Nearly 50 years after Diane Peterson, a teacher, was murdered, her killer has been identified as Harry Nickerson, aged 16 at the time. Investigators uncovered a confession he had made to a family member, corroborated by a witness from 1978 who had also seen him with a knife inscribed "Teacher Dear." Although he committed suicide in 1993, the Santa Clara County District Attorney and San Jose Police hope this resolution brings peace to Peterson's loved ones and highlights the ongoing commitment to justice for victims, regardless of time passed.
This marks the end of a terrible and tragic mystery," said District Attorney Jeff Rosen. "Diane Peterson would have been a senior citizen today if she had not crossed paths with this violent teenager.
We hope this resolution brings a measure of peace to the victim's loved ones and to a community that has carried this loss for far too long.
Let this serve as a solemn reminder: no matter how much time passes, we will continue to seek the truth - because every victim matters, and every life deserves justice.
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