DNA proves remains in a car found in the Columbia River are of an Oregon family missing since 1958

DNA analysis has identified the remains found in a car in the Columbia River as those of an Oregon family that went missing in 1958 while on a trip to find Christmas greenery, authorities said Thursday.

DNA proves remains in a car found in the Columbia River are of an Oregon family missing since 1958

TL;DR

  • DNA analysis identified remains found in a car in the Columbia River.
  • The remains belong to an Oregon family missing since 1958.
  • The family disappeared while on a trip to find Christmas greenery.