Cold Case - Page 24

Remains of Oregon teenager identified after 54 years using advanced genetic genealogy

February 24, 2024

Remains of Oregon teenager identified after 54 years using advanced genetic genealogy

Teenager Sandra Young's remains were found in 1970, but not identified until last fall using genetic genealogy.

Mother of 'Baby Skylar' infant found dead in Phoenix airport trash can arrested in cold case killing

February 20, 2024

Mother of 'Baby Skylar' infant found dead in Phoenix airport trash can arrested in cold case killing

Arizona authorities have arrested the mother of an infant found dead in an airport trash can in 2005 and are waiting for her to be extradited from Washington.

Ex-Army soldier held for extradition to Germany after DNA links him to 1978 murder

February 19, 2024

Ex-Army soldier held for extradition to Germany after DNA links him to 1978 murder

A New York man is waiting to be extradited to Germany for allegedly raping and murdering a woman in 1978 while he was stationed in Ludwigsburg.

Car found in North Carolina creek with human remains may hold answers to 1982 cold case

February 19, 2024

Car found in North Carolina creek with human remains may hold answers to 1982 cold case

A submerged car found in a North Carolina creek last Friday may hold answers to a 41-year-old mystery involving the disappearance of three men in 1982.

Indiana authorities identify pregnant woman found dead in 1992

February 15, 2024

Indiana authorities identify pregnant woman found dead in 1992

Tabetha Ann Murlin of Fort Wayne, Indiana, has been identified as the long-unnamed pregnant woman whose body was found in a basement in 1992.

Second Michigan murder suspect arrested in young woman’s deadly abduction

February 12, 2024

Second Michigan murder suspect arrested in young woman’s deadly abduction

Michigan authorities have arrested two suspects in connection with the 1980 murder of 21-year-old Karen Umphrey after testing DNA collected from the crime scene more than 40 years ago.

Authorities exhume wife of Tennessee sheriff who inspired 'Walking Tall' as they examine cold-case killing

February 9, 2024

Authorities exhume wife of Tennessee sheriff who inspired 'Walking Tall' as they examine cold-case killing

Tennessee authorites have exhumed the body of Pauline Pusser, the wife of legendary former McNairy County Sheriff Buford Pusser, over 50 years after her unsolved murder.

Texas police identify suspect in nearly 30-year-old cold case murder using DNA left at scene

February 8, 2024

Texas police identify suspect in nearly 30-year-old cold case murder using DNA left at scene

Austin, Texas investigators used recent advancements in DNA forensics to test a blood sample taken from a crime scene nearly 30 years ago, to identify the suspect.

Iowa's top prosecutor seeks funding for specialized unit to begin solving state's 585 cold cases

February 6, 2024

Iowa's top prosecutor seeks funding for specialized unit to begin solving state's 585 cold cases

The Iowa Attorney General is seeking nearly half a million dollars to establish a specialized unit to start solving the 585 unsolved cold cases in the state.

Contentious claim in Gilgo Beach serial killer case could set suspect free

February 4, 2024

Contentious claim in Gilgo Beach serial killer case could set suspect free

A dispute over the suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer's wife could have a dire outcome for investigators if the unverified claim turns out to be true.