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Marc Anthony Russ Pleads Not Guilty in 1994 Killing of Tanya Frazier After DNA Breakthrough

Prosecutors say advances in DNA testing prompted the first-degree murder charge decades after the 14-year-old’s death.

Jury Convicts Mark Personette in 1978 San Francisco Killing of 15-Year-Old Marissa Harvey

DNA From Discarded Straw Leads to Murder Charge in 1984 Killing of Long Island Teen

Austin Police Identify Robert Eugene Brashers as Likely Killer in 1991 Yogurt Shop Murders

Police Name Delaware Inmate in 1981 Baltimore County Killing After DNA Match

72-Year-Old Man Indicted in 1983 Oregon Cold Case After DNA Confirms Victim’s Identity

DNA Breakthrough Leads to Arrest in 1994 Murder of Megan Johns