Cold-Case Killer Stephan Smerk Sentenced for 1994 Murder Drama
#StephanSmerk #ColdCaseMurderAfter escaping an Army base in 1994 with a murderous intent, Stephan Smerk, referred to as a 'serial killer who killed only once,' has been sentenced to nearly 70 years in prison for the cold-case murder of Robin Lawrence in Fairfax County. read more
DNA Evidence Leads to Suspect in 35-Year-Old Cold Case
#Oakland #ColdCaseMurderA jogger was raped and murdered in an Oakland park 35 years ago, with the suspect now identified as Jon Lipari. DNA evidence led to the breakthrough, although Lipari had died by suicide. The victim's family expressed gratitude for closure. read more
Cold case suspect of mother's murder identified, dementia prevents prosecution
#USCrimeNews #ColdCaseMurderAuthorities in Washington state have identified Carl D. Schlobom, 69, as the suspect in the 2003 murder of Tamara “Tammy” Mattson, a mother of seven, but cannot charge him due to his advanced dementia. This brings closure to the case. read more
Cold Case Murder of Debra Miller Solved After 43 Years
#ColdCaseMurder #DNAEvidenceAn arrest made in a 1981 cold-case murder of Debra Lee Miller after suspect, connected through DNA, was killed by police in Ohio shootout. James Vanest, linked to the crime, was involved in the brutal killing of the 18-year-old victim. read more
DNA Breakthrough Connects Suspected Serial Killer to Cold Case
#DNAevidence #ColdCaseMurderDNA links Bruce Lindahl, a suspected serial killer, to the cold case murder of Kathy Halle just before his death, providing closure for Halle's family after 45 years. Lindahl, tied to multiple crimes, died in 1981, leaving questions unanswered. read more
Cold case cracked: Woman arrested 30 years after newborn's death
#PamelaFerreyra #ColdCaseMurderAuthorities have arrested a 60-year-old woman, Pamela Ferreyra, on suspicion of murder in connection with a baby's body found inside a shopping bag 30 years ago. Advances in DNA technology led to her arrest. read more
#Florida #ColdCaseMurder
After 56 years, the murder of Florida milkman Hiram 'Ross' Grayam has been solved thanks to witnesses who came forward following the death of the killer, Thomas J Williams. Grayam, a WWII veteran, was found shot to death in 1968. read more