Cold Case Solved After 36 Years | Winston–Salem News

After 36 years, a cold case murder from 1988 finally gets justice: Diane Matthews, 38, killed at her answering service, has a suspect—Willie Carpenter—charged with first-degree murder. DNA tech breakthroughs, combined with detectives’ persistence, led to his arrest after he finally provided a sample. Once resistant, Carpenter is now being extradited from North Carolina. This case highlights how far forensic science has come—and the enduring commitment to delivering closure for victims’ families. 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/66a4380ff191aee1