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News in English (USA) / 16.10.2025 / 01:00

Cold Case Murder Solved 40 Years Later After DNA Breakthrough

A long-unsolved murder case from 1984 has seen a major breakthrough as authorities have charged a man with the murder and rape of 16-year-old Theresa Fusco from Lynbrook, Long Island. Richard Bilodeau was indicted following the analysis of DNA evidence obtained from a discarded smoothie straw. After four decades, this significant new evidence allowed police to arrest the suspect early this month. This case had sent shockwaves through the community and has now finally received closure after years of investigation. Prosecutors announced that the extensive work of law enforcement and advancements in DNA technology played a key role in solving the case.
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