DNA Evidence Solves 1996 Murders in Shenandoah National Park

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
DNA evidence links deceased convicted serial rapist Walter Leo Jackson Sr. to the 1996 murders of two women in Shenandoah National Park, solving a 28-year-old cold case.

Key Points

  • DNA evidence links Walter Leo Jackson Sr. to the murders
  • Jackson died in prison in 2018
  • Investigators used funding from the Department of Justice for re-examination

Pros

  • Cold case solved after 28 years
  • Closure for the victims' families
  • Advancements in DNA technology helped in solving the case

Cons

  • Tragic loss of two lives
  • Shock and fear in the community