Massachusetts woman murdered more than 50 years ago identified by authorities using genetic genealogy

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Massachusetts woman murdered more than 50 years ago identified by authorities using genetic genealogy
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A woman who was found murdered in a wooded area in Bedford, New Hampshire, more than five decades ago was identified this week as 26-year-old Katherine Ann Alston.

Her remains were found on October 6, 1971, about one to three months after she was killed. A coroner determined that she was murdered but never determined her cause of death. asking for the public's assistance in solving the case. Alston was already divorced from her ex-husband, Ralph Garrett, at the time of her death. He has since died and"there is no evidence to suggest the divorce was not amicable," according to police.

"We are determined to stay on this case and will work tirelessly with our law enforcement partners to follow any leads that may help us determine who might be responsible for Ms. Alston's death," New Hampshire Attorney General Formella said in a statement. Paul Best is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Story tips and ideas can be sent to

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