What happened: Investigators in California are examining soil from a backyard linked to the Kristin Smart case, where tests suggest human remains may have been present. The search involves a woman whose son was convicted of Smart's 1996 murder.
Why it matters:
- Could provide new evidence or lead in a decades-old missing person and murder case.
- Impacts families involved and the local community seeking closure.
MNN Take: Authorities are using forensic techniques to analyse soil for human remains, a common step in cold case investigations to uncover new clues.
Sources: NYTimes US