Published Jul 16, 2026, 4:59 PM ET · Updated 4 months ago · 2 sources

Remains of LA millionaire missing since 1981 identified after more than 40 years

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Remains of LA millionaire missing since 1981 identified after more than 40 years

Authorities in southern California announced this week that, after more than 40 years, they had identified the remains of a Los Angeles millionaire missing since 1981. The Riverside county sheriff confirmed in a statement that investigators, using genetic genealogy and dental records, had determined the remains found in a rugged area near Sugarloaf Mountain were those of Thelma Gaston. Sign in now (it takes 30 seconds) to carry on reading Not signed in before? Create a free account Gaston disapp