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Cold Case Breakthrough: Suspect Arrested in 1969 Murder

2/13/2026

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In 1969, a 17-year-old girl was found murdered in Wahoo, Nebraska, with 14 stab wounds.
The case remained unsolved for more than 50 years due to a lack of leads.
Recently, police arrested a suspect in connection with the long-cold case.
Natalie Morales reports on the developments that led to this breakthrough.

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Story summary

In 1969, a 17-year-old girl was found murdered in Wahoo, Nebraska, with 14 stab wounds.
The case remained unsolved for more than 50 years due to a lack of leads.
Recently, police arrested a suspect in connection with the long-cold case.
Natalie Morales reports on the developments that led to this breakthrough.