New DNA Genealogy Method Identifies 9/11 World Trade Center Victim
New York City officials announced on Sunday, August 23, 2026, that forensic investigative genetic genealogy identified an adult woman killed at the World Trade Center, the 1,654th identified victim.[1]
The identification resulted from a collaboration between the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner and the NYPD's Investigative Genetic Genealogy Squad, officials said.[1] City officials said she is the 1,654th person identified from remains recovered after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks in New York City, which killed 2,753 people there, and that about 1,099 victims remain unidentified.[1]
On Sept. 11, 2001, attacks killed 2,753 people in New York City.[1] Officials said this is the first WTC identification using forensic investigative genetic genealogy, a method that compares DNA data with genetic databases and family-tree research to find relatives when direct matches are unavailable.[1]
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- On Sunday, August 23, 2026, New York City officials announced the identification of an adult woman killed at the World Trade Center using forensic investigative genetic genealogy.
- She is the 1,654th person identified from remains recovered after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks in New York City, which killed 2,753 people there.
- The case is the first WTC victim identified through FIGG, using a collaboration between the NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner and the NYPD’s Investigative Genetic Genealogy Squad; about 1,099 WTC victims remain unidentified.
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