Three more victims of 9/11 identified, almost 24 years later
Remains of three 9/11 victims identified, according to NYC chief medical examiner
- Three more victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City have been identified, nearly 25 years after the events.
- The identified victims are Ryan Fitzgerald, 26, a trader in the World Trade Center, and Barbara Keating, 72, who was on one of the planes that crashed into the towers. A third victim's name is being withheld at their family's request.
- Their identification was made possible through advancements in DNA analysis and the sustained efforts of the city's chief medical examiner's office.
- These identifications bring the total number of identified victims to 1,653, with approximately 1,100 victims remaining unidentified.
- Families of the newly identified victims, such as Barbara Keating's son, expressed gratitude for the ongoing work, acknowledging the enduring impact of their loss.