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Grand Jury Declines Indictment in 1991 Cold Case Murder

3/22/2026

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The Tarrant County grand jury declined to indict Janie Perkins in the 1991 murder of Cynthia Gonzalez.
The case gained renewed attention after Perkins' arrest in November.
Arlington police, with criminology students from the University of Texas at Arlington, identified Perkins as a suspect.
While the District Attorney's office emphasized cold-case challenges, the Arlington Police Department supports the investigation.
Gonzalez's daughter expressed disappointment but remains hopeful for justice.

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Story summary

The Tarrant County grand jury declined to indict Janie Perkins in the 1991 murder of Cynthia Gonzalez.
The case gained renewed attention after Perkins' arrest in November.
Arlington police, with criminology students from the University of Texas at Arlington, identified Perkins as a suspect.
While the District Attorney's office emphasized cold-case challenges, the Arlington Police Department supports the investigation.
Gonzalez's daughter expressed disappointment but remains hopeful for justice.