California
These are the coldest of cases: skeletal remains that don’t yield names. Even with a host of clues, identification can be frustratingly elusive.
July 23, 2005
Fatalities: Hundreds of unidentified bodies pose mysteries for coroner’s investigators every year. Figuring out who foreigners are is especially difficult.
Jan. 18, 1998
Jerry lived in the woods on the edge of the Ventura Freeway with his pots and pans, Mrs.
July 28, 1998
After Piecing Together Remains of Man Who Died in Woods off Ventura Freeway, Experts Seek Family to Close the Mystery
Sports
Before Sunday’s nonconference game against unbeaten Arizona, Pepperdine Coach Jim Harrick said he thought his players would do well, or get a lesson.
Dec. 7, 1987
World & Nation
A District of Columbia police officer allegedly involved in a million-dollar-a-month cocaine ring is charged with murder, kidnaping and conspiracy.
June 28, 1992
Searches: Office sets up database of people it has identified but whose relatives it has been unable to reach.
April 29, 1999
You read things. You wonder.
Feb. 21, 1996
Angels
Twins rout the White Sox, 20-1
May 22, 2009
Lakers
The Lakers divided their playoff winnings Thursday and 11 players, as well as trainer Gary Vitti, got full shares of $36,071.42 each.
June 24, 1988