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Unsettling Twists Tie Zodiac Killer to Black Dahlia, Cold Cases
Clear Facts
- Independent investigators claim a new suspect named Marvin Merrill could link the Zodiac killer to the Black Dahlia case.
- Authorities in New York indicate DNA testing in the Nancy Guthrie case could be fast-tracked to provide answers for the family.
- A husband has been charged in his wife’s decades-old cold case murder after his original alibi fell apart.
True Crime Developments
Advancements in forensic genealogy and DNA technology continue to provide justice for victims of decades-old crimes that were once thought unsolvable.
In one recent case, DNA collected from chewing gum led to the arrest of a long-term sexual predator after his reign of terror ended decades ago.
Separately, a 16-year-old is facing serious allegations regarding a brutal incident aboard a Carnival Cruise Line ship involving his 18-year-old stepsister. Prosecutors are warning that the suspect should remain in custody given the severe nature of the accusations involving intentional killing and assault.
The ex-wife of suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann reportedly still resides in the basement of the home where investigators believe several crimes occurred. Meanwhile, in Idaho, a new book regarding suspect Bryan Kohberger claims critical evidence like the knife sheath may face legal challenges regarding its admissibility in court.
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