# Lexington Cold Case Solved After 27 Years Tied To Serial Killer

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Podcast: [Forensic Files Unsealed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/forensic-files-unsealed-6989771)
Published: 2026-09-05T03:02:11+00:00
Episode link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lexington-cold-case-solved-after-27-years-tied-to-serial-killer--74918523
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## Resource

The episode details the successful resolution of a 27-year-old cold case involving the 1998 murder of Linda Marie Rutledge in Lexington, Kentucky. Law enforcement identified Robert Eugene Brashers as the primary suspect after linking him to the crime through advanced ballistic and DNA testing. Investigators discovered that a shell casing from the Kentucky scene matched evidence from a notorious unsolved case in Austin, Texas, known as the "Yogurt Shop Murders." Although Brashers died in 1999, the technological breakthroughs and collaboration between multiple state and federal agencies finally provided answers for the victim’s family. This report highlights how modern forensic science can bridge geographical gaps and solve decades-old violent crimes. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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