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Metro
08-08-2025
- Metro
Three more 9/11 victims identified 24 years later after DNA breakthrough
The remains of three more victims of the 9/11 terror attack have been identified nearly 25 years later. Thanks to a DNA testing breakthrough, the remains of Ryan Fitzgerald, Barbara Keating, and a third woman whose family asked to remain anonymous, have been identified. The attack on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 saw two planes deliberately crash into the Twin Towers, killing more than 2,700 people. These latest victims are the 1,651st, 1,652nd and 1,653rd to be identified, after testing remains recovered in 2001 and 2002. New York City mayor Eric Adams shared the news alongside the city's chief medical examiner, Jason Graham, who said the new identifications were thanks to continued advanced DNA testing. The remains were able to be identified after family outreach provided DNA reference samples to compare with the genetic profiles of the previously unidentified remains. The city medical examiner has been continually working to identify as many victims of the attack as possible, using new techniques including next generation sequencing. Nearly 22,000 pieces of human remains, some as small as shards of bone the size of a fingernail, were recovered from the ground zero debris, NPR reports. Having also suffered damage from fire, bacteria, pollution and other forms of degradation, DNA technology of the time was not able to uncover genetic profiles. Mr Graham said: 'Nearly 25 years after the disaster at the World Trade Center our commitment to identify the missing and return them to their families strands as strong as ever. 'Each new identification testifies to the promise of science and sustained outreach to families despite the passage of time. 'We continue this work as our way of honouring the lost.' One of the newly-identified victims, 26-year-old Ryan Fitzgerald, was working as a foreign currency trader at Fiduciary Trust in the south tower on September 11, 2001. He had called his family after the first plane hit the north tower to say he was OK and leaving his office. Ryan grew up in Richmond Hill, Queens, and played basketball at Holy Cross High School. He was living in Manhattan when he died. More Trending Barbara Keating, another of the recently identified victims, was a 72-year-old grandmother from Palm Springs. Barbara had worked as a public servant for 25 years and survived breast cancer twice, her obituary said. She was known for visiting Saint Theresa Catholic Church every day, and would drive there and back in her red Sebring convertible. Barbara was returning home to California after visiting family in Massachusetts. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Man 'raped mum friend because she wouldn't feed him her breast milk' MORE: Fact Check: Will Trump make way for oldest frenemy Steve Bannon to run for president? MORE: Two killed after helicopter crashes into boat on the Mississippi River
West Australian
08-08-2025
- West Australian
Three new 9/11 victims identified, nearly 25 years after World Trade Centre terror attacks
Nearly 25 years later, three new victims of the September 11 terror attacks on the World Trade Centre have been identified. With the help from the victims' families and DNA analysis, officials were able to identify a man and two women who died in the terror attack that killed 2753 people. New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Chief Medical Examiner Dr Jason Graham made the announcement on Thursday, marking the first identifications made of 9/11 victims in 2025. Their remains were among those recovered in the years following the attack on the twin towers of the Word Trade Centre in New York in 2001. More than 1100 victims — around 40 per cent — have never been identified, with their remains stored behind a wall at the Ground Zero memorial. The city's Office of Chief Medical Examiner has now identified 25 remains belonging to previously unnamed victims — including the three most recent confirmations, The Sun reported. Mayor Adams, who served as a police officer during 9/11, acknowledged the emotional weight of the news. 'The pain of losing a loved one in the September 11 terror attacks echoes across the decades, but with these three new identifications, we take a step forward in comforting the family members still aching from that day,' he said. 'We hope the families receiving answers from the Office of Chief Medical Examiner can take solace in the city's tireless dedication to this mission.' The newly identified victims are 26-year-old Ryan Fitzgerald, 72-year-old Barbara Keating, and a woman whose family has chosen not to publicly release her name. Mr Fitzgerald was only 26-years-old when he was killed in the south tower. A foreign currency trader with Fiduciary Trust, Fitzgerald worked on the 94th floor of 2 World Trade Centre. His mother, Diane, recalled receiving a phone call from him at around 8.50am on September 11, 2001. 'You can't believe what just happened! Turn on your TV!' he told her, describing the aftermath of the first plane crash. He assured her he was fine and exiting the building. He also spoke to his girlfriend, Darci Spinner, moments later, but tragically, he was still inside when the second plane struck the south tower. Originally from Floral Park, New York, Mr Fitzgerald had just moved into his own Manhattan apartment. He was pursuing a Master's in Business Administration at Dowling College. His remains, recovered in 2002, were confirmed through DNA testing. At 72, Ms Keating was returning to Palm Springs, California after visiting her grandchildren when she boarded American Airlines Flight 11 which was the first plane hijacked and flown into the north tower. A breast cancer survivor and widow since 1983, Ms Keating worked as a receptionist at St Theresa Catholic Church in Palm Springs. 'She was a wonderful woman, always had a smile on her face,' said Reverend Philip Behan. Ms Keating, who had an aisle seat, was sitting beside actress Berry Berenson, widow of Psycho actor Anthony Perkins. Her remains, recovered in 2001, were also confirmed through DNA testing. Upon the family's request, the third victim's name has not been released. Her remains, first discovered in 2001, were confirmed through the same DNA process. Chief Medical Examiner Dr Jason Graham said the office's work will continue 'as our way of honouring the lost'. 'Nearly 25 years after the disaster at the World Trade Centre, our commitment to identify the missing and return them to their loved ones stands as strong as ever,' he said. 'Each new identification testifies to the promise of science and sustained outreach to families despite the passage of time.'
Perth Now
08-08-2025
- Perth Now
Breakthrough as three more 9/11 victims identified
Nearly 25 years later, three new victims of the September 11 terror attacks on the World Trade Centre have been identified. With the help from the victims' families and DNA analysis, officials were able to identify a man and two women who died in the terror attack that killed 2753 people. New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Chief Medical Examiner Dr Jason Graham made the announcement on Thursday, marking the first identifications made of 9/11 victims in 2025. Their remains were among those recovered in the years following the attack on the twin towers of the Word Trade Centre in New York in 2001. More than 1100 victims — around 40 per cent — have never been identified, with their remains stored behind a wall at the Ground Zero memorial. The city's Office of Chief Medical Examiner has now identified 25 remains belonging to previously unnamed victims — including the three most recent confirmations, The Sun reported. Mayor Adams, who served as a police officer during 9/11, acknowledged the emotional weight of the news. 'The pain of losing a loved one in the September 11 terror attacks echoes across the decades, but with these three new identifications, we take a step forward in comforting the family members still aching from that day,' he said. 'We hope the families receiving answers from the Office of Chief Medical Examiner can take solace in the city's tireless dedication to this mission.' The newly identified victims are 26-year-old Ryan Fitzgerald, 72-year-old Barbara Keating, and a woman whose family has chosen not to publicly release her name. Mr Fitzgerald was only 26-years-old when he was killed in the south tower. A foreign currency trader with Fiduciary Trust, Fitzgerald worked on the 94th floor of 2 World Trade Centre. His mother, Diane, recalled receiving a phone call from him at around 8.50am on September 11, 2001. Ryan Fitzgerald identified as a victim of 9/11. Credit: 9 / 11 Birthday Tributes 'You can't believe what just happened! Turn on your TV!' he told her, describing the aftermath of the first plane crash. He assured her he was fine and exiting the building. He also spoke to his girlfriend, Darci Spinner, moments later, but tragically, he was still inside when the second plane struck the south tower. Originally from Floral Park, New York, Mr Fitzgerald had just moved into his own Manhattan apartment. He was pursuing a Master's in Business Administration at Dowling College. His remains, recovered in 2002, were confirmed through DNA testing. At 72, Ms Keating was returning to Palm Springs, California after visiting her grandchildren when she boarded American Airlines Flight 11 which was the first plane hijacked and flown into the north tower. A breast cancer survivor and widow since 1983, Ms Keating worked as a receptionist at St Theresa Catholic Church in Palm Springs. Barbra Keating identified as a victim of 9/11. Credit: 9 / 11 Birthday Tributes 'She was a wonderful woman, always had a smile on her face,' said Reverend Philip Behan. Ms Keating, who had an aisle seat, was sitting beside actress Berry Berenson, widow of Psycho actor Anthony Perkins. Her remains, recovered in 2001, were also confirmed through DNA testing. Upon the family's request, the third victim's name has not been released. Her remains, first discovered in 2001, were confirmed through the same DNA process. Chief Medical Examiner Dr Jason Graham said the office's work will continue 'as our way of honouring the lost'. 'Nearly 25 years after the disaster at the World Trade Centre, our commitment to identify the missing and return them to their loved ones stands as strong as ever,' he said. 'Each new identification testifies to the promise of science and sustained outreach to families despite the passage of time.'
