A Cold Case Went Unsolved for Years. Then Investigators Found a New DNA Lead

For more than a decade, one question remained unanswered: Who killed Irasema Chavez? Now, Arlington police and the FBI say advances in DNA technology have led to a major break in the 2012 cold case.

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  1. Jul 20Texas cold case breakthrough: Arrest made in 2012 Arlington murder of Irasema Chavez
  2. Jul 21A Cold Case Went Unsolved for Years. Then Investigators Found a New DNA Lead

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Last development · Jul 21 — A Cold Case Went Unsolved for Years. Then Investigators Found a New DNA Lead

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Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· NJ.com / Star-Ledger, Cleveland Plain Dealer
NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· 70d ago

A Cold Case Went Unsolved for Years. Then Investigators Found a New DNA Lead

Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· 70d ago

A Cold Case Went Unsolved for Years. Then Investigators Found a New DNA Lead

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The OregonianCenter· 70d ago· ran in 4 outlets

A Cold Case Went Unsolved for Years. Then Investigators Found a New DNA Lead

KHOU HoustonCenter· 71d ago

Texas cold case breakthrough: Arrest made in 2012 Arlington murder of Irasema Chavez

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 71d ago

DNA breakthrough leads to arrest in 14-year-old Arlington cold case

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Same wire story as other lanes. No original Right take here.

AL.comLean Right· 70d ago· ran in 4 outlets

A Cold Case Went Unsolved for Years. Then Investigators Found a New DNA Lead