement in solving cold cases involving mass casualty events. The technique has previously helped resolve decades-old homicides but is now being applied to large-scale tragedies.
Investigators have identified a second victim of the 9/11 World Trade Center attack using advanced investigative genetic genealogy, New York City officials announced Wednesday.
