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This research aims to identify human skeletal remains found in a karst abyss, linking them to a missing person case.

February 19, 2026Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Multidisciplinary identification of human skeletal remains from the karst abyss in Demänovská Valley (19th–20th century calCE, Slovakia)

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PBPeter BartaConstantine the Philosopher University in Nitra MDMichaela DörnhöferováComenius University Bratislava MBMarián BaldovičComenius University Bratislava

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Forensic archaeological-anthropological research identifies a missing woman using DNA and archival methods, suggesting innovative approaches in missing person cases.

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This research aims to identify human skeletal remains found in a karst abyss, linking them to a missing person case.
Conducted forensic archaeological-anthropological analysis of skeletal remains
Utilized a Bayesian chronological model with radiocarbon dating
Performed genealogical and archival research to gather historical context
Extracted nuclear and mitochondrial DNA from skeletal remains for identification
Successfully identified skeletal remains of a woman missing since the late 19th century
Determined her death likely occurred between 1891 and 1911
Established her identity using DNA evidence and genealogical research, a first for Slovakia
Linked the findings to a multidisciplinary approach combining sciences and humanities

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Barta et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6996712d80e1323b05ec0366 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-34905-4

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Forensic archaeological-anthropological research identifies a missing woman using DNA and archival methods, suggesting innovative approaches in missing person cases.

Multidisciplinary identification of human skeletal remains from the karst abyss in Demänovská Valley (19th–20th century calCE, Slovakia)

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Multidisciplinary identification of human skeletal remains from the karst abyss in Demänovská Valley (19th–20th century calCE, Slovakia)

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