Human Remains Found Nearly 3 Decades Ago Identified as Man Who Disappeared After Leaving for a Walk
William Benjamin Adams, a 78-year-old New Hampshire man, had been missing since 1991, according to authorities
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William Benjamin Adams, a 78-year-old New Hampshire man, had been missing since 1991, according to authorities
Recently, forensic investigators with OCME, the University of New Hampshire F.A.I.R. Lab, and the State Police Major Crime and Cold Case Units reexamined this case and believed they could potentially close it by utilizing modern DNA testing technologies.
State-of-the art DNA-tracing technology and a widening genealogy database enabled the state to close a 32-year-old cold case.
DNA taken from the man’s son helped identify him, New Hampshire officials said.
CONCORD — The New Hampshire Cold Case Unit, working with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, successfully closed a cold case this week, according to a news release from