14-year-old murder case in Texas links deceased suspect to crime via forensic tech & community cooperation.

A 14-year-old murder case in Stephens County, Texas, involving Jimmy Earl Whitt has been resolved. Charles Larry Johnson, identified as a suspect in 2010, was linked to the crime through a reopened investigation by the Texas Rangers in 2024. Although Johnson died in March 2022, evidence found during the investigation, including stolen items from Whitt's home, supports prosecution. The case highlights the importance of advances in forensic technology and community cooperation.