A long-standing mystery has been solved with the help of a pair of shoes. The shoes, Nike high-tops, were found near the Sacramento River and played a key role in identifying a missing person. The missing person case dates back to 1988, when a man was reported missing.

The discovery of the shoes has helped investigators crack the case. Further details about the identification and the case are available from SFGate, a source for Bay Area news. The discovery of the shoes has brought closure to a 38-year mystery, but specifics about the case and the investigation are not provided here.