DNA Solves 1998 Hospital Murder Case After 27 Years
TL;DR
DNA evidence has recently linked a suspect to the 1998 murder of Sheryl Crandell, who was strangled at Prince George’s Hospital Center, though the accused will not face charges. The case remained unsolved for years until new forensic analysis provided a breakthrough.
Topics:nationcrime#cold-case#crime#dna-evidence#forensic-breakthrough#hospital-murder#suspect-identification
- She was killed in a hospital in 1998. Now DNA points to a suspect. The Washington Post
- Suspect identified 27 years after woman murdered in suburban D.C. hospital CBS News
- Genetic genealogy helps police solve cases. The federal government is paying for more WTOP
- Man identified as suspect in 1998 cold case murder of Sheryl Crandell WUSA9
- Murder of Sherry Crandell in Prince George's County solved after nearly 3 decades WBFF
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