Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

1987 Murder Solved: Cold Case Linked to Deceased Killer

12/4/2025

22 4 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Douglas County authorities confirmed Vincent Darrell Groves murdered Rhonda Marie Fischer in 1987, linking him via skin cells found on Fischer's hands.
Groves died in prison in 1996 after serving five years for a prior murder and had been released shortly before Fischer's death.
The sheriff's office noted Groves targeted vulnerable women.
This case adds to seven cold cases solved in seven years.

1 of 1

Story summary

Douglas County authorities confirmed Vincent Darrell Groves murdered Rhonda Marie Fischer in 1987, linking him via skin cells found on Fischer's hands.
Groves died in prison in 1996 after serving five years for a prior murder and had been released shortly before Fischer's death.
The sheriff's office noted Groves targeted vulnerable women.
This case adds to seven cold cases solved in seven years.