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Cold Cases Cracked: Four Arrests in U.S. Murders

1/17/2026

Summary

Story summary

Cold-case investigations led to arrests in four unsolved U.S. murder cases.
Raymond Silva Gonzalez was arrested for the 2001 murder of Suzanne Sites-Fenton, kidnapped and killed.
Cornell Bell was charged in Boston with the 1999 murder of Caryn Bonner, linked via DNA.
Fernando Gaitan was arrested in Phoenix for a 2014 home invasion that resulted in a fatality.
Troy Jordan was indicted in Louisiana for the 2017 murder of Donna Arceneaux.

History

Historical Context

The FBI initiated the Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (ViCAP) in 2001 to tackle unsolved murders, leveraging advancements in DNA technology. This program has significantly aided law enforcement, including the Boston Police Department, in resolving cold cases like Caryn Bonner's murder. Recent arrests, such as Raymond Silva Gonzalez for Suzanne Sites-Fenton's murder, underscore the ongoing importance of forensic advancements in delivering justice.

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Story summary

Cold-case investigations led to arrests in four unsolved U.S. murder cases.
Raymond Silva Gonzalez was arrested for the 2001 murder of Suzanne Sites-Fenton, kidnapped and killed.
Cornell Bell was charged in Boston with the 1999 murder of Caryn Bonner, linked via DNA.
Fernando Gaitan was arrested in Phoenix for a 2014 home invasion that resulted in a fatality.
Troy Jordan was indicted in Louisiana for the 2017 murder of Donna Arceneaux.

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