Murder of Cynthia Gastelle
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Cynthia "Cindy" Gastelle (September 4, 1961 – c. April 1980) was a formerly unidentified American murder victim who disappeared on April 3, 1980.[1] Her body was found two years later, but remained unidentified for 30 years before the matching of mitochondrial DNA entered into the national DNA database provided her identity.[2][3]
Quick Facts Cynthia Gastelle, Born ...
Cynthia Gastelle | |
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Born | September 4, 1961 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Disappeared | April 1980 Takoma Park, Maryland, U.S. |
Status | Remains identified after 32 years |
Died | c. April 1980 (aged 18) |
Cause of death | Homicide by stabbing |
Body discovered | February 11, 1982 |
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