Police in Washington state have used DNA evidence to link a British Columbia man to a cold case killing that occurred in 1986. Henry Leland House, a resident of Kamloops, B.C., has been identified as a suspect in the murder, authorities confirmed on Tuesday.
Details of the case
The victim, whose identity has not been released, was found dead in Washington state in 1986. For decades, the case remained unsolved, but advances in DNA technology allowed investigators to re-examine evidence and ultimately connect House to the crime.
Extradition process underway
Canadian and U.S. authorities are coordinating to bring House to Washington to face charges. Police say the arrest warrant is based on DNA evidence that matches House to the crime scene. The suspect is currently in custody in Canada pending extradition proceedings.
This development brings closure to a case that has haunted investigators and the victim's family for nearly 40 years. The use of forensic genealogy was instrumental in solving the cold case, highlighting the power of modern investigative techniques.
