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German Police Identify Teenager Found in River Main 25 Years Ago
A teenager whose body was recovered from the River Main in Germany in 2001 has been identified through DNA analysis. The identification led to the arrest of her father, according to Interpol.
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German authorities have identified a teenager whose body was found floating in the River Main near Frankfurt in 2001. The girl, previously known only as "The Girl in the River Main," showed signs of abuse when recovered. DNA testing matched her to a missing-persons report from the same period.
Interpol announced the identification on Monday.
The agency stated that the girl's father has been arrested in connection with the case. The identification closes a 25-year investigation that relied on advances in forensic DNA technology. Police have not released additional details about the arrest or the circumstances of the death. Authorities continue to examine evidence collected at the time of the original discovery.
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