The case remained unsolved for nearly three decades until an additional investigation that included DNA testing was conducted in 2019, the DA's office said
The case remained unsolved for nearly three decades until an additional investigation that included DNA testing was conducted in 2019, the DA's office saidA man accused of strangling his on-again, off-again girlfriend at her San Diego home more than 30 years ago and then fleeing the country pleaded not guilty Thursday to murder.
The defendant, who prosecutors say was tied to the killing by DNA and fingerprint evidence left at the crime scene, was arrested in El Salvador and extradited to San Diego this week.Deputy District Attorney Chris Lindberg said Hernandez was suspected at the time of killing Bistodeau, but his role in the killing was later confirmed"mainly through scientific evidence," as well as witness statements.
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