The 32-year-old was attacked Jan.Hermosa Beach neighborhood.She never regained consciousness and died a few days later at the hospital.
Investigators used a controversial DNA testing technique, known as familial DNA, to compare a sample of DNA that was collected at the crime scene, and were able to identify a first-degree relative of Troyer, Sheriffs Capt. Steve Katz said. Officials would not identify the relative and would only say the sample they used was in a state database of convicted felons. Law enforcement officials have argued the technique can provide investigators with valuable leadsmba. Because of the familial DNA search, detectives were able to link Troyers DNA and positively confirm his identity as the killer, McDonnell said Monday as he stood alongside Medley and more than a dozen other law enforcement officials. Familial DNA search is the only reason Troyer was identified in this horrific crime. Troyer, who had been suspected of committing several other sexual assaults in California, was shot and killed by police after escaping from a California prison in 1982, McDonnell said. As investigators began to hone in on him as a possible suspect last year, they were able to obtain a sample of his DNA that was held in the Orange County coroners office and conclusively link him to Klaas slaying, Katz said. The arrest brought closure to a family that has struggled with questions for decades, Medley told reporters at a news conference Monday. Its been something weve been hoping for and speculating about for 40 years and all of a sudden they say, We got him and heres who did it, Medley said. About Us Newsroom Staff Ethical Principles Corrections Press Releases Accessibility Sitemap Terms of Service Your California Privacy RightsPrivacy Policy Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My InfoCookie Policy Contact Us Help Center My Account Give Feedback Get Home Delivery eNewspaper USA TODAY Shop Licensing Reprints Advertise Careers Internships Support Local Business News Tips Podcasts Newsletters Mobile Apps Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest YouTube Reddit Flipboard RSS 10Best Reviewed Jobs Moonlighting Sports Weekly Studio Gannett Classifieds The City The Wall Storytellers 2021 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC.
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