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Murder: Mullica Township Man Charged in 1991 Cold Case After DNA Evidence Emerges

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Mullica Township, New Jersey — A 55-year-old man, Eddie Sykes, has been charged with multiple counts related to a 1991 homicide, adding a new chapter to an old mystery. Already serving a lengthy prison term for a different murder, Sykes faces first-degree charges of murder, felony murder, and aggravated sexual assault linked to the death … Read more

Murderer Identified: DNA Technology Reveals 40-Year-Old Mystery Behind Utah Teen’s Tragic Death

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SALT LAKE CITY — A decades-old cold case has finally seen resolution with the identification of a suspect in the tragic murder of a local teenager. Christine Gallegos, who was 18 at the time of her death, was last seen on May 15, 1985, while hitchhiking to her job in downtown Salt Lake City. Her … Read more

Justice Prevails: 38-Year-Long Conviction of "Wolfman" Murderer Overturned After New DNA Evidence Reveals His Innocence

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BEBINGTON, England — A 68-year-old man who spent nearly four decades in prison for a murder he did not commit had his conviction overturned in what may be the longest-running miscarriage of justice in British history. Peter Sullivan was convicted in 1987 for the murder of 21-year-old Diane Sindall, but recent DNA analysis revealed that … Read more

Murder Investigation Unravels as Butler County Man Charged in Death of Indiana Mother, DNA Evidence Exposes Deceptive Cover-Up

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HANOVER, Ind. — A man from Butler County has been charged with murder in connection with the death of Wilma Robertson, a mother from Indiana. Authorities allege that Nigel Thomas attempted to divert suspicion from himself by creating a false social media account. However, DNA evidence soon brought the truth to light. Marsha Robertson, Wilma’s … Read more

DNA Testing Reveals New Suspect in 37-Year-Old Murder Trial

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Washington County, Oregon – After 37 years, Robert Atrops is facing trial for the murder of his estranged wife, Debbie Atrops. Their tumultuous relationship came to a tragic end in 1988 when Debbie’s body was found in the trunk of her abandoned car. The case remained unsolved for decades until new DNA evidence emerged, linking … Read more

Murder Suspect Arrested in Charlotte Realtor’s Death After DNA Evidence Links Him to Crime

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Charlotte, North Carolina – A man has been taken into custody and formally charged on Thursday, more than eight months following the tragic discovery of a deceased Charlotte realtor. Whitney Hurd, 32 years old, was found lifeless in her SouthPark townhome on July 14, 2024, after being reported missing by her family three days earlier. … Read more

Sunglasses DNA Leads to Arrest of Murder Suspect in London’s Queensway

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London, United Kingdom – Omar Wilson, 31, was sentenced to 18 years in prison after being found guilty of murdering Mussie Imnetu. Imnetu, a 41-year-old man from Dubai, was visiting the UK when he was tragically found unconscious with a head injury in Queensway, London. Wilson, a resident of Napier Road in Leytonstone, claimed self-defense … Read more

DNA Technology Sheds Light on Decades-Old Cold Case Arrest of Hawaii Murder Suspect

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Salt Lake City, Utah – A 66-year-old suspect, Gideon Castro, in the 1977 slaying of a Hawaii teenager agreed on Wednesday to be extradited from Utah to face a murder charge. Castro, who is currently hospitalized, waived the right to challenge his extradition during a hearing in Salt Lake City. Prosecutors used advances in DNA … Read more