Cold case SOLVED after nearly 60 years, thanks to a single phone call

Here's how a phone call lead Calumet City police to reopen and solve a 1966 cold case murder. Continue watching for the full police press conference.
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[@kimt1054]

WHY was he released? He's already gotten to live as a free man for way too long!

[@slappy8941]

Liberal judge.

[@hazelbasil6451]

​@@slappy8941Source?

[@kbrewski1]

He obviously posted bond.

[@rbjones72703]

Its Missouri so thats false ​@slappy8941

[@rbjones72703]

​@@slappy8941is that your usual reply to everything?

[@ds8290]

She was stabbed 125 times, that was personal and the police should’ve known it was someone close to the family, even a so called friend. But to let him go on bond is absolutely atrocious and horrible.

[@DonnaMayStanish]

My ex tried to strangle me to death one month prior to our divorce. The police didn't believe me. This still hurts after 15 years. 😢

[@AshaylaHill870]

@@DonnaMayStanish I’m sorry I hope you are healthy and heal from your husband may God bless you

[@br4524]

​@@DonnaMayStanish I'm so sorry for what you went through. God bless you

[@satiricalsartorial]

Girl you go the victory, peace to you! @user-sg6sv9oi6i

[@antc2100]

@@DonnaMayStanishthat definitely sucks but there has to be physical evidence on your body so even if the police believe you the case will get thrown out with out evidence

[@cdelane3335]

They should've set his bond so high he couldn't bail out because he had been free 60 years. While the woman he killed didn't get to live her life.

[@Stumme-40203]

Well, what can you say? Blue states.

[@ikeu6433]

Then just don’t give him bail

[@darkhollydaze5193]

A little strange that the daughter tried to fight for answers and was basically shut down and a man not closely related to the case simply made a call and it was quickly solved.

[@Zkbbkzzz]

Exactly. It just leaves me with so many questions.

[@TheOzzyLover]

She had to stop because she was a mom🤔 Weird!!!! How this dude is alive is crazy! There’s no reality where if I was in this situation this dude would be alive

[@fabialvarez13]

2009 technology and today’s is not the same and she herself said she was also raising a family.

[@pongkie25]

She probably dont have a lot of money like you 🤦

[@fromfjord]

I think it was also a matter of who answered that call, some detectives are more dedicated or understand the resources available at the time of the call. Also some people are more dedicated to their work.

[@YuYuBee2017-cn3xh]

Are we supposed to be impressed with this police department with letting the suspect walk and live his life and then arresting him after 50 years. I think not!

[@michelleg1905]

And when they finally arrested him, he got released on bond 😒

[@DangerManQ]

@@michelleg1905 he got released on bond? or was that in the 60's

[@CrustyUgg]

Over 100 times???? Absolutely disgusting

[@jimmyjames2903]

120 times that is absolutely grotesque it definitely Overkill man's got a demon in him

[@fastinbulvis2223]

Motive? Maybe the baby was his, or he loved her and she told him to go to hell. So he sent her to heaven.

[@s13rr4buf3]

​@@fastinbulvis2223I've stopped asking about motive. It honestly doesn't matter. It doesn't exist outside of the killer's head, and these days, a lot of killers just do it for the lulz. A man shot 10 people at the grocery store which is five blocks from my house, 3 years ago. He didn't have a motive. I don't think he even knew where he was. He got on a highway and drove for half an hour to a place he'd never been.

[@COMPUTER.SCIENCE.]

​@@s13rr4buf3 yup, motives are not important, becoz you have to have a sick mind like them to be able to "excuse" for such acts (as "motives/reasons"). People's RECORDs of CONDUCT in real daily life ARE WAY MORE IMPORTANT, criminal background is just a part of it.

[@fastinbulvis2223]

@@s13rr4buf3I respectfully disagree. Motive is extremely important. OTOH, you are right that it isn't always relevant. Depends on the case. But, in most cases, it's central.

[@deborahlynnxyz]

He got to live HIS life.

[@Caareenkm6726]

Unfortunately yes!

[@Ianisatool]

Emit til situation

[@McHotti]

@@Ianisatoolthis is NOTHING like that

[@user-pr2eb7nx2g]

@@IanisatoolEmit Till situation was WAAAAAAAY WORSE!

[@davis70140]

​@@user-pr2eb7nx2gshe got pertection every where she went she had coppers by hear side and guarding the house and she's dead now so many holes in the justice system

[@user-oy1fj6vq8f]

You never know who is standing behind you in the grocery store. Terrifying.

[@sherleengibson8847]

Amen 🙌🏾.

[@vh9network]

This is why you should always pray for the LORD's protection wherever you are at, rather waking up in the morning, stepping outside, on the road, or in a store. Put the Armour of God on ourselves to protect us.

[@plantposterity3705]

Or at your dinner table, they were “friends” her husband, she and he! 😢

[@brookiecookie004]

@@vh9networkyes the god who didn’t stop the holocaust is definitely going to protect you!

[@lasgio_]

​@@vh9networkwhat if the victim prayed every day and still died?

[@Human4Peace]

Should not be released on bail!!! He's a vicious evil murderer!

[@kbrewski1]

It's released on bond.

[@tia2211]

Illinois has made it almost impossible to hold anyone.

[@jimmyjames2903]

I'll never understand why they even gave him bail that is absolutely outrageous

[@RoadWarrior48]

No bond in Alabama!

[@jasontaylor8606]

​@@kbrewski1 Bond bail whatever you want to call it. Same thing!

[@lisas8244]

Huge mistake to allow him released on bond. At his age he is likely to commit suicide rather than face what few years he has left in prison. It has happened many times before. If this happens the family will again be devastated with no justice.

[@Knuckles-2024]

Without a doubt he'll be killing himself prior to his first court date.

[@candykane4271]

It will save the state money.

[@kbrewski1]

I agree. He's a flight risk and a suicide risk.

[@jamesball8519]

But they will have the truth

[@lisas8244]

@@jamesball8519 But no justice.

[@blessinggoodthings3124]

This monster had the audacity to be a pallbearer.

[@EavyMuturuh]

Exactly that’s how it’s goes at times this crazy.

[@WVgrl59]

Sometimes the evil person is among the pallbearers

[@m.g.2645]

✨That's so tragic, and so horrifying🙏

[@donnaindigo]

Exactly! Just like OJ being among the mourners.

[@kbrewski1]

Where does it say he was a pallbearer? If that was true, he was probably friends of the husband. The alleged murderer was 19 at the time of the murder, 1 year older than the victim. Did the husband not suspect this guy way back then?

[@barbarabrooks4747]

The police should have tested the DNA 15 years ago!

[@uwcb1]

It’s expensive, and they may not have the money to test every cold case dna.

[@Mr.Weed420]

30 years ago

[@angiejones968]

Sadly, there are too many unsolved cases. There are not enough labs for testing some day. Hopefully, technology will find a way to get them all solved.

[@mschickie007]

That’s dragging your feet come on LE

[@qret-dv5ym]

Hopefully automation will speed things up in the future.

[@sbss924]

His mug shot, he looks shocked that he is busted. May he have nightmares about going to prison. Now everyone knows his evil secret

[@kbrewski1]

Just think how he had to be looking over his shoulder for this day to come for 60 years.

[@steppy3736]

​@kbrewski1 are you kidding? With each passing day he became more and more confident he'd never be found.

[@kbrewski1]

@steppy3736 I've watched enough Datelines to know that hiding a murderous past is very difficult to do. One slip of the tongue can do you in. One beer too many at the local pub, or the neighborhood bbq. Every time you're pulled over by the police for a traffic violation. I'm sure it had to wear on him. Ymmv

[@sbss924]

@@kbrewski1We do not yet know if this is his only victim. Murder@us people can hide their evil for years and have no fear of being caught because they get off on being deceptive, blending in i.e Golden State Kill@r, Grim Sleeper.

[@kbrewski1]

​@@sbss924 That has nothing to do with my comment.

[@amie9416]

This cannot be his only victim. Shameful they released him until the trial since they have his dna.

[@TheCagedK]

It definitely could be his only victim, what kind of garbage idea that a murderer this brutal HAS to have killed other people.

[@amie9416]

@@TheCagedK You answered your own question. A murder this brutal is a predictor that this wasn’t his first victim.

[@Caareenkm6726]

@@amie9416so true.. 😂😂

[@amie9416]

@@Caareenkm6726 😂😂❤️

[@emilydoe4139]

Depending on the circumstances of the murder, it might actually be his only victim. Serial killers exist, but they are extremely uncommon. I mean, EXTREMELY uncommon. The FBI reckons that there are an estimated 25 - 50 active serial killers in America. This is 25 to 50 people out of 333.3 MILLION people. That’s 0.00015151515151515% of the population. To put that in perspective, you are more likely to be struck and killed by a meteor while walking home (1 in 250,000 which is 0.0004%) than you are to encounter a serial killer. Most kills, even the most savage of kills, are not serial killings. However, 125 stab wounds is an extremely personal type of attack. You see this kind of attack between scorned lovers, a friend that screwed over another friend, family members with bad blood, etc… The press release states that the killer and his victim knew each other, or were at least connected by family. There is a high probability that this had something to do with conflict between these two specific people versus someone whose motive is “I like killing people” (ie, serial killer).

[@wanya_telborn]

Yes loving these old cases being solved

[@jimmyjames2903]

Amen 🙏🙏🙏

[@TECHLOVER_91]

🙌🏽👏🏽🙏🏽

[@kbrewski1]

With all that blood evidence, it took 60 years to solve this? DNA testing has been around for decades.

[@geordiejones5618]

And it costs money. Some of these departments just do not have enough to investigate every cold case. You'd have to make a federal cold case unit to try and dig into the backlog, but it grows every year.

[@kbrewski1]

@@geordiejones5618 I doubt Cook County was hurting for $$$ for the last few decades.

[@johanneshalberstadt3663]

My point exactly. They have been sitting on this evidence and all it took was a DNA analysis? It is their job to solve such cases. And they waited for 15 to 20 years? DNA analysis hasn't only been available just now. I don't feel like it deserves that much praise. They finally did, what should have done much earlier.

[@AntzemEmnza]

​​@@johanneshalberstadt3663 as it's said in 3:20 of the video, DNA analysis in the 60's and 70's weren't that advance yet compared to what we have now. Maybe back then they couldn't fully determine if the DNA matched. Only now with our more advanced technology that they finally did.

[@itazuranakisu]

@antz32 but we aren’t in the 60s or 70s. 5 or more years ago DNA would’ve given them a lead. They just chose to put it on the back burner because her case wasn't interesting enough to them to get an unprovoked second look. This and many cases are an example of the family deserving of praise for continuing to try to get justice. The cops do their job decades later and think they deserve pats on the back. Hundreds of SA kits and other evidence is being sat on, criminals not being held accountable and these cops don’t even have to pay the money for when they execute or harm someone so they have the funding but aren’t using it properly. And they aren’t asking for more funding for cases but want more fancy toys to play with.

[@user-wi3mq1jw6h]

The # of stab wounds speaks volumes

[@br4524]

Yeah pure rage

[@InsightsAbroad]

Released from custody? WTF?

[@Fat12219]

60 years later 😢

[@LaughingblueSu]

Right! They have his dna. Keep him till trial!

[@bertharuiz1225]

My same reaction. He probably run or kills himself. A pall bearer. How unconscionable.60 yes. these cops were not trying to why w hi tech now available. No excuse.

[@Eattits]

Like 57 years wasnt enough free time…

[@slappy8941]

Democrat judges...

[@MarieAntoinetteandherlittlesis]

RELEASED ON BOND??? No, absolutely not. He’s already spent 60 years free. He deserves to spend every day of the rest of his life behind bars. Thats a slap in the face to her family. WOW. What Judge did this?

[@Jguttrrrr]

Released?? WTF kind of small town clown court system is going on there? This is premeditated murder case that has NO statute of limitations, and should hold a NO bond bail! Wtf?!

[@heatherowen8528]

Welcome to Illinois

[@MaryCaldeezy]

Chicago PD is different man

[@prettyladygames3513]

Illinois got rid of cash bonds. I’m not sure how the system works, but it’s up to the judge to determine if the criminal should be held while awaiting the procedures or not. Apparently, they didn’t think he’d be much of a risk. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Martin-v3v9p]

Almost certainly an attempted rape / murder case ..the accused was a 20 year old male at the time known to the victim and her husband who was arrested and strongly suspected at the time ..Not sure why the blood and probable semen evidence left at the crime scene wasn't checked back in the early 90s ..this case could have been solved years ago..

[@Wasasyra]

100% negligence from the department of public service provider name the police.

[@WVgrl59]

I read that the daughter who survived said that her father's family always said it was this man, so why would they have him be a pallbearer?

[@patriciamccormick9321]

They didn’t realize it until after the funeral.

[@josephinemiller4780]

@@patriciamccormick9321 so why didn’t they do anything about it then???

[@kbrewski1]

Which meant that the killer was probably friends with the husband. He was 19 at the time, 1 year older than the victim.

[@shelocsher2396]

Funerals usually happen soon after death. The likely figured it out later.

[@jeesa1212]

@@josephinemiller4780 he was a suspect at the time, but the police couldn’t prove he did it. Luckily the evidence was preserved and they got a dna match.

[@ThatisTB]

That's crazy. He got to live a long life. Imagine what other evil things he's done.

[@joshuabrooks4907]

I'm sure those details will come out at his trial.

[@crimegeek]

This is as important today as it was 60 years ago. Ty for not giving up on her

[@kimberbell4238]

Chances are she was not the only person he murdered...

[@SwampGal]

He's been free for 60 years , why the hell did you let him go !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I bet you dollars to donuts that HE WILL NOT SHOW UP FOR COURT !!!!!!!

[@kbrewski1]

60 years.

[@theresa8843]

Communists break the system down

[@Ianisatool]

How is it for 30 years when this happened in 66? Your math is way off.

[@kbrewski1]

@@Ianisatool See my post above.

[@crosley62]

Math is hard.

[@r.galbraith6220]

Love how proud the Calumet City police are of themselves. The case should have been solved decades ago.

[@HarleySLA]

Agreed. Not to mention, even if he spends the rest of his life in prison - he already got to live out his life. There's no justice to be had now, only closure. It's sad and disgusting, a total failure of the police and courts.

[@donnagray5670]

The police let the family down big time.

[@jimmyjames2903]

They did a great job of keeping the DNA so now they got the guy back then they didn't have DNA that's what they said at the very beginning that they did a great job of saving the evidence 😁🙏🙏🙏

[@msalohakitty]

@@jimmyjames2903they started using dna to solve murders in the 80’s he should’ve been rotting away in prison. Shouldn’t have taken this long to get that demon off the streets.

[@capte4345]

Ya sure he'll be back in court, he's long gone! He stabbed her 120 times, no he's not a danger to society. WTF

[@GH-oi2jf]

We'll see.

[@candykane4271]

What has he done since ….

[@tracyrains8470]

Wrong to let him out on bail just because he's old? Bullshit! He's an evil murderer! Stupid judge!

[@HonestlyHolistic]

@@candykane4271i mean who knows tbh?? He might have done other things, but even if he didn’t, he needs to rot in jail

[@Jason-zu7jt]

I mean To be fair he technically isn’t a danger to society anymore since he hasn’t murdered anyone for over 60 years but I see what you mean.

[@cynthiahawkins2389]

They released him from custody? Are you serious?

[@kimcircagirl474]

I know ,its just plain Wrong!

[@kbrewski1]

He posted bond nits.

[@choco.es.unlimited]

Yt privilege

[@viewbens]

“Detectives back then did a phenomenal job” a 60 years old cold case. Lmao

[@LoveYourself-1970]

Its horrible this man lived his life, this woman didnt and her daughter was robbed of her mommy. RIP Karen🙏❣️🙏

[@m.g.2645]

✨Oh Paula, you look just like your beautiful Mother💗 I'm so thankful this day has come for you and your family💕

[@barnabascollins4625]

Her father died of a broken heart 💔

[@melvargas9237]

This gives me hope. Dallas county Texas 40+ yrs later and I too “just made a call” to find answers for my family. Prayers and good vibes are always welcomed please and thank you ❤

[@dannysigurdson7108]

What case are you hoping for a break in?

[@melvargas9237]

@@dannysigurdson7108 my aunts. It wasn’t publicized in fact there was only 1 news article about her murder back when it happened

[@Ididntwantayoutubehandl]

I hope you find justice!

[@dannysigurdson7108]

@@melvargas9237 do you mind messaging me some details? If forensic genealogy could help, I may be of assistance... (I was involved in the East Area Rapist - Golden State Killer case)

[@suzannebosjolie7532]

Why did it take sooooo long to have DNA tested. They could have had this killer caught years ago. This is shameful.

[@DonnaMayStanish]

Exactly - it is shameful

[@Stumme-40203]

There are thousands of pieces of DNA from before DNA testing existed. How should they have known to specifically test this DNA over anyone else’s? They can’t just instantly test all the DNA they have.

[@sunflowerz54]

Who released a killer? He will run or commit suicide. Is that the plan?😢

[@kbrewski1]

He was released on bond. Amazing how many clueless people don't understand the judicial process yet chime in anyway.

[@denisebenedict6102]

⁠@@kbrewski1we do understand the process! But murder cases should never allow for release on bail.

[@kbrewski1]

@@denisebenedict6102 Again. You don't understand the process. Many murder suspects post bond.

[@kbrewski1]

@@denisebenedict6102 Again, you don't understand the process. Many murder suspects post bond if the court determines they meet certain criteria.

[@katesleuth1156]

@@kbrewski1Read her comment again. She understands the process.

[@elizabethhonce1677]

He should never be released. Let alone for pretrial he may be a serial killer

[@emilydoe4139]

Eh, this doesn’t fit the bill for a serial killing. This man knew the family personally, versus a serial killer who kills at random. It should also be noted that Serial killers exist, but they are extremely uncommon. I mean, EXTREMELY uncommon. The FBI reckons that there are an estimated 25 - 50 active serial killers in America. This is 25 to 50 people out of 333.3 MILLION people. That’s 0.00015151515151515% of the population. To put that in perspective, you are more likely to be struck and killed by a meteor while walking home (1 in 250,000 which is 0.0004%) than you are to encounter a serial killer. Most kills, even the most savage of kills, are not serial killings. However, 125 stab wounds is an extremely personal type of attack. You see this kind of attack between scorned lovers, a friend that screwed over another friend, family members with bad blood, etc… The press release states that the killer and his victim knew each other, or were at least connected by family. There is a high probability that this had something to do with conflict between these two specific people versus someone whose motive is “I like killing people” (ie, serial killer).

[@TheBackStory22]

Released? Ummmm.. The Pretrial Fairness Act forces prosecutors to consider the age and medical condition of the defendant, so a judge released Barbier Thursday, under certain conditions. The family is disappointed he'll remain free at home until the trial.

[@HarleySLA]

Too bad the victim didn't get the same fairness to be able to enjoy her life. Our wonderful justice system at work. He'll never face justice, even if he gets life, he got to live free all this time. He basically got away with it, now he's old and probably dying already- what's left anyway? Total bullshit. Typical. Our whole justice system needs to be revamped.

[@kyle6838]

I am so sorry for yalls loss I can’t imagine losing my beautiful mother in that manner

[@Cobbmtngirl]

Sad that family needed to inquire about the case for detectives to look at it again. How many more cases like this exist?

[@Psilo-gn1sx]

"Yeah it turns out it was the guy everyone said did it 60 years ago, case closed"

[@elizabethquitanilla604]

They need to look at other cold cases to see if this monster was involved 🥶🥶

[@freedomfirst5557]

Wow....the American justice system never fails to disappoint. Do you think that if this guy had killed a cop or a politician or someone of that ilk that he'd be let go?

[@jukee67]

At his age and health after all of these years...Yes. Regarding your comments focus on cop killers and politicians...For the most part, cop killers get hunted down with a fury. That is expected. If you were a member of a police department you would hunt a person that took one of your own. Leave your emotions aside whenever examining any situation. When it comes to politicians, the tax on our labor in America funds the monster government that has gotten out of hand. They cannot lock up every citizen of this country for demanding the tax on our labor to be removed and placed on corporate profits as written in the Constitution. The Constitution has been torn up and pushed aside. The generation that sits on most political sits are the baby boomers. They want things to stay as they are, even if they complain about our current state. Change only happens with pain and suffering. It's not as easy as voting the next corrupt official into office. If you were voted into office, you would become corrupt eventually or you would be gone.

[@TheNiquenique]

What a bittersweet moment! How frustrating! I cannot believe that he’s still a free man!!!!

[@ellemarr7234]

This is just horrific.125 times? That evil man has done more evil in his life. That is a vicious crime that takes an unbelievable amount of energy and strength. My heart goes out to the family. May they find peace and justice ❤

[@jartober]

🇮🇱 🇮🇱 🇮🇱

[@Lapusso650]

I hope she wasn’t conscious for all those 125 stabs. Why did he do it anyway?

[@Sephushx]

@@jartoberfrom the river to the sea

[@jartober]

@Sephushx from the river to the sea you've no idea on the real history.

[@Caareenkm6726]

@@jartoberget lost freak and find a video on October 7th!

[@elainenelson7898]

Why was he released? That was such a violent crime. Victims are never first.

[@KC-kb6mg]

Released? Big mistake.

[@jerrydonquixote5927]

Yep!

[@jerrydonquixote5927]

They'll never get his old ass in prison!

[@marianneknapp4846]

May you always find comfort in her memory ✝️🙏💜🕯️🕊️

[@MyMissingPeace]

Huge respect to all the people who’ve helped make this possible!! To you all… You endured the road that got you here. You will endure the road ahead. Prayers for your family and your future. RIP Angel Karen and may your soul be at peace forever more. ♥️♥️

[@m.hartyfool]

I always want the WHY. Why he killed her 120 stab wounds?

[@candykane4271]

Rage, 120

[@roseschulze1647]

She probably rejected his creepy advances. :(((

[@kbrewski1]

19 year old neighbor obsessed with 18 year old wife?

[@m.hartyfool]

@@kbrewski1 thank you. So sad. It’s hard to understand.

[@ashlee0039]

Me too. But even when we’re told the WHY by the murders themselves, still it’s hard to comprehend. As normal people it’s not something we’re supposed to understand because these people are fucking unhinged, and often possessed in the act of their crimes.

[@lablaine1981]

Our ❤️goes directly to daughters family...were sorry in MN...good work cold case police👍

[@admiralyisoonshin4995]

Justice never dies! 🎉🎉🎉

[@SoulDelSol]

He was never punished and still is free

[@nancysung24]

There was no Justice.

[@Stumme-40203]

@@SoulDelSolHe is in the process of being punished.

[@jennSalvate]

Why was he even given a bond?? He had 50 some years to live as a free man...

[@neverendingmods]

Why in the world did that Judge release the killer to await trial? The man has had 60 yrs free. Time to hold Judges accountable for letting these violent criminals walk right back out of jail.

[@dayciajtalk88]

He should not be out on bail he is vile and evil!

[@escaflowne9282take2]

GOT HIM! May they finally have justice!

[@LLthereistome2024]

They let him out ????

[@kbrewski1]

It's called "posted bond".

[@patmcstuff671]

Police dropped the ball again

[@SamW604]

Good job. Excellent work. Thank you and Good bless the officers, family, and community.

[@SoulDelSol]

Was it though? They didn't bother testing evidence for multiple decades and now they finally do and they immediately let the killer remain free still

[@jori7398]

GREAT work Police and Detectives! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@marshareed1438]

How dare them release him! I’m ashamed of the legal system!

[@DonnaMayStanish]

I am as well.

[@Chr1st1an11]

"Justice" takes time

[@daynasafranek7807]

He’s still being prosecuted, though? They released him 60 years ago and I thought he was on bond until trial after being re arrested. I really hope that Donna gets the justice she deserves, as well as her family. She was a beautiful lady ❤

[@trudyvarnell3154]

Police don't pat yourselves too hard on the back, it took you 57 years... Open all old cases...

[@kbrewski1]

He came up with the bond $$ apparently. Of course the case goes forward.

[@TheOzzyLover]

So, we got to be calling the cops yearly to remind them of their job? And they released this dude? One thing I have learned in the last 4 years is to NEVER shut your mouth and to fight for yourself and your family because no one else is!

[@J-lah7928]

DNA is an awesome advancement

[@Steven-wm9vu]

Thays a crumby title. A phone call got them to work case and test DNA evidence. A single.call.didnt solve it. Modern technology did.

[@Confessions089]

The call lead to the use of technology.

[@Steven-wm9vu]

@@Confessions089 why are you repeating me?

[@Roxwins]

@@Steven-wm9vuit’s kind of disappointing that a phone call had to happen just for them to test the DNA.

[@ellemarr7234]

@@Steven-wm9vu Why are you so rude? There’s internet etiquette. Learn it.

[@Steven-wm9vu]

@ellemarr7234 Doesn't affect me so no.

[@IamKarryanne]

Oh my…imagine how many others 😢

[@margaretlee-reed814]

🙏👏👏👏💙🖤💪 Condolences to her family and friends.

[@bekahjoy6600]

Released from custody?? He stabbed an 18 year old over 100 times!!! WTF is wrong with this justice system.

[@K000H]

The fact that murderers are allowed to pay themselves out of jail is crazy. State is literally saying "we don't condone your action unless you bribe us with a good sum." Disgusting.

[@KajsaG561]

Yes they should go through old cases, should have a special old case group.

[@yvonnelewis4888]

Thank you to everyone involved in bringing this horrific matter to a close. God bless them all and give them peace. RIP Karen, Justice has prevailed.🕊️☮️

[@monicacecil4984]

Sending prayers for her family glad they found the person who killed her justice has been served

[@kbrewski1]

He's the alleged killer. The State has to prove his guilt in trial. You must not be familiar with our system of justice Comrade.

[@PraveenSrJ01]

Glad he is caught but not sure why it took 58 years. May she rest in eternal peace 🕊️. She would’ve been 76 years old in May 2024.

[@cheeksmahoney]

Detectives hard work? You mean Science’s hard work.

[@msalohakitty]

He got to live his entire life after stabbing an 18 year old mother over 100 times. That’s absolutely disgusting and I wouldn’t be surprised if they find out that he’s murdered other after her because you’re a psychopath if you can stab someone that many times and just live your life normally after that.

[@mwebb3014]

Preservation of evidence is key in solving cold cases. So many police departments mishandle or lose boxes of evidence in many older cases. This department did everything right except for letting it sit on the shelf for much longer than it should have. They could have solved this case 10-15 years ago. It’s wonderful they finally decided to pursue it after the recent inquisitive phone call.

[@jerrydonquixote5927]

Better late justice than no justice! I can't believe he's out on bond after murdering somebody and getting to live a whole life.

[@Zaltic]

These detectives are what it means to be police officers. They didn't toss it to the side because it was simply an old case

[@chelee8804]

Jesus! 🙏🏾🥺 Thankful that the family got closure. Just hate that it took this long for justice to prevail.

[@kbrewski1]

I doubt that the family of a murder victim ever gets "closure". That's a dumb word that is vastly overused in murder cases. Its said to give a false illusion of satisfaction.

[@sookie4195]

@@kbrewski1Do you feel better?

[@kbrewski1]

@sookie4195 I wasn't unwell, but I'm sure you made yourself feel better by throwing out the "closure" platitude and the "praying hands emoji".

[@jori7398]

The -niece- daughter is bizarre. “I was too busy raising my own family” when they got an actual LEAD. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@JadedMuse2]

That's a lot of hostility. I think he could have other victims. They should check other similar cases in that area.

[@threeqtrtime]

Wow.. gave me chills. God bless this family ❤

[@LindaGuy-yg6ju]

That was a awesome job guys. Thank you

[@sharonott7513]

Finally, justice will be served.

[@westernhemisphere2205]

Well he got to live a long life as a free man... I think it could have been solved a lot quicker d n a has been around for thirty years

[@jostrong2385]

God bless those detectives!!

[@encarnacionsegura8890]

I cant believe they let him go

[@kbrewski1]

"Let him go" means he's being released and not prosecuted. He obviously posted bond and is still being prosecuted. Amazing how many people are completely clueless about the judicial process. Yet they still chime in like numbnuts.

[@aliciasworldofpets]

Awesome news! 😊 I always tell people, these advancements in Forensic Science coupled with police and the families persistence, these types of crimes would inevitably be solved! Hopefully obsolete! Many prayers to the family! I'm so happy you are getting closer to the finish line! My prayers are with you, as well as, all those who participated in this case. May God bless you all!❤🙏

[@jamesl9371]

Why is he released? They definitely should not release him

[@WhispersFromTheDark]

Rest in peace, you have not been forgotten.

[@resQfurppl]

those that have passed on may not be here for the family to witness their reaction, but i firmly believe they know & see everything that is happening. in fact they may be part of the reason the case has been solved. i know not everyone believes the same way, that’s fine, i find it comforting & i have many firm reasons for my beliefs ❤ im glad the family has answers & i pray they get the justice they deserve 🙏

[@Zkbbkzzz]

I think this way also. The husband of the victim and others who have passed away have surely banned together in spirit to bring about the justice that was denied them.

[@patriciamariemitchel]

125 times! How evil can you be? How can you hate somebody that much?

[@RoadWarrior48]

WTF Should BE NO BOND!!! Would be that way in ALABAMA. He’s a flight risk 😡😡😡😡

[@elizabethquitanilla604]

There shouldn't be no bond for killers.

[@nonamninom9344]

Good job detectives! You should be proud!

[@dianedavidson7977]

Really it should never take 57 years to solve a crime. But hey they have traffic tickets to write and $$$ well there's never enough $$$ right. They have $$$ to weaponize cops and the rest. If the family didn't pursue this guess what cops wouldn't have done sh*t until the daughter died and the case was closed a long time ago and most critical thinking people know that.

[@rubydawn1]

amazing thank god for that call to the police

[@DoraMendoza-q4n]

How would you realse him at all

[@kbrewski1]

Its called "posting bond" Comrade.

[@Stumme-40203]

Blue states.

[@plantposterity3705]

Your grandma is very proud of you.