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Nurse's remains identified nearly 40 years after disappearance

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A San Diego nurse whose remains were found nearly 40 years ago near Lake Mead has finally been identified, and her case is now considered a homicide.

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  • Carol Ann Riley's remains, found near Lake Mead decades ago, have been identified.
  • Riley disappeared after canceling a date and was not heard from again. 26s
  • Her identity was confirmed last month using dental records. 56s
  • Investigators believe Robert Weeks, a convicted murderer, is responsible for her death. 1m 33s
  • Weeks died in prison and was never charged in Riley's case. 2m 6s
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