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In a story that brings the past back to life, investigators have finally identified a teenage girl whose remains were found buried in the basement of a Manhattan building in 2003. The victim, nicknamed "Midtown Jane Doe" for over two decades due to her unknown identity, has been revealed to be Patricia Kathleen McGlone, a 16-year-old from Brooklyn.
The gruesome discovery was made during demolition work when construction workers unearthed a skeleton rolled up in a carpet and encased in concrete. The remains held clues to Patricia's life, including a gold signet ring with the initials "PMcG," a bra, a 1969 dime, and a green plastic toy soldier.
For years, the case remained a mystery. Patricia had never been reported missing, and despite the efforts of the New York City Police Department, her identity remained elusive.
However, investigators never gave up hope. In 2017, the case was revisited with renewed determination. Advancements in forensic technology offered a glimmer of hope. After painstaking efforts to create a DNA profile from the degraded remains, a breakthrough finally arrived in 2023.
A DNA match on a public genealogy website led investigators to a distant relative on Patricia's father's side. This crucial piece of evidence, combined with the initials on the ring, set them on the right path. With meticulous genealogical research and the help of genetic experts, they were able to track down her mother's side of the family as well.
The investigation revealed details about Patricia's life. Born on April 20, 1953, to Bernard McGlone and Patricia Gilligan, she was an only child. Records showed she received benefits from her father until his death in 1963. Her school records painted a picture of a young woman who attended a Catholic school in Brooklyn but missed a significant portion of her classes in late 1968 and early 1969.
Intriguingly, Patricia's middle school records and the presence of the toy soldier among her remains led investigators to suspect she might have been pregnant around the time of her death. Additionally, it was discovered that she was likely a runaway at the time.
The investigation further revealed that Patricia was married, but details about her husband and their life together remain scarce due to the ongoing nature of the case. Detectives are actively seeking information about him to gain a clearer understanding of the circumstances surrounding Patricia's disappearance and death.
With Patricia's identity confirmed, the focus of the investigation now shifts to solving the mystery of her demise. Detective Ryan Glas of the NYPD pleads for the public's help, particularly those who knew Patricia, lived in the building where she was found, or might have any information about her husband.
"Anything they remember from back then," Detective Glas urges, "anyone who can give us more details about her life or the person she married... any information at all could be crucial."
Patricia's story is a poignant reminder of a life cut short. Detective Glas, a father of three daughters himself, expressed his hope that by solving this case, they can bring closure to Patricia's family and shed light on what happened to this young woman all those years ago.
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