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Millionaire’s Bones Finally Identified | San Francisco News
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- Jul 12, 2026
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- 107
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Summary
A millionaire who vanished in 1981 while searching for her cat has finally been identified—her remains, found decades later in a shallow grave, were confirmed through DNA. The case, long cold, reignited when investigators re-examined evidence, including forged documents and a stolen notary stamp, pointing to a suspect named Remsen. Charged with murder even before her body was found, Remsen claimed he found her dead and buried her to claim her fortune. A judge called him an “incompetent scoundrel,” sentencing him to life. Now, with DNA confirming the remains belong to Thelma Gaston, justice has finally closed the book—though Remsen’s next parole hearing isn’t until 2028. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/661b540b580f0def