The Long Shadow of Cold Cases: A Cautionary Tale of Science and Solitude The identification of Hannah Graham Kleitz's remains, found 15 years ago in a Delaware park, has sparked both celebration and introspection.
While the resolution of this century old mystery is heartening for Kleitz's family, it highlights the stark realities of cold cases: the passage of time, lack of resources, and the tenuous thread between science and justice.
In 2011, when Kleitz's skull was discovered, DNA analysis was still in its early stages. The initial profile taken from the remains couldn't pinpoint her identity, leaving investigators with little to go on.