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A 1986 home invasion in Garland, Texas, left Barbara Carr dead with multiple stab wounds while her husband escaped unharmed. For over three decades, the case grew cold. Then, advanced DNA technology and investigative genetic genealogy identified Liborio Canales, the victim's brother-in-law, as the true killer. He confessed to the murder, revealing anger over being denied a place to stay. This episode of "Bloodline Detectives" with Nancy Grace explores the forensic breakthrough that finally brought closure to Barbara's family after 37 years.

In 1995, beloved Beaumont teacher Mary Catherine Edwards was found brutally murdered in her own bathroom. DNA evidence was collected but went unmatched for decades. After more than 20 years, a breakthrough came when investigators used genetic genealogy and a public DNA database to link the crime scene evidence to Clayton Foreman. Police obtained his DNA from discarded trash, confirming the match. Foreman, who had a history of sexual assault, was convicted of capital murder.

On August 30, 1983, 20-year-old waitress Susan Eads was last seen leaving Jason's Club in Seabrook, Texas, after refusing a man's advances[reference:0]. Her body was found the next day in a vacant lot, strangled with a piece of her own clothing[reference:1][reference:2]. Despite initial leads and even a halted execution of a serial killer, the case grew cold[reference:3]. Decades later, forensic genetic genealogy identified Arthur Raymond Davis as the killer[reference:4][reference:5]. Davis had died in a car crash just months after the murder[reference:6], but DNA confirmed his guilt, finally bringing closure to Susan's family after 37 years[reference:7].

On a warm Texas evening, a young woman with a sparkling smile went for a walk and never came home. She was known around town as everyone's daughter. A community's search for answers led to a haunted house and a stunning confession from the pulpit. When DNA phenotyping identified the killer, he stood before his church congregation and admitted to the brutal murder, hiding in plain sight for over a year.

In September 1994, an inmate work crew found skeletonized remains near Interstate 10 in Okaloosa County, Florida. The victim, known as Jane Doe for nearly 30 years, had been strangled with zip ties. In 1996, serial killer Keith Jesperson confessed to the murder, but her identity remained a mystery[reference:0][reference:1]. Then, in 2022, forensic genetic genealogy identified her as 34-year-old Suzanne Kjellenberg[reference:2]. Today, Jesperson faces charges for her murder, giving her family the closure they waited decades for[reference:3][reference:4].

A young couple's camping trip turns into a nightmare when they are brutally murdered at a remote Wisconsin park. For 43 years, the case of David Schuldes and Ellen Matheys remained unsolved, a haunting mystery for their families. Then, in 2019, advanced DNA technology from a licked envelope led investigators to Raymand Vannieuwenhoven, an 82-year-old former Marine. He was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder and received back-to-back life sentences, finally bringing justice to the victims who had their whole lives ahead of them.

In 1996, two workers found a young mother's body wrapped in a blanket on a Michigan roadside[reference:0]. The victim was 29-year-old Sharon Hammack, a mother of two who was also pregnant at the time of her death[reference:1]. For over two decades, her murder remained a cold case. Then, forensic genetic genealogy and DNA technology led investigators to Garry Dean Artman, a long-haul trucker with a violent past[reference:2]. In 2023, Artman was convicted of rape and murder, receiving a life sentence without parole[reference:3].

A 19-year-old nursing student vanishes on her way to a party, her body found eight days later in her car—raped and strangled. For 44 years, the murder of Janet Stallcup haunted Garden Grove, California. Then in 2020, Investigative Genetic Genealogy led detectives to Terry Dean Hawkins, a man who had died in jail in 1977[reference:0][reference:1]. The case, finally solved, brought closure to a family who had waited generations for answers[reference:2].

In October 1978, 16-year-old Krisann Baxter ran away from home after an argument with her mother[reference:0]. Days later, her battered, partially nude body was found strangled near Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington[reference:1][reference:2]. For 45 years, the case stumped investigators—until genetic genealogy identified Keith D. Lindblom, a violent rapist who had been released from prison just two months before her murder[reference:3][reference:4]. Lindblom died in a 1981 fire, but DNA from his daughter confirmed he was the killer[reference:5][reference:6].

In October 1978, 16-year-old Krisann Baxter ran away from home after an argument with her mother[reference:0]. Days later, her battered, partially nude body was found strangled near Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington[reference:1][reference:2]. For 45 years, the case stumped investigators—until genetic genealogy identified Keith D. Lindblom, a violent rapist who had been released from prison just two months before her murder[reference:3][reference:4]. Lindblom died in a 1981 fire, but DNA from his daughter confirmed he was the killer[reference:5][reference:6].

A 15-year-old girl vanishes from her home in 1993, leaving behind a spilled glass of milk and a door left ajar. The case would haunt Bothell, Washington, for nearly three decades. When DNA from a discarded cigarette butt finally matched evidence on the victim's clothing, investigators identified a suspect who had been questioned years earlier. Genetic genealogy led them back to Alan Dean, a man with a prior sexual assault conviction. In 2024, he was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to 26.5 years in prison.

On June 13, 1987, Cathy Sposito, a 23-year-old college student and avid hiker, set out for a morning walk on the Thumb Butte Trail in Prescott, Arizona. She never came home. Other hikers heard her screams, but by the time they reached her, she was dead, killed by blunt force trauma. The case haunted the community for three decades. Then, in a breakthrough, DNA evidence from a 2017 re-investigation was matched to Bryan Scott Bennett, a local high school student at the time of the murder. Bennett had died by suicide in 1994, but his exhumed remains confirmed his guilt, finally bringing closure to...

In May 1987, the small town of Lexington, North Carolina, was shattered when 29‑year‑old mother of two Mary Davis was found strangled to death in a wooded area[reference:0][reference:1]. Despite a massive investigation, the case grew cold for decades[reference:2]. Then, in 2020, Detective Mathew Effinger reopened the case[reference:3]. Cutting‑edge DNA technology and forensic genetic genealogy from Othram Labs identified the killer as Russell Grant Wood, a man who had died in 2013[reference:4][reference:5]. Though he could not be brought to trial, Mary’s family finally received the closure they had waited 36 years for[reference:6][reference:7].

In 1986, 22-year-old mother Lisa Holstead vanished after an argument with her boyfriend in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Her body was found the next day in a marshland, but the case grew cold for decades. DNA evidence initially cleared her boyfriend as a suspect, but it wasn't until 2019 that forensic genetic genealogy identified Lou Archie Griffin, a man with a violent history. Arrested in 2020, Griffin pleaded guilty to second-degree reckless homicide and received a controversial 10-year sentence, leaving Lisa's family feeling justice had not been fully served.

He smiled, he laughed, he posted a TikTok dancing twelve hours after the murder — unaware a doorbell camera had recorded every single second. In a Florida gas station, a killer lover's deadly confrontation was caught on CCTV, showing him shoot his victim before calmly returning to his car. When detectives played the footage during interrogation, his rehearsed story of self-defense crumbled. This is the moment a killer realizes his alibi has been recorded, his freedom gone forever.

Authorities in Minneapolis are investigating a baffling series of unexplained deaths after multiple bodies were discovered along local waterways and shorelines within days of each other. In Massachusetts, a multi-agency manhunt is underway for an award-winning first responder advocate sought for questioning following the death of her police officer husband. Meanwhile, a South Florida woman accused of posing as a bank representative to scam an elderly resident allegedly smuggled thousands of dollars in cash inside her body while being processed at jail. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are wedding bells are ringing for family annihilator Chris Watts? Lizzie Henderson, 39, is reportedly waiting for approval of her application to marry Watts within the walls of the Dodge Correctional Institution, but according to family members, she’s already embodying the role of Watts’ wife. She’s sporting a wedding ring and initiating the process of changing her last name. Last year, the realtor moved with her elderly mother from Cleveland to Waupun to be closer to Watts. Other jail visitors claim the couple takes advantage of all 10 seconds they are allowed to embrace...

It's been 73 days since Brooke Hanlon was found murdered in the master bedroom of her home. No suspect has been named, nor has an arrest been made. Brooke, a 35-year-old psychotherapist and mother, found stabbed to death inside her New Jersey home. Her death has been ruled a homicide, caused by multiple sharp force injuries Husband James 'Conor' Hanlon calls 911 around 4:30 PM after finding his wife bloddied and unconscious on the second floor of the home. He described a major laceration to her chest area to the operator saying "there's blood everywhere". No suspects have been...

Is there a mysterious witness coming forward online to what happened to Nolan Wells, or is it just malicious trolls? New social postings seen to threaten to out someone as having a fight with Nolan on Horn Island. Shortly after that post, someone else claimed to have been hacked and that posting under her name were not real. What's the truth about Nolan Wells? Joining Nancy Grace today: Brandon Tatum - Former Police Officer with the Tucson Police Dept., Host of "The Officer Tatum" on Youtube, @TheOfficerTatum X: TheOfficerTatum Insta: theofficertatum Philip Dubé - Former Court-Appointed Counsel...

Madi Brooks, 19, leaves Reggie’s Bar with four young men who offer to give her a ride home. A few blocks from the bar, the driver pulls over and starts to video as the two men in the backseat ‘have sex’ with an extremely intoxicated Brooks. Afterward, Brooks cannot tell the men her address and, according to them, insists on getting out of the car. Just before 3 a.m., a Lyft driver strikes something in the road. It’s Madi Brooks. She dies of her injuries at a hospital. The four men have been charged in this...

Nolan Wells’ and his phone were separated on Horn Island. It was later recovered by his family from one of his friends’ homes on the mainland. Attorneys representing the family, including Ben Crump, note that Nolan had demanded his phone back during an argument with his friends on the island, indicating he wanted to maintain control over it. The phone’s separation and whether any messages were deleted have become central points in the ongoing investigation. The family and civil rights attorneys are questioning the timeline and circumstances surrounding Nolan’s disappearance, emphasizing that the phone’s hand...

In 1986, the brutal murder of 27-year-old Barbara Carr during a Texas home invasion left her husband oddly unharmed and the case cold for decades. After her husband's story and identity unraveled, a new forensic technique emerged. Investigative genetic genealogy finally connected the crime scene DNA to an unexpected family member, leading to a stunning confession and justice after 37 years [citation:1][citation:2][citation:6].

Nolan Wells’ friends — Warren Hudson, Jax Pitalo, and Morgan Seymour are adamant. They had nothing to do with Nolan's death. Their public statements express regret over the Fourth of July Horn Island trip, denial of wrongdoing, and criticism of the media’s coverage. They describe the harassment, threats, and defamation they’ve faced since Nolan's death. Today their attorney's speak with Nancy Grace. JOINING NANCY GRACE TONIGHT: Tyler Cox - Attorney for Warren Hudson, Jax Pitalo and Morgan Seymour, Law Firm: Taylor And Cox Edward Paltzik - Attorney for Warren Hudson, Jax Pitalo and Morgan Seymour, ...

A 25-year-old man and his fiancée were shot dead at a Wisconsin campground in 1976. The case went cold for decades. Then genealogists used the killer's DNA to narrow suspects to a family with four sons. Detectives obtained DNA from three brothers. One sample matched [citation:1]. Raymond Van Evenhoven, 82, was arrested. He showed no surprise [citation:1]. The evidence: DNA from an envelope he licked. A .30-.30 rifle found in his garage sealed the case [citation:1].

She vanished on a Friday the 13th while on her evening walk. Her body was found in the cellar of an abandoned "haunted" Texas farmhouse. The killer was likely among the community. Then, a stunning confession came during a church service. This is the case of Rhonda "Chantay" Blankinship. In 2016, her murder left investigators with no suspects. But a public confession by Ryan Riggs in 2017, prompted by a DNA-released sketch, revealed a "shocking" truth [citation:2][citation:7]. He was sentenced to life in prison [citation:2].

🔍 "In 1995 Texas, the parents of Mary Catherine Edwards find her brutalized body in her bathroom. The killer evades justice — until forensic science catches up with him." This episode of Bloodline Detectives chronicles the 29-year hunt for the murderer of a Beaumont schoolteacher. For decades, the case went cold. In 2019, detectives utilized investigative genetic genealogy to identify Clayton Foreman as the killer. His ex-wife and the victim's twin sister gave emotional testimony, leading to his conviction for capital murder.

🔍 "A string of rapes in the mid-2000s shrouds the community of Fayetteville, North Carolina, in fear. Years later, a forensic DNA technique brings the twisted perpetrator to justice." Hosted by Nancy Grace, this episode of *Bloodline Detectives* explores how familial DNA testing solved a cold case that had terrorized the city [citation:1]. Grace, a former prosecutor and crime victim advocate, guides viewers through the investigation [citation:3]. The series is known for its focus on how genealogy solves unsolved homicides and sex crimes [citation:4][citation:5].

🔍 "Susan's husband and children thought she was just away for a long weekend. They found her body in her own home, the scene staged to look like a robbery." In 1988, Susan Eads was found dead in her bed, shot in the head. Police initially dismissed her husband as a suspect. But decades later, detectives solved the case using genealogy, matching DNA to a known criminal—a convicted murderer with a history of violence. The episode explores the forensic science that brought justice after 34 years.

🧬 "The zip ties at her throat were really the clue that this was a homicide." In 1994, inmates found skeletal remains along I-10 in Okaloosa County, Florida. For nearly 30 years, she was Jane Doe. Serial killer Keith Jesperson confessed, but his vague details stalled the case. In 2022, forensic genetic genealogy identified her as Suzanne Kjellenberg—and finally brought justice.

The case of Mary Davis. This episode of *Bloodline Detectives* explores a cold case murder investigation solved through forensic genealogy, where detectives trace an unknown criminal through a relative's DNA [citation:4][citation:5]. Host Nancy Grace guides viewers through the investigation, using expert interviews and archival footage to reveal how science and detective work can bring justice to unsolved homicides, even decades after the crime [citation:3][citation:4]. The series highlights the power of DNA to solve cases that have remained open for years [citation:6].