ABC 11: Cold Case Closed

Raleigh Cold Case Closed After 12 Years

Raleigh Police Department Announces Justice for Cold Case Victim

Raleigh, NC – After 12 years, the Raleigh Police Department has closed a cold case involving the unsolved murder of a young woman. On Tuesday, January 17, 2023, the department announced the arrest of a suspect in the case.

The victim, 22-year-old Sarah Jones, was found dead in her apartment on January 15, 2011. She had been stabbed multiple times. The case went unsolved for years, with no leads or suspects identified.

In 2023, the Raleigh Police Department reopened the case and assigned a team of detectives to reinvestigate. Using new leads and advancements in DNA technology, the detectives were able to identify a suspect. The suspect, 35-year-old John Doe, was arrested on January 16, 2023, and charged with first-degree murder. Mr. Doe was an acquaintance of the victim, but the specific nature of their relationship is still under investigation.

Justice Served for Sarah Jones

The arrest of John Doe brings long-awaited justice to the family of Sarah Jones. Her parents, who had never given up hope that her killer would be brought to justice, expressed their gratitude to the Raleigh Police Department for their hard work and dedication to the case.

"We are so relieved that Sarah's killer has finally been caught," said Sarah's mother, Mary Jones. "We've waited 12 years for this day, and we're so grateful to the detectives who never gave up on finding her murderer." Sarah's father, John Jones, added, "We can finally have some closure and start to heal as a family."

Ongoing Investigation

While an arrest has been made, the investigation into Sarah Jones' murder is still ongoing. The Raleigh Police Department is asking anyone with information about the case to come forward. The department is also asking for the public's help in locating any potential witnesses who may have seen or heard anything suspicious near Sarah's apartment on the night of her murder.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Raleigh Police Department at (919) 831-6311. You can also submit a tip anonymously through the department's website at www.raleighpd.org.

Closure for a Family

The arrest of John Doe is a significant step towards closure for the Jones family. After 12 long years, they finally have justice for their daughter. The Raleigh Police Department's dedication to this case has brought a sense of peace to the family and reminded the community that even the coldest of cases can be solved.