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DNA Breakthrough Solves 1996 Montana Murder; New Charges in Florida

12/8/2025

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DNA Solves Murder

Montana authorities identified Paul Hutchinson as the killer of Danielle "Danni" Houchins, who was found dead in 1996.
Hutchinson, a married father of two, died by suicide shortly after investigators interviewed him.
The case was solved using advanced DNA testing and forensic genealogy.
In Florida, Gabriel Williams and Kimahri Blevins face premeditated murder charges in the death of 14-year-old Danika Troy, whose body was found burned after she was shot.

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Elias Charged with Murder

Elias Stubbe, 46, has been charged with first- and second-degree murder in the death of Nichole Malfero, 56, in Howard, South Dakota.
Authorities found Nichole Malfero dead at her home early Saturday morning.
An autopsy is scheduled.
Elias Stubbe is held on a $1 million cash bond.
Stubbe also faces unrelated burglary charges.

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DNA Solves Murder

Montana authorities identified Paul Hutchinson as the killer of Danielle "Danni" Houchins, who was found dead in 1996.
Hutchinson, a married father of two, died by suicide shortly after investigators interviewed him.
The case was solved using advanced DNA testing and forensic genealogy.
In Florida, Gabriel Williams and Kimahri Blevins face premeditated murder charges in the death of 14-year-old Danika Troy, whose body was found burned after she was shot.

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