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Remains found in car submerged in Oregon river identified as family who mysteriously vanished in 1958
Updated on: April 17, 2026 / 6:49 AM EDT / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- The remains of Kenneth, Barbara, and Barbie Martin, missing since 1958, have been identified through DNA analysis.
- Their Ford station wagon was discovered in the Columbia River in 2024 by a diver after being missing for over 60 years.
- Human remains were recovered from the car wreckage and identified using advanced DNA techniques.
- Authorities have concluded their investigation, finding no evidence of a crime.
- The disappearance of the Martin family was a national news story in 1958, with speculation about foul play.