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Woman murdered in 1936 and buried underneath building is finally identified: "One of Toronto's oldest mysteries"

Toronto police have identified a woman murdered in 1936 and buried underneath a building, solving one of the city's oldest mysteries. The victim, known as the 'Danforth Lady' or Toronto Jane Doe, was identified using gene technology. The breakthrough comes after decades of investigation.

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The identification of the victim is a new development in a decades-old cold case.

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  1. Toronto police identify 1936 murder victim buried under building

    Toronto police have identified a woman murdered in 1936 and buried underneath a building, solving one of the city's oldest mysteries. The victim, known as the 'Danforth Lady' or Toronto Jane Doe, was identified using gene technology. The breakthrough comes after decades of investigation.

    What's confirmed:

    • The woman was murdered in 1936.
    • The victim's remains were found buried underneath a building.
    • The case is considered one of Toronto's oldest mysteries.
    • Gene technology was used to identify the victim.
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