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Edward Eugene Pottmyer, 58, of Chantilly, was arrested on charges of forcible sodomy and intent to defile on June 5, Fairfax County police said.
The development in the cases is due to recovered forensic evidence from the scenes, which was submitted for analysis.
Due to the advancement in DNA testing, detectives submitted the DNA to Othram Inc., a Texas-based company who utilized Forensic-Grade Genome Sequencing® to develop a comprehensive profile that was then used for Forensic Genetic Genealogy research.
DNA analysis linked all three cases and potentially identified Pottmyer as a suspect.
Police detailed the cases below:
- On Sept. 9, 1998, around 7 p.m. the 48-year-old victim was jogging on a bike path in the Fair Lakes area when she was assaulted. The suspect implied he had a knife, sexually assaulted her then ran from the area.
- On Aug. 3, 2000, around 11 p.m., a suspect forced entry into a home in the 11900 block of Parkside Drive in Fairfax. The 66-year-old victim was asleep when she was awoken by the suspect assaulting her. The victim fought the suspect and escaped by jumping from a second story balcony and running away.
- On Dec. 6, 2004, around 10:45 p.m., the 51-year-old victim was in her basement in the 9900 block of Whitewater Drive in Burke. She observed a man exposing himself outside her sliding glass door. The victim yelled and the man ran away.
Pottmyer was being held in the Fairfax County ADC on no bond.
Detectives would like to speak to anyone who may have information about these cases or believe they had unlawful contact with Pottmyer. Those with information are asked to call the FCPD Cold Case Squad at 703-246-7511.
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