Bankers Remains Identified Twice Decades Apart
#ColdCase #DNAIdentificationRemains found on a California beach in 2022 are identified as Walter Karl Kinney, a banker missing since 1999. Other body parts were discovered in 1999. Genetic genealogy solved the case, but his cause of death remains unknown. read more
DNA Solves 56-Year-Old Headless Body Mystery
#ColdCase #DNAIdentificationAfter 56 years, DNA technology has identified a headless, handless body found in upstate New York in 1970 as Clyde A. Coppage of Pennsylvania. The 35-year-old was never reported missing, and his killer remains unknown. read more
Missing Mom Found Alive After 24 Years
#MissingPerson #ColdCaseA North Carolina mother of three who vanished while Christmas shopping in 2001 has been found alive. Authorities say she left due to domestic issues and was located after a tip. Her family has been notified. read more
Epsteins Predecessor Haunts FBI in Cold Case
#SexTrafficking #ColdCaseIn the 1970s, Detroit millionaire Francis Shelden operated a child sex trafficking ring from his private North Fox Island. Dubbed the "original Epstein," he fled justice. A podcaster is now investigating and suing the FBI for thousands of withheld case files. read more
DNA Clue in Guthrie Case Hits Dead End
#MissingPerson #ColdCaseDNA from a glove found near Nancy Guthrie's home did not match FBI records, offering no new leads in the TV host's mother's abduction case. The investigation enters its third week with a plea for her return. read more
The Original Epstein? 1970s Island Abuse Case Resurfaces
#SexTrafficking #ColdCaseIn the 1970s, Detroit millionaire Francis Shelden operated a child sex trafficking ring from his private North Fox Island, disguised as a camp. A podcaster now investigates the cold case, suing the FBI for withheld files and drawing parallels to Jeffrey Epstein. read more
Hannibal Killer Convicted of Jennifer Marcum Murder Still at Large
#JenniferMarcum #ColdCaseJennifer Marcum, a woman murdered two decades ago, remains missing despite her killer being convicted. Investigators and her father continue the search for her body, while the convicted killer, known as ‘Hannibal’, withholds the location. read more
Phoenix Police Breakthrough: Arrest Made in 1986 Cold Case Murder
#ColdCase #MurderChargePhoenix police arrest Alfred Earl Green, suspect in the 1986 murder of Lachelle “Shelly” Jeannine Waite, their oldest cold case. Green, already serving life for a separate murder, was connected to Waite through her boyfriend. DNA evidence led to his arrest after 39 years. read more
UC Berkeley Student Missing Since 1989 Finally Identified
#ColdCase #BerkeleyStudentIdentifiedWendy Abrams-Nishikai, a missing UC Berkeley student, was identified from human remains found in 1989 by a California road. Advanced technology and forensic genealogy helped solve the case after 35 years, providing closure to her family. read more
Arrest Made in 50-Year-Old Cold Case Murder in Hawaii
#ColdCase #DNARevolutionNearly 50 years after the murder of Dawn Momohara at McKinley High School in Honolulu, a former classmate, Gideon Castro, has been arrested thanks to DNA technology. Castro, 66, has been charged with second-degree murder in the cold case. read more
Authorities Reopen Cold Case Involving Convicted Killer Suspected in Murders
#ColdCase #SerialKillerInvestigators are reopening a cold case to link a string of murders to a 75-year-old Washington killer, Warren Forrest, suspected in multiple disappearances and killings dating back five decades. Using advanced forensics, authorities aim to connect him to at least five cases. read more
Perry Kouroumblis Extradited: Suspect in 1977 Easey Street Murders
#Australia #ColdCasePerry Kouroumblis, 65, extradited from Italy in connection to the 1977 Easey Street murders case in Australia where two women were brutally killed. Despite denying involvement, he faces trial as a key suspect in a chilling cold case. read more
Breakthrough in D.B. Cooper Case: YouTuber Finds Parachute Evidence
#DBCooper #ColdCaseA potential breakthrough in the 50-year-old D.B. Cooper cold case as YouTuber Dan Gryder claims to have found the infamous hijacker's parachute on a property in North Carolina, linking it to a suspect, and handing it over to the FBI. read more
"DNA Breakthrough Solves 1979 Murder Case After 40 Years"
#ColdCase #DNAEvidenceEsther Gonzalez was murdered in 1979 and a California man, previously cleared, is now identified as her killer through new DNA evidence. The suspect, Lewis Randolph Williamson, who has since passed away, was found to be the perpetrator, bringing closure to Gonzalez's family. read more
Cold Case Breakthrough: Randy Williamson Identified as 1979 Murderer
#ColdCase #DNAanalysisEsther Gonzalez, a 17-year-old murder victim from 1979, had her case solved when DNA from the suspect, Lewis Randolph Williamson, who passed a polygraph test after the crime, matched evidence found on her body, bringing closure to her family. read more
Breakthrough Arrest: Cold Case Murder Suspect Caught After 50 Years
#ColdCase #MurderChargeTimothy Joley, 71, was recently charged with the 1978 murders of Theresa Marcoux and Mark Harnish. His fingerprints matched those found at the crime scene near Route 5 in Massachusetts, where the young couple had been shot. read more
Man Indicted for 1985 Murder of Navy Veteran in Tennessee
#ColdCase #USCrimeRoger Dale Oody, 62, has been indicted for the murder of Navy veteran Billy Wayne Hearon, who was stabbed over 70 times in 1985. The arrest followed new evidence, with a potential connection to another murder case. read more
Arrest made in 1974 cold case murder of Mary Schlais
#ColdCase #HitchhikingSafetyDuring 1974, Mary K Schlais was murdered while hitchhiking in the snow. Fifty years later, authorities arrested her killer, Jon Keith Miller, after identifying him through genetic evidence left at the crime scene, leading to his confession. read more
Louisiana Man Serving 40 Years Charged in Cold-Case Murder
#Louisiana #ColdCaseJohn Willis Pittman Jr, already serving time for a 1998 murder, has been linked to another cold-case killing of Amber Lynn Jenkins Garcia in Morgan City. New DNA evidence led to the charges, highlighting advancements in technology aiding in criminal cases. read more
"Decades-long Cold Case of Lyon Sisters Moves Towards Resolution"
#LyonSisters #ColdCaseSisters Katherine and Sheila Lyon vanished 50 years ago after going for pizza, leading to extensive searches and a cold case. Recently, new evidence was unearthed related to their disappearance, directing investigators to revisit the case. read more
Man Arrested in Connection with 8-Year Disappearance of Ex-Girlfriend and Daughter
#MissingPersons #ColdCaseA man was arrested for the disappearance and death of his secret daughter and her mother, eight years after they went missing. The father, Gustavo Castaño, was indicted on two counts of kidnapping resulting in death, finally providing hope for the family. read more
Cold Case Breakthrough: Arrest Made in 1985 Wisconsin Murder
#ColdCase #WisconsinMurderTruck driver charged with the 1985 murder of Terry Dolowy after her burnt, beheaded body was found in a ditch. DNA evidence led to the arrest of Michael Raymond Popp, who faces life in prison if convicted. read more
Breakthrough in Cold Case: Man Arrested in 35-Year-Old Murder
#ColdCase #DNAEvidenceJames Holloman, 65, was charged with a 1988 murder in Boston after police matched his saliva from spitting on his sidewalk to forensic evidence. DNA connects him to the death of Karen Taylor, who was stabbed 15 times. read more
Florida Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Virginia Cold-Case Murder Suspect
#ColdCase #FloridaCrimeTimothy Hickerson, 43, was stopped in Florida for running a red light and was discovered to be wanted for a cold-case murder in Virginia from 14 years ago. The victim, Shane Donahue, remains missing. read more
Asha Degree case: Police suspect homicide after DNA breakthrough
#AshaDegree #ColdCaseAsha Degree, a nine-year-old girl who disappeared on Valentine's Day 24 years ago, is now believed to be a victim of homicide. Police reveal connections to a teen and a deceased man with DNA evidence. read more
Cold-Case Murder from 2000 Sees Progress with Suspect's Arrest
#ColdCase #CrimeLabTechnologyAn Alabama man, Clerence George, has been charged with the 2000 cold-case murder of pharmacist Julie Ann McDonald in Georgia. Authorities credit crime lab improvements for the arrest, and George is in custody pending extradition. read more
Breakthrough in 34-Year-Old Hit-and-Run Case Using DNA Testing
#ColdCase #DNATestingHerbert Stanback, 68, was charged in a 34-year-old hit-and-run cold case in North Carolina after DNA testing on a marijuana cigarette connected him to the crime. Despite being incarcerated at the time, he confessed to the incident. read more
Cold Case Breakthrough: Genetic genealogy leads to arrest in 1980 murder
#ColdCase #DNAEvidenceA 1980 murder of a nursing student walking to a friend’s house in Austin remained unsolved for 40 years until DNA led police to suspect Deck Brewer Jr, already in jail on unrelated charges. read more
"The Cold Case Cracked: Genealogists Solve 40-Year-Old Murder Mystery"
#ColdCase #JusticeForTerriIn 1985, a Texas college student, Terri McAdams, was raped and murdered in her fiancé's apartment on Valentine's Day. Nearly 40 years later, genealogists used advanced technology to identify her suspected killer, Bernard Sharp, who later died by suicide after committing more murders. read more
Sister of Murdured Jane Doe Seeks Answers From Infamous Killer
#ColdCase #SerialKillerPatricia Newsom's sister, Maryann Collette, wrote to convicted serial killer Richard Cottingham, hoping for answers about her sister's 1975 murder. Evidently, Patricia's body was identified in 2023 after being found in 1975, and Collette believes Cottingham could provide crucial information. read more
Cold Case Killer: Warren Luther Alexander Arrested for 1970s Murders
#California #ColdCaseWarren Luther Alexander, 73, was arrested for the 1970s murders of Velvet Ann Sanchez, Kimberly Carol Fritz, and Lorraine Ann Rodriguez in California. The victims were sex workers killed by strangulation. Alexander, a former truck driver, is also suspected in other cases. read more
Florida Police Use DNA to Solve 1972 Cold Case Murder
#Florida #ColdCaseFlorida police have solved a 52-year-old cold case of an unidentified woman found dead in the woods. DNA testing led to the identification of Peggy Joyce Shelton's killer, her ex-husband Jerry Lee Fletcher. He was serving time for another murder but has since passed away. read more
#MissingPerson #ColdCase
Brenda Lambert disappeared 32 years ago after her son's birthday in West Virginia, declared legally dead in 2022. Her sister Christy Kennedy continues the fight to find answers, suspects foul play due to domestic violence. The case remains unsolved, with a private investigator now involved. read more
#ColdCase #CaliforniaStrangulation
14-year-old Marcia Thomas, who vanished in 2009, was identified as the victim of a cold case where she was lured into a van in California, strangled, and set on fire. The culprits, two brothers, were arrested years later with one convicted of her murder. read more
#ColdCase #ArrestMade
After 24 years, a Florida man is arrested for his girlfriend's murder in 1999, facing charges for her horrific killing. Gary Durrance, the suspect, has been linked through DNA evidence to the crime, offering hope for justice in the cold case. read more
#ColdCase #DNAEvidence
After more than a decade, Frank Timothy Campbell Jr was charged with a murder in Pennsylvania thanks to DNA on a cigarette found at the crime scene. The charges were announced, providing closure for the victim's family. read more
#ColdCase #DNAEvidence
DNA testing has solved a cold case in Texas where an unidentified newborn was found dead in 2001. The baby's mother, Shelby Stotts, has been charged with 2nd degree manslaughter. Police used genealogy connections to track down Stotts after two decades. read more
#ColdCase #MurderJustice
81-year-old Mary Jo Bailey was sentenced to life in prison for a cold-case murder from 1985, involving a romantic triangle. Despite the possibility of parole after 19 years, she shows no remorse for the brutal crime. read more