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MAN CHARGED IN BRUTAL 1989 NEWARK COLD CASE MURDER NOW TRYING TO GET CASE THROWN OUT 🚨 Newark, Ohio — A man accused in the decades-old murder of 71-year-old Helen Stuart is now reportedly asking the court to dismiss the case against him as prosecutors continue moving forward in one of Licking County’s most haunting cold cases. ⚠️ The case dates back more than 36 years. Back in April 1989: 👉 Helen Stuart was found dead inside her vehicle 👉 Her body was discovered along State Route 16 in Licking County 👉 Investigators say she had been sexually assaulted and strangled For decades, the murder remained unsolved. Now, authorities have charged 67-year-old Delbert Saunders Jr. in connection with the killing after a grand jury indicted him on multiple charges including: 👉 aggravated murder 👉 murder 👉 rape 👉 kidnapping 👉 aggravated burglary According to investigators, Saunders is already serving time in prison on unrelated convictions involving rape and kidnapping. 💔 Helen’s murder has haunted her family for nearly four decades. Her son previously described the pain of wondering what his mother endured during her final moments, saying the heartbreak never truly went away. ⚖️ But now, court filings show Saunders is attempting to have the case dismissed while prosecutors continue preparing for trial. Authorities have not publicly released all evidence tied to the indictment, but investigators say the case has never been forgotten. At one point, Helen Stuart’s case was considered Newark’s only unsolved homicide. 🚨 After 36 years of silence, investigators believe they may finally be closer to justice. #BreakingNews #ColdCase #TrueCrime #Ohio #NewarkOhio #JusticeForHelenStuart #CrimeNews #LickingCounty #ColdCaseSolved #TrendingNow #OhioNews Source: The Newark Advocate | WSYX ABC 6 | [Ohio Attorney General Cold Case Unit](https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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SEARCH OF FLORES PROPERTY ENDS WITHOUT FINDING KRISTIN SMART 🚨 Arroyo Grande, California — After days of intense excavation and forensic searching, authorities have officially concluded their latest search at the home of Susan Flores, mother of longtime Kristin Smart suspect Paul Flores. 💔 But investigators say they did NOT recover Kristin Smart’s remains. The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Saturday that while the physical search has ended, the investigation is far from over. 👉 Detectives are now analyzing evidence collected during the search 👉 Officials have not revealed exactly what was recovered 👉 Authorities say details are being withheld to protect the integrity of the case ⚠️ Kristin Smart disappeared during Memorial Day weekend in 1996 after attending a party near Cal Poly. For nearly 30 years: 👉 Her family has waited for answers 👉 Investigators have focused heavily on the Flores family 👉 The case has remained one of California’s most haunting unsolved disappearances Sheriff’s officials say they remain “fully committed” to finding Kristin and bringing her home. 💔 Even with the search complete, the mystery surrounding Kristin Smart still refuses to let go. #KristinSmart #BreakingNews #TrueCrime #ColdCase #California #PaulFlores #JusticeForKristin #CrimeNews #MissingPerson #TrendingNow Source: San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office

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🚨 SHE WAS “BECCA DOE” FOR 35 YEARS — UNTIL COLLEGE STUDENTS HELPED GIVE HER NAME BACK 🚨 For more than three decades, nobody knew who she was. The young woman known only as “Becca Doe” has finally been identified as 18-year-old Becca Mallekoote, ending a mystery that stretched back to 1991. Becca was found dead inside an Albuquerque motel room after traveling there with a man who was later interviewed by police. Her death was ruled a suicide, but despite years of investigation involving local police and the FBI, her identity remained unknown. Everything changed when students and staff at Ramapo College’s Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center joined the case. Using DNA analysis, genealogy databases, and family tree research, the students worked alongside law enforcement to trace possible relatives connected to the unidentified woman. Within days of receiving DNA matches in early 2026, the Ramapo team identified Becca as a potential match. Authorities later confirmed her identity through family DNA testing on what would have been her 53rd birthday. The Ramapo program has now helped identify 24 previously unidentified people since launching in 2022 — showing how a group of students helped solve a cold case that had remained unanswered for 35 years. #ColdCase #BeccaDoe #TrueCrime #BreakingNews #Justice Source: USA TODAY | Albuquerque Police Department | Ramapo College

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🚨 SHERIFF SAYS EVIDENCE SUGGESTS HUMAN REMAINS AT PROPERTY LINKED TO KRISTIN SMART CASE 🚨 A major development has rocked the Kristin Smart investigation. San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Ian Parkinson says scientific evidence collected during the latest search at Susan Flores’ Arroyo Grande property suggests human remains were once present — or may still be there. Investigators used specialized soil vapor testing tied to human decomposition detection. Officials stressed they cannot confirm the remains belong to Kristin Smart, whose body has never been found. The search focused on property connected to convicted killer Paul Flores, who was found guilty in Kristin’s 1996 murder. Prosecutors previously alleged her remains were buried on Ruben Flores’ property before being moved. Chris Lambert of the “Your Own Backyard” podcast says this property may have been overlooked for years. #KristinSmart #BreakingNews #TrueCrime #JusticeForKristin #ColdCase Source: Associated Press | San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office | The Tribune | Your Own Backyard Podcast

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🚨 BREAKING — NEW SEARCH WARRANT EXECUTED IN KRISTIN SMART CASE 🚨 Arroyo Grande, California — Investigators are once again searching property connected to the disappearance of Kristin Smart. The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a search warrant was executed Tuesday morning at the home of Susan Flores, mother of convicted killer Paul Flores. Authorities say— 👉 Susan Flores was served at the home around 7:05 a.m. 👉 Left the property shortly after 8 a.m. 👉 Search is directly tied to the Kristin Smart investigation This marks the latest development in a case that has haunted California for nearly 30 years. Back in 2021— 👉 Ground-penetrating radar at Ruben Flores’ home revealed a suspicious underground void beneath a deck 👉 Soil samples later tested positive for human blood 👉 Prosecutors believed Kristin’s body had once been buried there before being moved Suspicion has also surrounded Susan Flores’ property for decades. In 1997— 👉 A tenant reportedly found a turquoise earring in the yard believed connected to Kristin 👉 The evidence was later misplaced and never officially logged The same tenant also reported hearing a digital watch alarm sounding at 4:20 every morning from the backyard until it suddenly stopped. Investigators searched Susan’s home in 2000 and again in 2020, but officials previously claimed they lacked enough new evidence to dig further. ⚠️ Today’s search strongly suggests something changed. No additional details have been released. #BreakingNews #KristinSmart #TrueCrime #ColdCase #JusticeForKristin Source: San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office | Chris Lambert / Your Own Backyard