New York Identifies 3 More 9/11 Victims Through DNA Analysis

New York City officials have identified three more victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks through advanced DNA testing, bringing the total confirmed identifications to 1,653. The identified victims include Ryan Fitzgerald, a 26-year-old foreign currency trader from Floral Park who was working on the 94th floor of the South Tower; Barbara Keating, a 72-year-old cancer survivor from Palm Springs who was a passenger on American Airlines Flight 11; and an adult woman whose name is being withheld at her family's request. Mayor Eric Adams and Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Jason Graham emphasized the city's ongoing commitment to identifying all victims as a way to honor the lost and provide solace to families. Fitzgerald had recently moved to Manhattan and had plans to marry, while Keating was known for her dedication to public service and surviving cancer twice. Despite nearly 3,000 lives lost in the attacks, approximately 40 percent of victims remain unidentified, highlighting the continued importance of DNA analysis and family outreach in this long-term effort.