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Jun 30, 2026 1 min

Cold Case Solved with DNA Tech | Toledo News

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A Toledo woman, Shelby McCarthy-Smith, 33, just received a 12-to-16-year sentence for the 2018 cold case murder of 68-year-old Steve Ricks — a killing finally solved with modern DNA and genealogy tech. She entered an Alford plea to involuntary manslaughter and aggravated robbery, maintaining her innocence, while authorities say she took a car from the scene. The case reopened in 2024 after years of silence, and despite her arrest in Michigan, the full motive and connection between her and Ricks remain unclear. 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/9155314fb2844aab

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