The stays of three extra of the 1000’s of victims killed through the 9/11 assaults have been recognized, almost 25 years after terrorists flew business airliners into Manhattan’s iconic Twin Towers.
Utilizing developments in DNA know-how, forensic scientists within the metropolis Medical Examiner’s workplace gave some measure of closure to a number of households nonetheless reeling from the lethal assault in 2001.
Added to the roster of recognized victims have been Ryan Fitzgerald of Floral Park, L.I., Barbara Keating of Palm Springs, Calif., and a girl whose title is being withheld on the request of household.
“The pain of losing a loved one in the September 11th terror attacks echoes across the decades,” Mayor Adams stated in an announcement. “But with these three new identifications, we take a step forward in comforting the family members still aching from that day.”
The identification of Fitzgerald was confirmed by means of DNA testing of stays recovered in 2002, Graham stated. The identification of Keating was confirmed by means of DNA testing of stays first recovered in 2001. The identification of the unnamed girl was confirmed by means of DNA testing of stays first recovered in 2001.
The three identifications are the primary new identifications of World Commerce Heart victims since 2024.
The brand new DNA matches brings the variety of World Commerce Heart victims recognized to 1,653, officers stated.
Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Day by day Information
Partial view of flowers and flags posted over 9/11 assaults victims names on the reflecting pool on the World Commerce Heart early September 11, 2023 in New York. (Luiz C. Ribeiro for NY Day by day Information)
The stays of almost 1,100 victims — 40% of those that died — are nonetheless unidentified. The assault killed 2,753 on the World Commerce Heart.
“Nearly 25 years after the disaster at the World Trade Center, our commitment to identify the missing and return them to their loved ones stands as strong as ever,” Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Jason Graham stated in an announcement.
“Each new identification testifies to the promise of science and sustained outreach to families despite the passage of time. We continue this work as our way of honoring the lost.”
Initially Printed: August 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM EDT
