Key takeaways:
- The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) announced that a 48-year-old woman found dead in 1975 has been identified as Jewell Parchman Langford.
- A Florida man who knew Langford has been charged with her murder.
- The OPP said that the case is a reminder of the importance of DNA technology in solving cold cases and that they are committed to bringing justice to the victims of unsolved cases and their families.
On Wednesday, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) announced that a 48-year-old woman found dead in eastern Ontario in 1975 has been identified as Jewell Parchman Langford, a well-known businesswoman from Jackson, Tennessee. Langford co-owned a spa with her ex-husband and had been known for decades as the “Nation River Lady” after her remains were found floating in the Nation River, a short distance from a highway bridge near Casselman, Ontario.
The OPP also announced that a Florida man who knew Langford has been charged with her murder. Detective Inspector Daniel Nadeau said that the identification of Langford was made possible through DNA technology.
Langford had been on a trip to Montreal when she disappeared in 1975. The OPP said that they are still investigating the circumstances of her death and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
The OPP said that the case is a reminder of the importance of DNA technology in solving cold cases. They also said that they are committed to bringing justice to the victims of unsolved cases and their families.
This case marks a significant breakthrough for the OPP and the Jackson, Tennessee community. Langford’s family and friends have been searching for answers for decades, and the OPP’s announcement brings them one step closer to finding closure.
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