Gary Ramirez, 78, was sentenced to life in prison for the 1982 murder of Karen Stitt, a 15-year-old girl from Palo Alto. After decades of investigation, Ramirez, a Maui resident, pleaded no contest to the charges. Stittâs body was found near a bus stop, and the crime left a lasting impact on the community. A breakthrough in the case occurred in 2019 when Detective Matt Hutchison pursued a lead that eventually identified Ramirez using DNA evidence, bringing closure to this long-unsolved case.
"Over 40 years ago, Karen Stitt lost her life, but she was not forgotten. Today, thanks to a dedicated detective, a persistent prosecutor, and our Crime Lab, the person responsible is behind bars."
"Detective Matt Hutchison used a tip to determine that Ms. Stitt's killer was likely one of four brothers from Fresno. In late April 2022, Ramirez was identified as the likely source of blood and bodily fluid left at the crime scene."
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