DNA tests confirm identity of Filipino housemaid

ERBIL – DNA testing has conclusively identified the remains discovered at the site of an Iranian missile attack in Erbil as belonging to Michelle Mendoza, a Filipino housemaid.

The Philippine consulate in Erbil disclosed the findings of the DNA tests conducted on human remains recovered from the aftermath of the Iranian missile strike.

Falah Anwar, the honorary consul of the Philippines in Erbil told 964media, “We conducted DNA tests on the remains found at the site of the missile attack in Erbil, and the DNA matched that of the Filipino housemaid, Michelle.”

“Michelle’s son was brought to Erbil from the Philippines for blood samples to be taken, which were used to match the DNA with the remains,” Anwar added.

According to information obtained by 964media, the body parts recovered from the missile attack site were initially held at the forensic department in Erbil before being transferred to the Philippine consulate for examination.

The findings emerged approximately two months after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran launched a ballistic missile strike on the residence of Kurdish businessman Peshrew Dizayi on the night of January 15th.

The attack resulted in the death of the businessman, his 11-month-old daughter Jina, Christian businessman Karam Mikhael, and the housemaid Michelle.