In a significant breakthrough that highlights the promise of modern forensic technology, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) has identified a homicide victim from a cold case that has puzzled investigators for over two decades. The remains of Jane "Pabco" Doe have now been confirmed to be those of Virgia Mae Jackson, a woman who had vanished without a trace until her unfortunate discovery in 2001 near Pabco Road and Sunset Road.

Despite the passage of time, and thanks to the sophisticated DNA analysis provided by Othram Inc., law enforcement is now one step closer to solving a mystery that has persisted for 24 years. Jackson, originally from San Antonio, Texas, relocated to Las Vegas in the mid-1990s with her four children in search of a fresh start. Her last known residence was close to Harmon Ave. and Mountain Vista St. around 1999 or 2000, yet she was never reported missing, and the circumstances of her disappearance remained a conundrum.

The identification of Virginia Mae Jackson was announced in a plea for public assistance on the LVMPD's social media channels last Thursday. The LVMPD post calls upon the community to aid in the ongoing investigation by sharing any information that could shine a light on what happened to Virginia Mae Jackson or provide insights into her associate identified only as Ava or Eva, whom she met in Texas before the move.

Anyone with relevant details is encouraged to contact the LVMPD Homicide Section. For those wishing to impart information while remaining anonymous, there's an option to reach out to Crime Stoppers.