The unthinkable happened on a fateful evening in 1988 when a pair of siblings were brutally stabbed. The older sister managed to utter her dying words, indicating that the killer was a man from Detroit. Thirty-four years passed with this case growing colder by the day, until modern forensic methods led to a breakthrough.
The arrest of Gene C. Meyer, once a resident of Valders, was finally made in Washington state. He is now facing charges of 1st Degree Murder and 1st Degree Sexual Assault – Use of a Dangerous Weapon in Outagamie County Court. This development brings some semblance of closure to the family that has waited decades for justice.
Forensic Evidence Leads to Arrest
Advancements in forensic science played a crucial role in identifying Meyer as the suspect in this cold case. This method provided the evidence needed to solve the murder, something thought impossible back in 1988.
The Emotional Impact on the Family
The family experienced shock and uncertainty upon hearing of Meyer’s arrest. We didn’t know if this person was deceased or this person had other crimes. We just didn’t know,
said Sue Srnka, reflecting on the turbulent journey they’ve endured.
A Pilgrimage for Closure
After learning about Meyer’s arrest, the family visited the scene of the crime and placed a cross on the bridge above where her body was found. This act serves as both a memorial to their loved ones and a symbolic closure to their prolonged grief.
While this arrest won’t bring back their loved ones, it offers a sense of resolution after so many years shrouded in uncertainty.
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