The death of a woman in Texas revealed a case of stolen identity with a connection to the Northwest. Now a Seattle investigator is trying to figure out who this mystery woman really was.
In the gallery above, examine some of the documents and photos the Social Security Administration has discovered in its investigation into identity-theft suspect Lori Ruff. Click on an item for a closer look.
Original story: She stole another’s identity, and took her secret to the grave. Who was she?
Timeline: Becoming Jane Doe
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Editor’s note, September 2016: The mystery has been solved. Click here to see who Lori Ruff really was.