This presentation will explore how cutting-edge biometric technology helped law enforcement crack a decades-old cold case. In 1971, the unidentified remains of a young woman were discovered in Lake Panasoffkee, Florida, sparking an investigation that spanned more than five decades. Despite early forensic efforts, her identity remained a mystery—until now.

Discover how the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office leveraged IDEMIA’s STORM ABIS to transform low-quality fingerprints from 1971 into a breakthrough identification. Learn about the persistence, collaboration, and technological advancements that brought closure to the victim’s family and renewed hope for justice.