"Decades-Old Mystery Solved: FBI Fugitive's Body Identified in Kentucky Lake"
TL;DR
The body of a man found in a Kentucky lake 24 years ago has been identified as Roger Dale Parham, an FBI fugitive who was on the run following a rape charge in 1999. Kentucky State Police used advanced genealogy DNA testing to positively identify Parham, but the investigation into his death and the identity of his killer is ongoing. The cause of death remains undetermined, and authorities are seeking information from the public to help solve the cold case.
- Body discovered in Kentucky lake identified 24 years later as FBI fugitive ABC News
- Kentucky State Police Post 1 identify human remains from nearly 25 years ago WPSD Local 6
- KSP uses advanced DNA technology to identify human remains discovered 25 years ago WAVE 3
- Police identify human remains found anchored to bottom of lake nearly 25 years ago WSIL TV
- News West Kentucky Star
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