An 84-year-old man confessed to a 1974 Wisconsin murder after his DNA linked him to the cold case.

An 84-year-old man, Jon K. Miller, has confessed to the 1974 murder of 25-year-old Mary Schlais in Wisconsin after DNA evidence linked him to the crime. Miller, living in a Minnesota assisted living facility, was arrested and his DNA was added to the national CODIS database, potentially aiding in solving other cold cases. This case highlights the effectiveness of forensic genealogy in identifying suspects decades after a crime.

December 13, 2024
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