The Georgia Bureau of Investigation revealed on Monday that the body found wrapped in plastic inside a Georgia dumpster 35 years ago has been identified as that of Chong Un Kim, a South Korean woman. Utilizing DNA analysis, funded by generous donors, the authorities were able to confirm her identity.
Kim, 26, was discovered in rural Millen in February 1988, wrapped in plastic and duct tape inside a suitcase that had been placed in a trash bin. While the cause of her death was determined to be asphyxiation, the circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear.
Having moved to the United States in 1981, Kim resided in Hinesville for a number of years, which is adjacent to Fort Stewart and located 70 miles south of Millen.
Despite various efforts using fingerprints, dental records, and a forensic sketch, investigators were unable to identify Kim for decades, and the body came to be known as "Jane Millen Doe" and "Jenkins County Jane Doe."
Recently, the GBI enlisted the assistance of Othram, a Texas-based company specializing in matching DNA to unknown relatives through extensive genetic databases. Othram's work generated new leads that ultimately led to the positive identification of Kim. Her family was informed of the development by Georgia investigators earlier this month.
The project was made possible with the support of Project Justice, a donor group dedicated to resolving cold cases. The GBI has encouraged anyone who might have known Chong Un Kim or possesses information about the case to reach out to the agency.
Tips can be submitted anonymously through various channels, including phone, online forms, and a dedicated mobile app.
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