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Cold cases solved decades later

June 12, 2026Updated June 16, 2026, 10:06 a.m. ET
Nuria Columbina Rodriguez was 25 years old when she went missing from the Bronx in New York City in the early 1990s. In June 1992, a farmer found buried remains about 140 miles away in Berks County, Pennsylvania. The body was identified as Rodriguez in April 2026.
Nuria Columbina Rodriguez was 25 years old when she went missing from the Bronx in New York City in the early 1990s. In June 1992, a farmer found buried remains about 140 miles away in Berks County, Pennsylvania. The body was identified as Rodriguez in April 2026.
Pennsylvania State Police
Michelle "Missy" Jones, an 18-year-old who was found murdered on July 5, 1980, in Fontana, CA. In 2020, 40 years after her death, detectives confirmed her killer's identity using a Wingstop cup.
Michelle "Missy" Jones, an 18-year-old who was found murdered on July 5, 1980, in Fontana, CA. In 2020, 40 years after her death, detectives confirmed her killer's identity using a Wingstop cup.
Fontana Police Department
Robert Pangborn was sexually assaulted and fatally stabbed on May 21, 1983 in Sonoma County, California. Police identified his suspected killer more than 40 years later.
Robert Pangborn was sexually assaulted and fatally stabbed on May 21, 1983 in Sonoma County, California. Police identified his suspected killer more than 40 years later.
Sonoma County Sheriff
Ruby Battee, a 34-year-old Texas woman who on May 27, 1986 was murdered and sexually assaulted. Clothing at the scene led detectives to a suspect 40 years later.
Ruby Battee, a 34-year-old Texas woman who on May 27, 1986 was murdered and sexually assaulted. Clothing at the scene led detectives to a suspect 40 years later.
Dallas Police Department
Roberta "Bobbie" Walls, a 22-year-old woman who was sexually assaulted and murdered on May 15, 1986 in Virginia. In 2026, a man was charged with rape and capital murder in connection to her death.
Roberta "Bobbie" Walls, a 22-year-old woman who was sexually assaulted and murdered on May 15, 1986 in Virginia. In 2026, a man was charged with rape and capital murder in connection to her death.
Virginia Beach Police Department
Mary Schlais, whose body was found in Dunn County, Wisconsin on Feb. 15, 1974. Her killer was arrested 50 years later in November 2024.
Mary Schlais, whose body was found in Dunn County, Wisconsin on Feb. 15, 1974. Her killer was arrested 50 years later in November 2024.
Dunn County Sheriff's Office
Teresa Peroni and Mark Sanfratello in June 1982. Peroni was last seen with Sanfratello, her then-boyfriend, near a wooded area in July 1983. In June 2025, Sanfratello was arrested and charged in connection to her murder.
Teresa Peroni and Mark Sanfratello in June 1982. Peroni was last seen with Sanfratello, her then-boyfriend, near a wooded area in July 1983. In June 2025, Sanfratello was arrested and charged in connection to her murder.
National Missing And Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
Maritza Glean Grimmett, a native of Panama, who moved to the U.S. in late 1978. Children playing in Orange County, California found remains in April of 1983. Just over 40 years later, investigators identified the remains as those of Grimmett.
Maritza Glean Grimmett, a native of Panama, who moved to the U.S. in late 1978. Children playing in Orange County, California found remains in April of 1983. Just over 40 years later, investigators identified the remains as those of Grimmett.
Orange County Sheriff's Department
Karen Schepers was just 23 years old when she went out to a bar with coworkers on April 15, 1983 and vanished. Investigators found her remains over 40 years later in March 2025. The remains were in a vehicle fished out of the Fox River in Kane County, Illinois.
Karen Schepers was just 23 years old when she went out to a bar with coworkers on April 15, 1983 and vanished. Investigators found her remains over 40 years later in March 2025. The remains were in a vehicle fished out of the Fox River in Kane County, Illinois.
Elgin Police Department
Robin Warr Lawrence, a woman who in November 1994 was murdered in her Virginia home. In 2025, a New York man was sentenced to 70 years in prison for killing her.
Robin Warr Lawrence, a woman who in November 1994 was murdered in her Virginia home. In 2025, a New York man was sentenced to 70 years in prison for killing her.
Warr Family Photos
Clarence Lynn Wilson and his then-wife, Libby, in 1985. Wilson's family said they last heard from him in 1985. Remains were found the following year at Crater Lake, not far from Houston, Texas. It wasn't until October 2023 that the remains were identified as his.
Clarence Lynn Wilson and his then-wife, Libby, in 1985. Wilson's family said they last heard from him in 1985. Remains were found the following year at Crater Lake, not far from Houston, Texas. It wasn't until October 2023 that the remains were identified as his.
Gwen Tranum
Kyle Clinkscales, a 22-year-old Auburn University student who went missing the night of January 27, 1976. His vehicle and belongings were found on December 7, 2021. The remains were identified as his on February 19, 2023.
Kyle Clinkscales, a 22-year-old Auburn University student who went missing the night of January 27, 1976. His vehicle and belongings were found on December 7, 2021. The remains were identified as his on February 19, 2023.
Troup County Sheriff's Office
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