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Most Of the Dead In Louisiana Remain Unidentified

HeadlineOct 05, 2005

On news about Hurricane Katrina, the New York Times is reporting that the vast majority of those killed in the hurricane remain unnamed. Of the 972 deaths confirmed in Louisiana, the state has made the names of only 32 victims public. This is in stark contrast to Mississippi where 221 people have been confirmed dead and all but 25 have been identified. Critics said this has prevented the public from having a personal connection to those killed in the storm.

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