Human remains discovered in Walnut Creek belonged to an Olean woman who was reported missing last year. According to the Milcreek Township Police Department, the remains belonged to Rebecca (Foley) Hakes. Relatives reported Hakes missing during the third quarter of 2024. The remains were discovered on Oct. 24, 2024, near the northern edge of the Millcreek …
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Texas Rangers, Local Authorities Identify Serial Rapist in Bastrop Co. Cold Cases
After nearly three decades of investigation, law enforcement officials have identified the now-deceased suspect who they believe raped several elderly women in Bastrop Co. between 1997 and 2005. The suspect, Emory Earl McVay, of Smithville, died in 2010 at 48 years old. Back on March 27, 2004, an elderly woman was asleep in her bed …
Hampden DA’s Office Sets DNA Collection to Aid Investigation of 1993 Holly Piirainen Murder
For the second time, the Hampden District Attorney’s office is asking people in the Brimfield area to contribute DNA samples to help solve a 32-year-old murder. On Nov. 9, the office will set up in the town’s Public Safety Complex, at 34 Wales Road, and take DNA samples of willing residents through cheek swabs. The …