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DNA Finally Closes 14-Year Cold Case | San Jose News
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- Jul 18, 2026
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- 74
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Summary
A man convicted of a brutal 2009 rape—where he threatened a victim’s baby before assaulting her—just received a 25-to-life sentence after DNA evidence, finally matched in 2023, cracked a 14-year cold case. Thanks to the Monterey County Cold Case Task Force and a crucial federal grant funding DNA testing, justice finally arrived. This case underscores the vital role of persistence, science, and dedicated investigators in delivering closure—even decades later. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cba7255de63d6e04