Indiana authorities have identified a suspect in the 1972 cold case murder of a woman found dead in a ditch. The woman's 3-year-old daughter was discovered unharmed nearby. The case remained unsolved for over five decades, frustrating investigators and leaving the community with unanswered questions.
Last week, police announced a breakthrough thanks to advancements in DNA technology and forensic genealogy. The suspect has been identified as a man who was living in the area at the time of the murder. He is now deceased, meaning he will not face prosecution for the crime.
Investigators hope that identifying the suspect will bring some closure to the victim's family and the community. While the suspect's death prevents a trial, police are confident that they have finally solved this decades-old mystery.
Suspect ID'd in 1972 Cold Case Murder of Indiana Woman
Police have identified a suspect in the decades-old murder of an Indiana woman. The victim was found dead in 1972, leaving behind her unharmed 3-year-old daughter. New advancements in DNA technology helped investigators finally break the case. The suspect, now deceased, can no longer be brought to justice for the crime.
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