disinter

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In June 2021, 652 people killed in the Korean War were disinterred and using DNA, dental and anthropological analysis on the human remains, discovered Story’s remains.

From Seattle Times

The leader of the Falange was disinterred in a private ceremony in presence of his family, away from public scrutiny.

From Washington Times

Protocols for disinterring, sampling and reburying human remains were established in consultation with local religious leaders and community stakeholders.

From New York Times

In 2021, the remains were disinterred for testing, and in February of this year, laboratory analysis “and the totality of the circumstantial evidence available” established one set of remains as Carrillo’s, according to the agency.

From Los Angeles Times

At a ceremony two years ago to return nine disinterred remains of Rosebud Sioux children, U.S.

From Seattle Times