Remains Found in Wisconsin Music Store Chimney Identified After 35 Years

Ronnie Joe Kirk, missing since 1970, identified through genetic genealogy; investigation continues into his mysterious death.

The skeletal remains found in a Madison music store chimney in 1989 have been identified as Ronnie Joe Kirk.
Kirk, originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, had not been in contact with relatives since 1970.
The DNA Doe Project utilized genetic genealogy to identify Kirk, a process that took over two years.
Authorities are still investigating the circumstances of Kirk's death and how he ended up in the chimney.
Madison Police are seeking public assistance to gather more information about Kirk's life and death.