The DNA Didn't Match Anyone They Expected... #carmenvanhuss #crimejunkies #truecrimeshorts #podcast
- Jul 13, 2026
- 1:00
- Short
For years, investigators believed 19-year-old Carmen Van Huss knew the person who killed her. But as every obvious suspect was ruled out, Sergeant Bill Carter realized they had to widen the search.
He tracked down friends, distant associates, old businesses connected to the case, and even reviewed every police run from the night of Carmen's murder looking for anything investigators might have missed. Every lead was tested against the DNA evidence, but none of them matched.
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Brief Summary
Sergeant Carter expands the investigation into Carmen's murder, seeking new leads and examining DNA evidence.
Key points
- Sergeant Carter's Plea to the Media. Sergeant Carter seeks broader media coverage to aid in the investigation.
- Investigating the Night of the Murder. Carter examines police interactions from the night of the murder for clues.
