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1996 Murder Victim Identified, Cold Case Breakthrough in Charlotte

4/5/2025

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In a breakthrough for justice, Charlotte detectives have identified Betty Benton, a murder victim from 1996, through forensic genetic genealogy. Her remains, discovered near Bank of America Stadium, had remained a mystery since her disappearance in 1992. As the investigation unfolds, authorities are calling on the public to help solve other cold cases.

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In a breakthrough for justice, Charlotte detectives have identified Betty Benton, a murder victim from 1996, through forensic genetic genealogy. Her remains, discovered near Bank of America Stadium, had remained a mystery since her disappearance in 1992. As the investigation unfolds, authorities are calling on the public to help solve other cold cases.