Cold Case Solved 24 Years Later—DNA From Son Identifies the Killer
In 1974, Dorothy Britt disappeared after meeting her abusive ex-husband, Larry Britt, at a local bar. Although investigators discovered human blood in the suspect’s truck that matched Dorothy's type, the case was dismissed when his new wife provided a false alibi. The investigation remained a cold case for over two decades until advancements in forensic technology allowed detectives to revisit the physical evidence. By comparing the mitochondrial DNA from the old bloodstains to a sample provided by Dorothy’s son, authorities finally confirmed the victim's identity. Facing this new evidence…
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