Suspect just arrested in two-decade old cold case murder to be freed
Edward Holley was charged with second-degree murder in the death of college student Megan McDonald. By law, he had to be indicted within six days, but that didn't happen.
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Suspect in "killer clown" case pleads guilty in 1990 murder of Florida woman
Sheila Keen-Warren is accused of dressing up as clown in 1990 and fatally shooting the wife of a man she later married.
Ex-boyfriend charged with murder 20 years after death of NY college student
Edward Holley, now 42, allegedly bludgeoned Megan McDonald to death on March 14, 2003, in Wallkill, police said during a press conference.
Cold case: Slain Connecticut teen identified after nearly 50 years
Police have put a name to a Jane Doe nearly 50 years after her body was found in Connecticut. They identified her as Patricia Newsom.
Homicide victim found dressed in suit and tie in 1984 ID'd as real estate agent
"While the cause of death is known, the reason for the homicide is not," the sheriff's office said.
Woman found dead 45 years ago identified after body exhumed
Authorities are continuing to investigate Mullins' death to determine what happened to her.
DNA tests identify murder victim found inside crate in 1980 as Chicago man
An autopsy showed the man had been shot several times and his body had been in the water for about two weeks, the coroner's office said.
Woman's fiance charged with murder 12 years after she went missing
Skeletal remains identified as Markham's were found in 2013 in a wooded area in Cedar Grove, Indiana, about 20 miles west of her home in Fairfield, Ohio.
Woman found dead behind hotel in 1993 identified with DNA testing
Decades after her death, Rebecca "Becky" Burke's remains were identified using forensic genetic genealogy, authorities announced.
"Girl with the scorpion tattoo" ID'd 32 years after murder; officials now seek her daughter
"Christine's killer remains unidentified and the whereabouts of Christa Nicole are unknown," the Staten Island district attorney said.
Alaska man arrested 17 years after woman found dead in Colorado canyon
The suspect is in custody on a second-degree murder charge and awaiting extradition from Alaska, authorities announced this week.
Man arrested over 3 decades after woman found dead in woods by hunters
A man is in custody on a murder charge for his alleged connection to the killing of 23-year-old Mary Louicile Willfong in 1989.
1978 murder victim identified with DNA from son who was 5 when she vanished
"Thank you for never giving up on her. At least I have some answers now after 44 years," her son said.
Skeletal remains found in Pennsylvania identified as man missing since 2013
New Castle resident Christopher Story was last seen at home in August 2013, authorities say. He was 40 years old at the time.
DNA leads to arrest over 40 years after woman found dead in cornfield
The original deputy on the case was killed in the line of duty in 1985. "His hard work is still helping solve cases over 40 years later," the sheriff's office said.
Rape kits from two women lead to arrest in 1979 murder of one of them
After over 40 years, authorities have arrested a suspect in the murder of a woman at a South Lake Tahoe campground in 1979.
The Brighton ax murder of 1982
After nearly four decades, prosecutors said they felt confident they knew who committed "The Brighton Ax Murder." But will the evidence they have be enough for a conviction?
Current wife defends man convicted of murdering first wife
When Jim Krauseneck’s first wife Cathy was murdered with an ax, investigators immediately suspected him. But with little evidence, the investigation went cold — until decades later.
The Brighton Ax Murder
A young mother is killed in her bed, her toddler unharmed. Unsolved for 40 years, how the unusual crime scene helped close the case. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Police solve decades-old cold case
The family of Rita Curran never expected to have closure about her 1971 murder, which remained unsolved until new DNA evidence pointed to answers. Michael George has more.
"48 Hours" investigates the Brighton ax murder
"48 Hours" investigates one of America's oldest cold cases, the Brighton ax murder. Forty years ago, a young mother was killed in her bed, her toddler left unharmed. It remained unsolved until now. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
"48 Hours" on Brighton ax murder cold case
Authorities near Rochester, New York, say they've solved one of the oldest, coldest murder cases in America — known as the Brighton ax murder. Erin Moriarty from "48 Hours" is here with a preview of Saturday night's show.
A discarded cigarette butt just helped close a 52-year-old murder case
Officials say a discarded cigarette found near the body of a 24-year-old Vermont school teacher nearly 52 years ago helped lead investigators to an upstairs neighbor who they say strangled her in her apartment.
Police make arrest in 1985 slaying of boy that "started over a stolen bicycle"
Jerimiah Watkins' body was found in a shallow hole near railroad tracks on Nov. 12, 1985.
Arrest made 18 years after woman found dead in California river
Patricia Joseph was 56 at the time of her 2005 death. An autopsy found she had had died from multiple blunt force traumas and asphyxia.
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Judge allows Jane Doe anonymity in Cornell sexual assault lawsuit
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