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It seems the issue was that they didn't have DNA on file from Teresa's family for some reason. The press release says the skull was processed by the University of North Texas in 1997 when it was found but a match was only made in 2024 after further samples were collected from people they interviewed when reopening the investigation.
 
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July 3, 2025 article


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A grand jury indicted Sanfratello on a charge of murder Friday after being presented the new DNA evidence and the investigation, the sheriff's office said.

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Hi everyone. Me again, I got a redacted copy of the Teresa Peroni file from the Josephine County Sheriff's Office. Apparently in 2004, the FBI wanted to get mitochondrial DNA from the skull fragments of this Jane Doe to compare to Teresa. As in, they were actively on the case. When the lead of the JoCo Major Crimes Unit tried to track the remains down, the Central Point Medical Examiner was unable to find them. the detective made several requests, but ultimately had to retract the FBI's involvement because he did not have the skull. I am assuming that they have it again, as my more recent correspondence with the state ME indicated that the remains were awaiting DNA extraction at a lab in Texas. To add to that, recently more DNA swabs were taken from Teresa Peroni's family recently. I have a feeling this comparison may be happening sooner rather than later.
You did excellent work on this case. It's great to finally see resolution for the family.
 
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