All items and materials found were sent to state laboratories for detailed examination. Identification of the remains.
Forensic experts conducted a complete analysis of the bones. DNA samples were compared with biological materials previously provided by the Woods family.
In particular, samples of the mother’s blood, as well as Eric’s belongings stored in the dormatory.
The result was unequivocal. The remains belonged to a 21-year-old student who disappeared in August 2017.
It has been officially confirmed that the skeleton found in the canyon is Eric Woods.
Analysis of the diary. The notebook in the metal container was sent to the forensic department.Start a Journal
Specialists examined the paper, ink, and handwriting. The examination confirmed that the materials corresponded to 2017, and there were no signs of forgery.
The handwriting matched Eric’s writing samples obtained from his university notebooks. The official conclusion, the diary is authentic and was written by Woods himself in the days after his disappearance.
