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Cold Case Solved with DNA Evidence
A Louisiana man already serving a 40-year prison sentence for manslaughter has been charged with a cold-case murder after new DNA evidence emerged.
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John Willis Pittman Jr.Amber Lynn Jenkins GarciaJennifer Vedol
- What was Pittman's prior conviction?
- Pittman was already serving a 40-year sentence for the manslaughter of Jennifer Vedol, a separate case that occurred months after Garcia's murder.
- What is the potential sentence for the new charge?
- The second-degree murder charge carries a life sentence if Pittman is convicted. His previous parole date was set for July 2034.
- What led to the charges being filed in this cold case?
- The case was reopened due to advancements in DNA technology, allowing investigators to re-examine evidence and obtain a conclusive link to Pittman.
- Which organization released a statement about the case?
- The Morgan City Police Department released a statement explaining the use of advanced DNA technology in solving the cold case and bringing charges against Pittman.
- Who was charged with the murder of Amber Lynn Jenkins Garcia?
- John Willis Pittman Jr., 44, has been charged with the second-degree murder of Amber Lynn Jenkins Garcia after new DNA evidence linked him to the crime.