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DNA Nails 82-Year-Old For Brutal 1979 Rape, Murder Of Virginia Woman In Maryland
After more than 45 years, the family of a Virginia woman who was raped and murdered in 1979 is finally getting answers after DNA evidence led to the arrest of an 82-year-old suspect, officials announced.
Rodger Zodas Brown, of Pinehurst, North Carolina, has been charged with first-degree murder, rape, and other related offenses in connection with the brutal killing of 31-year-old Kathryn Donohue, of Arlington, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department.
For decades, the case remained cold—until now.
On March 3, 1979, a passerby found Donohue’s body in a parking lot in the 84…
Man Accused Of Rape, Sexual Abuse Of Underage Girls In Maryland: Police
Police in Montgomery County are concerned there may be more potential victims following the recent arrest of a Damascus man who was accused of the rape and sexual abuse of multiple underage girls.
Irvin Ariel Portillo, 28, was charged following an investigation after being tipped off late last month about a possible rape involving a minor.
On Tuesday, Oct. 29, the Montgomery County Department of Police launched an investigation into the alleged rape of a teenage girl by Portillo, and during the probe, two other underage victims were identified.
According to police, on Friday, Nov. 8, Porti…
Arrest Made In Murder Of Maryland Mom Rachel Morin, Officials Say
An arrest has been made nearly a year after Rachel Morin was found dead near a Harford County trail, authorities said on Saturday.
Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez, 23, was taken into custody in Tulsa, OK, in connection with Morin's August 2023 killing, according to the Harford County Sheriff and Morin's family's legal team.
Harford County Sheriff
Gahler said that DNA evidence was key in linking Martinez-Hernandez to the murder.
"Three weeks ago, on May 20, which should have been Rachel's 38th birthday, investigators uncovered a lead, and we're here today to tell you Rachel's murde…
