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DNA confirms remains of Martin family missing since 1958 after car found in Columbia River
DNA confirms remains of Martin family missing since 1958 after car found in Columbia River
DNA confirms remains of Martin family missing since 1958 after car found in Columbia River

Published on: 04/16/2026

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The Christmas photo of the Ken Martin family, from left, Barbara, 7; Ken, Barbara, Sue, 4; Donald, 21; and Virginia, 6; in Portland, Ore., in December 1952. (Ken Martin family via AP, File)

The Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office has identified remains from a car found in the Columbia River as those of Kenneth and Barbara Martin and their oldest daughter, also named Barbara, the Hood River Sheriff’s Office said Thursday.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/history/2026/04/dna-confirms-remains-of-missing-martin-family-after-car-found-in-columbia-river.html

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