50-Year-Old Wisconsin Murder Mystery Solved: Genetic Genealogy Leads to Arrest of 84-Year-Old Suspect

A half-century-old murder mystery in Wisconsin has finally been solved thanks to the groundbreaking technique of genetic genealogy. The arrest of an 84-year-old Minnesota man, Jon Miller, marks a significant milestone in the investigation into the death of Mary K. Schlais, who was tragically killed in 1974. This case, which had long stumped investigators, highlights the power of this advanced technology in bringing closure to cold cases.

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