Police Identify 1985 Cold Case Victim through Genetic Genealogy
Published on February 10, 2026
The Kirkland Police Department has formally identified a man whose body was discovered in Kirkland four decades ago. Through advances in forensic science and the use of genetic genealogy, the individual previously known as John Doe has been identified as William D. Horn, who was 35 years old at the time of his death.
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