Man held in 4 cold case murders, including slaying of teen girl in 1980
Prosecutors said all four victims were raped, and that DNA evidence linked Richardson to the crimes.
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"Princess Doe" identified 40 years after remains found
"For 40 years, law enforcement has not given up on Princess Doe," Warren County Prosecutor James Pfeiffer said.
Woman arrested in 1997 death of baby found dead in outhouse
A worker discovered Baby Garnet on June 26, 1997, while emptying a septic pit at the campground.
Artist's rendering helps solve "23-year-old mystery" of boy's death
Teresa Ann Bailey Black was arrested after a forensic artist's rendering of the child that led to a tip, authorities said.
Tech company CEO charged in 1992 killing of roommate's girlfriend
John Kevin Woodward was arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York after arriving from Amsterdam.
Suspect arrested in 30-year-old Mountain View cold case slaying of Laurie Houts
Sara Donchey reports on authorities arresting suspect in 1992 homicide he's already been tried for twice (7-11-2022)
Nevada man charged 40 years after girl killed while walking to school
Pham disappeared while walking to her kindergarten class in Seaside on Jan. 21, 1982. Her body was found two days later.
52 years after coeds decapitated, investigators look for final evidence
The heads of the victims have yet to be located after all these years.
Husband identified as killer in 1998 cold case after woman's remains found along Utah highway
Edward Geddes has been formally named as the person responsible for the murder of Lina Reyes-Geddes more than 24 years ago.
Charges filed in 6 cold cases after decades-old rape kit backlog cleared
One case involved a woman on a date who was raped at gunpoint in 1993 by a man who pretended to be a police officer, authorities said.
Murder on Red River
A filmmaker tries to solve a real-life murder -- the victim, his wife's sister. 17 years later, can they find her killer? CBS News correspondent Jim Axelrod investigates.
"Torso Killer" charged in woman's 1968 murder at Long Island mall
While he has claimed he was responsible for up to 100 homicides, authorities have officially linked him to only a dozen so far.
Decades of Deceit
Can a Facebook-savvy investigator solve the case of a mom murdered two decades ago? "48 Hours" correspondent Troy Roberts investigates. | Read story
DNA retest concludes acquitted man actually killed woman in 1990
Robert Earl Hayes' case was featured in a 2002 play, "The Exonerated," which was made into a Court TV movie.
Arrest made 37 years after Maine baby's death
DNA evidence played a role in charges brought 37 years after a baby died in the far northern part of the state, police announced Tuesday. Investigators announced that they'd arrested the baby's mother, Lee Ann Daigle, 58, in Lowell, Massachusetts, CBS Boston reports.
Arrest made 37 years after dog found body of newborn girl in Maine
Police said they were able to identify Lee Ann Daigle due to advancements in the use of DNA technology and genetic genealogy.
Slain Texas couple's missing baby found over 40 years later
A baby who has been missing since her parents were found dead in a wooded area in Houston in 1981 has been found, Texas authorities announced.
Official gives details on 1980s killings
Authorities have located a woman who has been missing since her parents were found murdered in a wooded area in Houston in 1981. The investigation into the killing of Holly Clouse's parents, Harold Dean Clouse Jr. and Tina Gail Linn Clouse, remains open, and authorities are asking the public for help. Texas First Assistant Attorney General Brent Webster released some details about the case during a press conference. Watch his remarks.
"Pillowcase rapist" linked by DNA to series of rapes in the 80s
Detectives said they dug through 500 boxes of evidence and thousands of sexual assault cases to link the cases to Robert Koehler.
Judge tosses statements made by man charged in girl's 1972 murder
Barry Whelpley is charged with first-degree murder and aggravated criminal sexual assault for the 1972 death of 15-year-old Julie Ann Hanson.
Remains of mom found years after she vanished
The remains of a Colorado mother have been recovered more than four years after she went missing, authorities announced Thursday. Rita Gutierrez-Garcia was 34 years old when she was last seen on March 18, 2018, at a bar celebrating Saint Patrick's Day. CBS Denver reports.
Remains of Colorado mom found 4 years after she went missing
The DA's office said it received information "including the exact location of Rita's remains."
"Needle in a haystack": Fingernail DNA solves woman's 1988 killing
In the past, a DNA sample had to be the size of a quarter to be able to get a profile, but "now it's less than a billionth of a size of a Sweet'n Low package," officials said.
Missing teen Brittanee Drexel found dead after 13 years; man charged
Drexel was kidnapped by Raymond Moody, who raped and killed her before burying her body the next day in the woods, officials said.
Woman arrested in boyfriend's 1996 murder after cops get "anonymous letter"
The case went cold until 2020, when investigators received an anonymous letter implicating Jade Benning in the slaying, police said.
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Manhunt for Charlie Kirk's killer continues
The conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
Here's what we know about the search for Charlie Kirk's killer
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University. Authorities have not identified a suspect.
Charlie Kirk's body flown on Air Force Two to Arizona
Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University Wednesday. His body was flown on Air Force Two to Arizona, where he lived with his family.
Alleged drug boat from Venezuela was turning back when hit, sources say
The U.S. military strike killed 11 people who the Trump administration said were Tren de Aragua members. A Venezuelan official denied they were involved in the gang.
Under Trump, FDA seeks to abandon expert reviews of new drugs
Advisory committee meetings help FDA scientists make decisions and increase public understanding of drug regulation, and abandoning them doesn't make sense, former officials said.
Trump admin. asks appeals court to allow firing of Lisa Cook before Fed meeting
The Trump administration wants an appeals court to lift a ruling that blocked President Trump from firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook before an interest rate meeting next week.
Lawmakers scale back outdoor events after Charlie Kirk assassination
Members of Congress are curtailing outdoor events and public appearances in the wake of the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
Suspect in Trump assassination attempt forfeits opening statement at trial
Ryan Routh, who is representing himself, was warned by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon to stay on topic.
Brazil's Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years after being convicted of coup attempt
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, the far-right politician who governed Brazil between 2019 and 2022, was found guilty on five counts.