This Cold Case Led to a New Indiana Law #carmenvanhuss #crimejunkies #truecrimeshorts #podcast
- Jul 10, 2026
- 1:07
- Short
When 19-year-old Carmen Van Huss was murdered in 1993, her family spent decades searching for answers. More than 30 years later, advances in investigative genetic genealogy helped identify Dana Shepherd, who ultimately pleaded guilty to her murder.
Carmen's case didn't just bring accountability. It inspired Carmen's Law, legislation in Indiana that creates a pathway for funding advanced DNA testing in cold cases. Thanks to the determination of Carmen's sister, Pam, more families may now have access to investigative tools that were once out of reach.
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Brief Summary
Carmen Van Huss's murder led to Carmen's Law, funding DNA testing for Indiana cold cases after her killer was identified through genetic genealogy.
Key points
- Carmen's Law: A New Hope. Carmen's Law provides funding for advanced DNA testing in Indiana cold cases.
