Evidence in 2005 Virginia attack key to unlocking Charlottesville murders
- Jun 10, 2016
- 1:23
- Short
"48 Hours" correspondent Susan Spencer visits the scene of a 2005 rape and attempted murder in Fairfax, Va., and explains why that case and evidence recovered has helped investigators ID a suspect in two murders over 100 miles away.
Brief Summary
A 2005 rape case in Virginia leads to solving two murders through DNA evidence.
Key points
- A Night of Terror. In September 2005, a young woman faced a terrifying assault on her way home.
- The Key Evidence. A fragment of DNA found under the victim's fingernail becomes crucial in solving multiple crimes.
Episode highlights
- A Night of TerrorIn September 2005, a young woman faced a terrifying assault on her way home.“Her instincts about this guy were absolutely right.”0:20Jun 10, 2016
- The Key EvidenceA fragment of DNA found under the victim's fingernail becomes crucial in solving multiple crimes.“The DNA would provide the clue to solving several other crimes.”0:56Jun 10, 2016
