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Oct 7, 2026 at 6:20 PM ET
DNA Identifies ‘Cinnamon’ Found on Florida Keys Boat
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Human remains found aboard a liveaboard boat near Key West in September 1999 have been identified as Cumie Doylene McCutcheon, who was 56 when she disappeared. Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the medical examiner’s office and FDLE used DNA findings and a sample from McCutcheon’s son to confirm her identity in 2026, ending a decades-old mystery.
WHO: Cumie Doylene McCutcheon; Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes detectives; Monroe County Medical Examiner’s Office; Florida Department of Law Enforcement
WHAT: Human remains long known as “Cinnamon” were identified as McCutcheon through DNA testing.
WHEN: 2026
WHERE: Florida Keys, near Key West
WHY: Modern DNA testing produced findings indicating the remains belonged to McCutcheon; a reference sample from her son confirmed the match.
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