# DNA Evidence Leads To Arrest In 1981 North Texas Woman's Killing After 45-Year Cold Case

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Podcast: [Forensic Files Unsealed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/forensic-files-unsealed-6989771)
Published: 2026-09-11T17:59:41+00:00
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Authorities in Grapevine, Texas, have finally apprehended a suspect in the 1981 strangulation of flight attendant Beverly Bruneau after forty-five years. Investigators recently linked 79-year-old Larry Brown to the crime by matching his DNA from a discarded item in Colorado to evidence found at the original scene. The motive for the killing appears to be rooted in financial hostility and a rejected insurance fraud scheme involving a shared property. Following his arrest, Brown was extradited to Texas and is currently being held on a multimillion-dollar bond. The victim’s family expressed relief at the long-awaited breakthrough, which was made possible through modern forensic advancements and persistent detective work. This development concludes a decades-long search for justice in one of the region’s most enduring cold cases. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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