Body of homicide victim found in Nevada desert 40 years ago identified as California man
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Body of homicide victim found in Nevada desert 40 years ago identified as California man

LA Times  

The body of a homicide victim found in the Nevada desert about 40 years ago was identified as a California man, Albert Matas. The body of a homicide victim found in the Nevada desert more than 40 years ago has been identified as a California man, authorities announced this week. A spokesperson for the Nevada State Police told SFGATE that the investigation division tried to identify the victim through dental records, fingerprints, news releases and evidentiary items from the scene. The FBI, Nevada State Police and NamUS eventually sought the assistance of Othram, a company specializing in forensic genealogy, in order to conduct advanced DNA testing of the remains of the man.

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