Exhuming a Serial Rapist from National Cemetery | Albuquerque News

They’re digging up a grave in Santa Fe’s national cemetery to solve a 24-year-old rape case — and justice may finally be coming for the victims. Michael Robert Magirl, a decorated Marine turned serial predator with convictions for rape and burglary, was killed in 2002 by the woman he was trying to assault. Just weeks before his death, another woman was raped — her DNA kit, long ignored, now points squarely at him. With new DNA tech, prosecutors are pushing to exhume his remains for definitive proof, hoping to close an old wound and deliver closure to survivors. The DA’s office has convicted over 20 rapists in three years — and they won’t let a monster rest in honor. The VA hasn’t responded yet, but legal steps are moving forward as this cold case gets its final chance for truth. 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/beed217dd95a238b