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The Lady of the Dunes Finally Has a Proper Grave Marker
A photo and name have been officially added to the grave of the Lady of the Dunes in Provincetown Monday, after almost five decades of mystery. The body of Ruth Marie Terry was found in the Race Point Dunes in 1974. She remained unidentified until this October. Now, her family has had a grave marker made and sent it to…
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He Finally Found His Mom. She Was the Long-Unknown Murder Victim Lady of the Dunes
A son finally found his biological mother only to learn she was murdered decades ago, her body identified only as the Lady of the Dunes for many years: “At first I thought she was alive.” Richard Hanchett has learned more in the past month about his biological mother, Ruth Marie Terry, than he had known his entire life. “It...
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Everything You Need to Know About Genetic Genealogy
Decades-old crimes are being solved using genetic genealogy. Here’s what you need to know.