The body found in the creek was identified as Donald Gene Horecka, 25, from Las Vegas, thanks to advances in forensic genetic genealogy and DNA testing.
At the time of the discovery in 1980, detectives couldn't determine the man's identity, and he was buried without a name due to the mystery surrounding his death.
The Solano County Sheriff's Office confirmed that new technology enabled them to reopen the cold case in 2023, leading to the man's identification.
The sheriff's partnership with forensic genealogy firm Othram Inc. played a crucial role in creating a DNA profile that helped to reveal Horecka's identity.
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