COLD CASE

Feb 26 2026CRIME

Cold‑Case Break: 81‑Year‑Old Arrested Over 30‑Year‑Old Murder

A murder that shocked a German town in the mid‑1990s finally has a suspect. In 1994, the body of Amy Lopez, a 24‑year‑old student from Texas, was found near the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress in Koblenz. Children had discovered her partially naked, badly bruised head and multiple stab wounds. The cri

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Feb 16 2026CRIME

Justice Delayed but Not Denied: A Killer Brought to Book 33 Years Later

A brutal crime from 1993 finally saw justice in 2024. A 53-year-old man, Dana Shepherd, was sentenced to 45 years in prison for the rape and murder of a young art student, Carmen Van Huss. This case was solved using advanced DNA technology that matched the suspect's DNA to his relatives' DNA in a da

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Jan 23 2026CRIME

Unlocking Cold Cases: The Power of DNA Technology

In a world where some crimes go unsolved for years, a breakthrough in DNA technology is offering hope. Othram, a company based in Texas, is using advanced methods to extract DNA from old evidence. They then analyze it to build a profile of the suspect. This is not your average DNA test. It looks at

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Jan 18 2026CRIME

Justice Delayed: Lincoln Man Faces Old Abuse Charges

A man from Lincoln is now in trouble for something that happened a long time ago. He was recently caught for an abuse claim that was made years ago. This is not the only case making headlines. The Nebraska Supreme Court is also dealing with a rare question: when can a confession to a priest be used

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Jan 11 2026CRIME

A Teacher's Tragic End and a Killer's Shocking Secret

Mary Catherine Edwards, a beloved schoolteacher, was brutally murdered in her home in 1995. The case baffled investigators for years, with no clear leads. The crime scene was unusual, with Edwards found over the bathtub, sexually assaulted, and handcuffed behind her back. The handcuffs, police-grade

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Dec 28 2025CRIME

Unlocking the JonBenet Ramsey Case: DNA Tech Holds New Hope

The JonBenet Ramsey murder case, which has baffled investigators for nearly three decades, might finally see a breakthrough thanks to advancements in DNA technology. The Boulder Police Department has recently expressed optimism about the case, highlighting the evolving techniques in DNA testing as a

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Dec 26 2025CRIME

New Hope in the JonBenet Ramsey Case: DNA Breakthroughs Offer Clues

The JonBenet Ramsey murder case, which has baffled investigators for nearly three decades, is seeing a fresh wave of optimism due to advancements in DNA technology. Boulder police, who have faced criticism for their handling of the case, recently emphasized that the investigation remains a top prior

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Nov 25 2025CRIME

Justice Delayed but Not Denied: Cold Case Solved After 45 Years

A long-awaited resolution has finally come to a tragic case that shook the community of Concord, New Hampshire. In 1975, a young mother named Judith Lord was found dead in her apartment. The discovery was made by a staff member who went to collect unpaid rent and heard a baby crying inside. This hea

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Nov 25 2025CRIME

A Half Century Later: Justice Served in Judy Lord's Murder Case

In a significant breakthrough, authorities in New Hampshire have finally solved the murder of Judith "Judy" Lord, a 22-year-old mother killed in her Concord apartment in 1975. The case, which spanned over five decades, was stalled due to flawed forensic science that initially misled investigators.

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Nov 19 2025CRIME

A Cold Case Cracked: Family Reunited After Decades

In a remarkable turn of events, a decades-old mystery has been solved, thanks to the efforts of forensic science students and advanced technology. The case involves a woman found injured in a field in Woodstock, Maryland, back in 1971. She was treated in a hospital but never regained consciousness a

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