Event Brief
Teen’s remains identified after nearly 50 years
Filed: Jul 30, 2026 at 7:03 AM ET
Summary: Forensic genetic genealogy identified Michelle Louise Collier’s remains found in a Kern County vineyard.
WHO: Forensic genetic genealogy
WHAT: Michelle Louise Collier’s remains were identified nearly 50 years after she vanished in 1978.
WHEN: Jul 29, 2026 at 8:59 PM ET
WHERE: Kern County, California
WHY: Her remains were identified nearly 50 years after they were found in a Kern County vineyard.
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