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DNA confirms South Dakota man is great-grandson of Sitting Bull

Groundbreaking research proves a South Dakota man is the closest living descendant of legendary Native American leader, Sitting Bull. Ernie LaPointe, 73, is Sitting Bull's great-grandson. The family connection was confirmed using a new method that analyzes DNA fragments.
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