Unveiling the Dark Past: The Capture of Sarah Yarborough's Serial Assailant

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After nearly three decades, Patrick Nicholas was arrested and found guilty of the 1991 murder of 16-year-old Sarah Yarborough. The investigation revealed that Nicholas had a history of sexual assault, including a previous conviction for attempted rape. Despite serving only three and a half years of a 10-year sentence, Nicholas went on to sexually assault a minor. DNA evidence eventually linked him to Yarborough's murder, leading to his arrest and a 46-year prison sentence. Police are now investigating if Nicholas is connected to any other cases.
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