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Woman in Spanish cold case identified after 20 years

Woman in Spanish cold case identified after 20 years

In a breakthrough in a 20-year-old cold case, Spanish authorities have identified the victim as Liudmila Zavada, a 31-year-old Russian citizen. The body was discovered in July 2005 by a road in northeastern Spain. The case remained unsolved for two decades until investigators used advanced DNA analysis techniques to match the victim's remains with a relative's DNA sample. Zavada's identity had previously remained a mystery, with authorities unable to determine her identity or the circumstances surrounding her death. The investigation is now focusing on determining the cause of Zavada's death and the events leading up to it. Authorities have not provided any further details about the case or any potential suspects. The identification of the victim is a significant development in the long-running investigation, which had previously struggled to make progress.

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