"DNA Breakthrough: Man Arrested in 40-Year-Old Cold Case Linked to Another Crime"

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After nearly 40 years, DNA evidence has led to the arrest of Elroy Harrison, 65, in connection with the 1986 murder of Jacqueline Lard and the abduction and killing of Amy Baker in Virginia. Advances in forensic science and genetic genealogy helped link Harrison to the cases. While Harrison has been indicted for Lard's murder, no charges have been filed for Baker's case yet, but authorities are closing in on it. The families of the victims are relieved by the breakthrough and advancements in forensic science.
Topics:nation#cold-case#crime-and-justice#dna-evidence#forensic-science#murder-investigation#virginia
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