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Southern Illinoisan in Carbondale, Illinois

23 Dec 2007

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Southern Illinoisan

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Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 2007

Page

4

DNA advances link killer to decades-old murder case

Illinois investigators used mini STR DNA testing to connect Timothy Krajch to the 1982 killing of Sheppard after a towel and shirt from the crime scene yielded DNA. Krajch confessed after learning his profile matched, revealing details of the murder and related cases across four states. The case highlights the impact of evolving forensic science on long-unsolved crimes.

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Echols Timothy Krajch Krajch Illinois State Police Crime Forensic Science Laboratory Carbondale Sheppard California Suzanne Kidd Jackson County Ambulance Service Mike Osifkin Big Muddy Kratch Jackson County Krajci U.S. Navy Lake County
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Krajcir Linked To Unsolved Murders Inquiries Rise

Police in Southern Illinois probe Krajcir linked to eight unsolved murders while admitting to nine earlier this month. Authorities warn details on additional rapes are not yet released as DNA advances revive cold cases. A $5,000 reward sits at Carbondale Police for Connie Cole Holmes murder. calls encouraged on several 2006 cases.

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Krajcir Echols Illinois Krajch Sheppard Daniel Woloson Susan Schumake Carbondale Connie Cole Holmes Ryan Livingston Carterville Falon Taylor Marion
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