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DNA Breakthrough Solves 1994 Koblenz Murder of American Tourist Amy Lopez

German police arrested an 81-year-old man in Koblenz for the 1994 murder and sexual assault of American student Amy Lopez after advances in DNA technology and re-examining evidence led to a match between a saliva sample and DNA found in Lopez's jeans. The suspect had a prior 1999 conviction for attempted rape; his genetic data, once deleted, was re-accessed to secure the arrest, and he is now in pretrial detention as investigators continue the case decades after the crime.

via CBS News|

#amy-lopez #cold-case #crime

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Nebraska teen’s dance-date murder solved after decades

In 1969, 17-year-old Mary Kay Heese disappeared after asking a cousin to attend a Sadie Hawkins dance in Wahoo, Nebraska; her body was found nearby, and the case remained unsolved for decades until a 2015 reinvestigation. Investigators focused on Joseph Ambroz and Wayne Greaser, with Ambroz—who knew Heese—ultimately arrested in 2025 and pleading no contest to conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, receiving two years in prison; Greaser had died by suicide in 1977. The renewed probe highlighted how Mary Kay’s wish to fit in and her trust in someone she knew contributed to the tragedy.

via CBS News|

#ambroz #cold-case #crime

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DNA, Mud and a Cold Case: Beaverton Murder Ends with Husband's 2025 Conviction

Decades after Debe Atrops was murdered in Beaverton, Oregon, a 2022 cold-case review used DNA testing on Debe’s coat and soil/mud analysis to reexamine suspects, including her estranged husband Bob Atrops. A 2025 grand jury indicted Bob, and a jury convicted him of second-degree murder after weighing evolving forensic evidence and disputed alibi details; prosecutors say the case involved motive, means, and opportunity, while the defense pointed to other explanations and questioned the strength of the DNA and mud links. Debe’s daughter and family describe the verdict as closure after a long, painful saga.

via CBS News|

#cold-case #crime #dna

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DNA ties 2006 Oregon mayor to Washington beach remains, ending cold case

Skeletal remains found in 2006 on a Quinault Nation beach in Grays Harbor County, Washington, have been identified as Edwin Asher, a former Fossil, Oregon mayor who disappeared in 2006 during a crabbing trip and was presumed drowned. The identity was confirmed by Othram through DNA analysis and investigative genetic genealogy, closing a decades-long mystery surrounding his disappearance.

via CBS News|

#cold-case #crime #dna

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DNA ID Solves 2006 Beach Remains: Former Oregon Mayor Ed Asher

Almost 20 years after remains were found on a Taholah beach, investigators confirmed they belonged to Clarence Edwin 'Ed' Asher, a former Fossil, Oregon mayor who disappeared while crabbing in 2006, using DNA analysis and genetic genealogy.

via KATU|

#cold-case #ed-asher #forensic-genetic-genealogy

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Michigan Man Charged in 1988 Wife's Disappearance in Joliet

An 82-year-old Michigan man, Gilbert Bernal Sr., has been charged with the murder of his wife Joan Bernal, who disappeared nearly 40 years ago in Joliet, Illinois. The case was reopened after new evidence, leading to a grand jury indictment and Bernal's arrest. The investigation revealed past domestic violence and the possibility that her body was buried under concrete, although she has never been found. Bernal is scheduled for a court hearing in January.

via ABC7 Chicago|

#cold-case #crime #disappearance

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Decades-Old Child Sex Abuse Case Solved with New DNA Evidence in Lawrence

Lawrence police arrested David Zimbrick, a suspect linked to child sexual assault cases from 2000 and 2003, using DNA evidence and genetic genealogy technology similar to that used in the Golden State Killer case, after decades of investigation.

via The Lawrence Times|

#child-abuse #cold-case #crime

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Man Arrested 30 Years After Couple's Murder

An 86-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the 1993 murders of Harry and Megan Tooze in Llanharry, Wales, after a forensic review of the cold case. The couple was shot and their bodies moved to a cow shed, with a previous suspect, Jonathan Jones, convicted and later released on appeal. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities seek more information.

via BBC|

#arrest #cold-case #crime

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Decades-Old Colorado Cold Case Solved, Tied to Notorious Serial Killer

Decades after Rhonda Fisher's murder in 1987, DNA analysis of preserved paper bags linked her killer to Vincent Groves, a prolific Colorado serial killer, providing closure to a long-unsolved case and highlighting advances in forensic science.

via CNN|

#cold-case #colorado #crime

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DNA Solves 1998 Hospital Murder Case After 27 Years

DNA evidence has recently linked a suspect to the 1998 murder of Sheryl Crandell, who was strangled at Prince George’s Hospital Center, though the accused will not face charges. The case remained unsolved for years until new forensic analysis provided a breakthrough.

via The Washington Post|

#cold-case #crime #dna-evidence

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DNA Evidence Solves Decades-Old Virginia Murder Case

Decades after Robin Lawrence's brutal 1994 murder in Virginia, DNA evidence and genetic genealogy led to the arrest of Stephan Smerk, a man who confessed to the crime, bringing closure to a case that had gone cold for years.

via CBS News|

#cold-case #crime #dna-evidence

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Veteran Arrested in Cold Case Murder After DNA Link

An army veteran, Stephan Smerk, was arrested and pleaded guilty to a 1994 Virginia murder after DNA testing linked him to the crime scene, leading to his 70-year sentence.

via TMZ|

#army-veteran #cold-case #crime

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DNA from straw links man to 1984 teen murder after 41 years

Decades after wrongful convictions, DNA from a discarded straw has led to the indictment of Richard Bilodeau for the 1984 murder of Theresa Fusco in Long Island, highlighting advances in forensic science and persistent pursuit of justice.

via The Guardian|

#cold-case #crime #dna-evidence

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DNA on Smoothie Straw Leads to Cold Case Murder Charge After 40 Years

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.

via News 12|

#cold-case #crime #dna-evidence

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Long Island Cold Case Solved: Man Charged in 1984 Teen Murder

Authorities in Nassau County, New York, have charged Richard Bilodeau with the 1984 murder of 16-year-old Theresa Fusco, nearly 41 years after her death, based on DNA evidence from a discarded smoothie cup. The case was reopened after DNA testing exonerated three men previously convicted, and Bilodeau's arrest brings closure to a long-standing case.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#cold-case #crime #dna-evidence