Two New 9/11 Victims Identified with Advanced DNA Testing

Two new 9/11 victims have been identified years later through DNA — a testament to modern science … but also, to the fact over 1,000 lost souls remain nameless, even today.

NYC officials made the announcement Friday — a few days before the 22nd anniversary of September 11th — saying a man and woman’s remains have now been linked to a profile … although their names are being withheld at the request of their families.

They mark the 1,648th and 1,649th victims to be ID’d in the years since the attacks. Remember, a total of 2,753 New Yorkers perished on 9/11 — so there’s many more who continue to be anonymous in the system.

That’s not to say scientists, doctors and other professionals aren’t trying to piece it all together — they certainly are. But, the fact that in 2023 there are still unidentified victims might come as news to many. It goes to show, our capabilities are still a work in progress.

Now, as for how they pinpointed who these two individuals were … government officials are citing advancements in DNA testing as the breakthrough — namely, next-generation sequence technology — which is more sensitive and rapid than your standard DNA processes.

In fact, they say this is the same type of testing that’s done to identify American servicemembers — now, it looks like it’s being used for civilian purposes such as this.