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Jane Doe found in Mississippi River identified more than 50 years later
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Chris Williams , as published by FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Iowa authorities have finally identified the girl, who was previously known as a "Jane Doe".
A cold case from over 50 years ago has been solved in Iowa. The body of a teenage girl was found in the Mississippi River, but she remained unidentified until now. Iowa authorities have finally identified the girl, who was previously known as a "Jane Doe".
This case was the state's longest-unidentified case of its kind. Further details about the identification are available from FOX 4 KDFW, the source of this information.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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