Identity of mystery 'Australian' woman with amnesia revealed as Ashley Menatta

By Lisa Visentin
Updated July 2 2015 - 6:13pm, first published 2:45pm
"Sam" appeared on US television to try to solve the mystery of her past. She has now been identified as Ashley Menatta. Photo: NBC 7 San Diego
"Sam" appeared on US television to try to solve the mystery of her past. She has now been identified as Ashley Menatta. Photo: NBC 7 San Diego

A mystery woman, whose identity had perplexed the FBI, Interpol and thousands of online amateur sleuths, has been named after her nephew saw her call for help in the avalanche of media coverage that her plight generated.

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