Child identified in cold case with ties to Philadelphia after 53 years

Police have confirmed the identity of a 5-year-old child whose body was discovered in a creek under a bridge more than 50 years ago—his name was Carl Matthew Bryant.

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Police have confirmed the identity of a 5-year-old child whose body was discovered in Massey Creek under the Old Colchester Road Bridge in Lorton more than 50 years ago—his name was Carl Matthew Bryant.

Chief Kevin Davis credited advanced DNA testing and forensic-grade genome sequencing for finally solving the decades-old mystery.

More details will be shared at Monday’s press conference.

Police have confirmed the identity of a 5-year-old child whose body was discovered in Massey Creek under the Old Colchester Road Bridge in Lorton more than

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