This case was especially challenging since we had little to work with—only a rudimentary sketch and dental records that did not yield matches. However, the breakthrough came with detective work that revealed a lost fingerprint card. The moment we had the card and sent it to the FBI, it was matched in under an hour, which was astounding given the decades that had passed.
The findings demonstrate not just a commitment to cold case reviews but also the importance of technological advancements in forensic science. Reexamining the evidence, including the long-lost fingerprints, has underscored how the right resources can lead to breakthroughs in seemingly unsolvable cases, which presented significant challenges for law enforcement.
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