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Cold Case Murder from 1981 Solved by DNA Technology After Over Four Decades

The Mansfield police have successfully solved the cold case homicide of 18-year-old Debbie Lee Miller, who was murdered in 1981. This breakthrough was made possible through advanced DNA technology, allowing investigators to link the crime to a suspect who was recently killed in a police shootout. The suspect, a fugitive from justice, had been implicated in the decades-old case, which had remained unsolved for over 40 years. The resolution of this case highlights the continued efforts of law enforcement to address cold cases in Ohio, as many homicides in the state still await answers.
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