# DNA Breakthrough in the Joe the Barber Cold Case

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Podcast: [Forensic Files Unsealed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/forensic-files-unsealed-6989771)
Published: 2026-09-11T18:02:20+00:00
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Nearly four decades after the brutal 1987 slaying of Josephino “Joe the Barber” Bugarin, law enforcement officials in Goose Creek, South Carolina, believe they have finally identified a primary suspect. Investigators utilized modern forensic technology to extract foreign DNA from the victim's clothing, specifically focusing on the pockets where the assailant likely searched for cash. While police have not yet made an arrest, they are currently building a strong legal case and working with confidential informants to secure a conviction. The victim’s family and local authorities remain hopeful that these scientific breakthroughs will provide long-awaited closure for the community's oldest cold case. This report highlights how advancements in DNA testing can breathe new life into investigations that have remained stagnant for decades. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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