Human remains found in 2 Twin Cities lakes 33 years ago identified

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After 33 years, investigators in Washington County, Minnesota have identified human remains discovered in two Twin Cities lakes. The identification closes a long-standing cold case involving the remains of Denise Hartley, solving a mystery that had lingered since their discovery more than three decades ago. Advances in DNA technology and forensic analysis enabled authorities to finally match the remains to a missing person, bringing potential closure to the case and Hartley's family. The identification marks a significant breakthrough in what had been an unsolved disappearance.