Summary
A woman found dead on a Dutch beach in 2004 has been identified as Eva Maria Pommer, a German citizen. She was identified through an international police operation called Operation Identify Me, which began in 2023 to name unidentified women found dead in Europe. The cause of her death is still unknown, and investigations continue.
Key Facts
- Eva Maria Pommer's body was found in 2004 on a beach in the Netherlands.
- She was identified through Operation Identify Me, a campaign by police forces to name unidentified deceased women.
- The campaign involves Interpol, an international policing agency, and relies on public appeals and shared police records.
- Eva Maria Pommer was known as "the woman with the German keys" due to a key linking her to Bottrop, Germany.
- A public appeal on German TV led to a crucial tip that helped confirm her identity through DNA testing.
- The campaign has identified other women in Europe, and police are working on identifying 43 more women.
- The cause of Eva Maria Pommer's death remains unexplained.
