Woman's murder in Colorado finally solved — after 48 years
Teree Becker, 20, was killed in 1975. It took 48 years for genetic genealogy to catch her killer.
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Man who blamed twin brother for cold case rapes gets 140 years in prison
The man and his twin were both arrested in 2019 after advances in DNA technology finally led authorities to make headway in two rape cases from decades prior.
Man accused of killing wife in Virginia captured after 33 years on the run
Police said that detectives worked the case for years, traveling to El Salvador in the 1990s to gather information that eventually helped secure his arrest.
Remains of Green River Killer's 49th and final victim ID'd decades later
There are still more unsolved cases that may be linked to Gary Ridgway, officials said.
Man filmed tearfully finding son's body in 1989 now charged with murder
The father and stepmother of 5-year-old Justin Turner were arrested at their South Carolina home and charged with murder. The child was found dead inside the family's camper in 1989 while a local news segment was being filmed.
Police ID suspect in 3 cold cases, including "Colonial Parkway Murders"
The "Colonial Parkway Murders" involved the 1980s deaths of three couples and the suspected death of a fourth couple whose bodies were never recovered.
Headless body found in vineyard in 2011 identified as California woman
Ada Beth Kaplan has been identified as the woman who was discovered at a grape vineyard on March 29, 2011, officials said.
Detectives identify remains from 1971 South Lake Tahoe missing person cold case
A breakthrough has been made in a South Lake Tahoe missing person cold case from the early 1970s.
45 years after girl found dead in Alaska, DNA match leads to conviction
Donald McQuade, 67, was convicted in the death of Shelley Connolly, 16, whose body was found near a highway pullout in Alaska.
28 years after Idaho woman's murder, neighbor is identified as her killer
Advanced forensic tests have finally allowed police to close a decades-old homicide case in rural Idaho.
Homicide victim found in 1979 in Vegas ID'd as Ohio teen looking for her dad
The police department says it is now turning its focus to how Gwenn Story wound up dead near the Las Vegas Strip, and the two friends who traveled with her.
Body found in Kentucky lake in 1999 identified as fugitive wanted by FBI
The remains were identified as Roger Dale Parham, who disappeared in March 1999 while awaiting trial for various criminal charges in Arkansas.
Man, 48, pleads guilty to murder 32 years after woman found dead
Rick Allen Headley was already serving a life sentence when he pleaded guilty to the murder of 19-year-old Sabrina Underwood.
FBI to exhume body of woman murdered in 1969, days after nun killed
Joyce Malecki went Christmas shopping in 1969 and never came home. A Netflix docuseries raised questions about whether her disappearance was linked to that of Sister Cathy Cesnik.
Body found in Indiana in 1982 ID'd as Wisconsin woman who vanished
Human remains found in rural Indiana in 1982 have been identified as those of Connie Lorraine Christensen, authorities said.
Nevada officials ID woman found dead in 1997: "First lead in over 20 years"
The identification was made using forensic genetic genealogy, officials said.
The Hunt for Sarah Yarborough’s Killer
A high school student on her way to drill team practice is found murdered on campus. What it took to close the case after 30 years. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports.
Murder suspect asks question that raises eyebrows
When investigators told Patrick Nicholas they were investigating the murder of Sarah Yarborough, he responded with a bizarre question that made law enforcement wonder if there were other victims.
Evidence from accused killer’s house shown at trial
At Patrick Nicholas’ trial, prosecutors showed evidence found in his home. Victim Sarah Yarborough's friend, Liberty Barnes, said the "oxygen left the room" when they were shown what they found.
"America's Most Wanted" fugitive sentenced for woman's 1984 killing
Donald Santini — who appeared on the TV show "America's Most Wanted" in 1990, 2005 and 2013 — pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of Cynthia "Cindy" Ruth Wood.
"48 Hours" reports on Seattle area cold case
"48 Hours" investigates the murder of a high school honors student in a Seattle suburb that took almost three decades to solve. Correspondent Natalie Morales joins "CBS Mornings" with a preview of her report.
Authorities seek killer after murder victim identified 36 years later
DNA samples and genetic geneology helped to identify Jerry A. Mikkelson — 36 years after his body was found.
45 years after retiree was bludgeoned to death, DNA leads to murder charge
An autopsy found the victim died following at least 10 blows to the head, apparently with a 2.2-pound bronze pestle that was found at the scene.
Man indicted for murder 23 years after girl, mom vanished in West Virginia
Larry Webb is accused of killing 10-year-old Natasha "Alex" Carter. The girl and her mother, Susan Carter, have not been seen since Aug. 8, 2000.
Woman found in suitcase in 1988 is ID'd but death remains a "mystery"
Kim was wrapped with plastic and duct tape, naked inside a brown canvas suitcase that had been placed in a trash bin.
ICE crackdown prompts some Texas Latinos to turn away from Trump
Iran has "increased efforts to target U.S. personnel," intel chief warns
DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Sullivan loses
2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying about Hunter Biden's laptop
Intel Democrats on how they'll react if Trump alleges election meddling
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Judge allows Jane Doe anonymity in Cornell sexual assault lawsuit
DOJ demands that some California counties set aside alleged noncitizen ballots
