Cold Case Justice After 45 Years | Denver News

After 45 years, justice is finally coming for Beverly Bruneau, the Texas woman strangled in her apartment in 1981. Now 79, Larry Dean Brown faces charges in the cold case, reopened thanks to cutting-edge DNA tech and a fresh review of evidence. The original probe hinted at insurance fraud gone wrong — Brown allegedly pressured Bruneau to inflate repair costs after a fire, but she refused, sparking a confrontation that ended in her death. A fresh injury on Brown’s thumb that day didn’t add up. The scene was brutal: an electrical cord around her neck, signs of a struggle, and no evidence of sexual assault. In 2010, DNA found on her nightgown didn’t match anyone — until now. With witness statements, motive, and old clues re-examined, investigators have built a case against Brown, who’s currently in custody. The Grapevine PD is determined to solve cold cases, no matter how long it takes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/526345e6dbcc9317