Three of the four guns found with Sodini were traced back to him, and authorities are in the process of tracing the fourth, Moffatt said.

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Mr Taylor also said "homecomers" enjoyed a richer experience if local people, museums and businesses have knowledge about the process of tracing family trees and were able to plan how to meet the needs of visitors.

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