DNA advances solve Spokane serial killer case
After a costly three year probe, DNA results and fiber clues led to the arrest of Robert Lee Yates Jr. for murder. Police linked nine women to Yates via DNA and physical evidence and pursue possible ties to more killings across Washington. Yates faces a $1.5 million bond and denies commenting on the allegations.
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9-1-1 recording sheds light on death of woman and children
In Sinking Spring, Candace Wertz died when her boyfriend allegedly pushed her car in front of a freight train as she franticly called 9-1-1. Her 2-year-old son and two others also perished, while the ex‑boyfriend was arrested on four counts of murder and aggravated assault.
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