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

Toronto police have identified the remains of a woman murdered in 1936, resolving one of the city's oldest cold cases. The breakthrough occurred after the remains were discovered buried under a building, leading to an investigation that spanned decades. The case is one of several cold cases, including a 401 crash, that officials recently cleared using genetic technology.

According to the Toronto Star, Global News, and CBS News, this identification marks the end of a 90-year mystery for a victim previously classified as a Jane Doe. The use of advanced DNA analysis is central to this development, reflecting a broader effort by Toronto police to utilize modern forensic tools to solve historical homicides that had remained without answers for nearly a century. While the victim is now identified, documentation does not yet specify the name of the individual or the precise circumstances surrounding the 1936 homicide.

Future updates from the Toronto police are expected to provide additional information regarding the investigation process and any potential implications for remaining cold case files.