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DNA breakthrough in 1986 Baltimore killing leads to charges

Nearly 40 years after a 1986 Baltimore killing, DNA evidence prompted prosecutors to charge a 67-year-old man with murder.

Published Sep 25, 2026, 12:06 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A Maryland cold case that went unsolved for nearly 40 years has taken a major turn after prosecutors announced murder charges against a man they say was linked to the crime through DNA evidence.