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Detective Solves 1982 Murder, Links 1979 Case to DNA

1/10/2026

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  • Detective Matt Hutchison identified Gary Ramirez as the killer in the 1982 murder of Karen Stitt, with Ramirez pleading no contest to first-degree murder in 2025.
  • Hutchison is also pursuing the 1979 murder of Estella Mena, using DNA to link it to Samuel Silva, who died in prison in 2008.
  • He notes the collaborative effort behind solving cases and the emotional toll of ongoing investigations.