Body of Woman Strangled in 1985 Identified as Lori Ann Mealer Pennell

In a significant breakthrough, the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department announced on Tuesday that they have identified the body of a woman who was strangled to death in Olive Branch in 1985.

The victim has been identified as Lori Ann Mealer Pennell, according to officials.

The tragic incident took place on January 24, 1985, when the lifeless body of a woman was discovered on Highway 78 in Olive Branch, Mississippi. It was determined that she had been strangled to death.

Fast forward to March 1, a breakthrough in the case occurred when Crime Scene Technician Amber Edlin received a crucial lead. Othram, a renowned corporation specializing in testing forensic DNA in cold cases, provided a 1,000% confirmation of the victim’s identity as Lori Ann Mealer Pennell.

Reports indicate that Pennell has one surviving relative, a brother residing in California, who has been informed of the tragic news.

Deputies have vowed to continue their investigation until the perpetrators responsible for Pennell’s death are brought to justice. In a statement, they expressed, “We believe that justice has no time restrictions. Therefore we will relentlessly work towards locating the perpetrators so that they can be held accountable for their actions.”

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The identification of Lori Ann Mealer Pennell marks a significant step forward in the decades-old case, bringing hope for closure and justice for her and her loved ones.