Tag: Ramapo College Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) Center

Posted on by — Leave a comment

Ramapo College Students Solve 35-Year Cold Case: The Identity of ‘Becca Doe’ Revealed

Screenshot 2026 05 01 061314

New Jersey Students Solve 35-Year Mystery: The Girl Known as “Becca Doe” Finally Has a Name

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

MAHWAH, NJ – For 35 years, she was a ghost in the system. Found dead in an Albuquerque motel in 1991, the 18-year-old girl known only as “Becca Doe” remained unidentified for decades—until a team of students at Ramapo College stepped in to restore her identity.

Continue reading Ramapo College Students Solve 35-Year Cold Case: The Identity of ‘Becca Doe’ Revealed

Posted on by — 1 Comment

The Remains of a Mom who Disappeared 11 years ago have been Identified thanks to Ramapo College Students

New Jersey State Police 3434873278

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Mahwah NJ, in a remarkable breakthrough, the Ramapo College Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) Center has successfully identified human remains discovered in New Jersey eight years ago as belonging to Maria Quinones Garcia, a Pennsylvania woman reported missing in 2014. This achievement underscores the pivotal role of investigative genetic genealogy in resolving long-standing mysteries and providing closure to affected families.

Continue reading The Remains of a Mom who Disappeared 11 years ago have been Identified thanks to Ramapo College Students