Partial remains found in 1983 along Benicia's shoreline have been identified as Patricia Ann Hertel, a woman missing since 1981 following a boating incident. Initially believed to be male, her remains were reclassified during the Doe Cold Case Project in 2023 after new DNA testing. The 39-year-old Hertel was presumed drowned after her fishing boat sank, while her boyfriend's body was recovered days later. Although her remains have been positively identified, her case remains open due to the partiality of the skeletal findings.
The identification of Patricia Ann Hertel, who went missing over 40 years ago, underscores the advancements in forensic DNA testing and the commitment to resolving cold cases.
Years later, investigators reopened the case through the Doe Cold Case Project, and with the application of new DNA testing techniques, they were able to identify Patricia's remains.
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