Cold Case Solved After 50 Years | Miami News

After 50 years, cold-case detectives finally solved the brutal 1973 murders of sisters Marguerite Jenkins and Mary Jenkins in the Florida Keys—thanks to groundbreaking DNA technology and genetic genealogy. The breakthrough came in 2023 when investigators matched evidence to David Allen Snyder, a man who lived in Key West during the time of the killings. Though Snyder died in 2008, his family’s DNA confirmed his connection to the crime. This long-awaited closure honors the victims and showcases the power of persistence and science in bringing justice to unsolved tragedies. 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/c03f5042feaff87a