A quarter-century of identification work
On the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, CBC reports that a New York laboratory is still working to identify the remains of victims, more than two decades after the World Trade Center towers fell. The lab is now turning to genetic genealogy, a technique that has helped solve decades-old cold cases across North America, to match unidentified remains to victims.
Why it matters in Canada
Canadians were among nearly 3,000 people killed in the attacks, and the anniversary is marked each year across the country, including in Ottawa. The ongoing identification effort is a reminder that some families are still waiting for answers a quarter-century later.
Further details on the lab's methods and case numbers have not been announced.
Source: CBC News
