The unsolved murder case of Maria Jane Weidhofer, who vanished while jogging in Tilden Regional Park in 1990, has finally been closed. An Oregon man, who passed away last year, has been identified as the suspect through DNA found at the scene. Weidhofer, 32, disappeared after parking her truck at Inspiration Point; her body was discovered the following day, ravaged by violence. The killer's actions instigated fear in the community, prompting a search for the suspect based on a police sketch. The long-awaited closure brings some resolution to this chilling incident.
Weidhofer's killing sent shockwaves through the East Bay, where countless residents enjoy the busy park every week.
Authorities announced closure of the cold case, attributing a DNA match from the crime scene to a deceased Oregon man.
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