Hurricane Irma (NHC)It has been over eight years since Hurricane Irma tore through the Florida Keys, leaving a trail of destruction that residents still remember vividly. READ: Florida Grandmother Avoids Prison After Driving SUV Into Lake, Killing Best FriendThe road to this discovery was long and frustrating. The body was originally recovered on September 14, 2017, just days after Irma made landfall. Investigators followed those leads, contacted the family, and were finally able to confirm that the man was indeed Mr. Schlake. She pointed out that as long as there is DNA, modern technology can solve even the oldest, coldest cases.