DNA on Smoothie Straw Leads to Cold Case Murder Charge After 40 Years
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Prosecutors in Nassau County have charged Richard Bilodeau, 63, with the 1984 murder of 16-year-old Theresa Fusco, based on DNA evidence that matched samples found on her body. The case, which had seen multiple wrongful convictions before being reopened, highlights the role of modern DNA testing in solving cold cases. Bilodeau pleaded not guilty, and the investigation continues.
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