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Story summary
- Charles Berry, 66, was arrested in Newington, Connecticut on May 19, 2026 for the rape and murder of Roberta Walls.
- Investigators built a DNA profile in 2001 and used 2023 grant-funded genealogy to match it to Berry.
- Berry remains in Connecticut on a $2 million bail pending extradition to Virginia.
- Police Chief Paul Neudigate said the arrest offers hope for families seeking closure.
