| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | June 23, 2026, 7:02 p.m. |
| Last Updated | June 23, 2026, 7:02 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/waukegan-teen-identified-as-girl-found-dead-in-mississippi-river-in-1975/3952687/ |
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A pregnant teenager whose body was found in the Mississippi River more than 50
years ago has been identified as a Waukegan resident, according to the nonprofit
organization the DNA Doe Project.
Cheryl Lynn Edwards was living in Waukegan when she disappeared in 1975 at 15
years old. Her death was ru...