1. Cold case murder solved in Ventura
2. Police announce breakthrough in decades-old cold case murder in Ventura.
Accident – Death – Obituary News : A shocking murder that took place over three decades ago in Ventura County has finally been solved, according to detectives. In July 1991, Danielle Clause, a 42-year-old woman, was sexually assaulted and murdered. Her body was discovered on a hillside near Tioga Drive, in the hills northeast of Ventura City Hall.
Detectives spent years working on the case without success, eventually placing it in the cold case file. However, in 2021, investigators decided to retest some of the crime scene evidence for DNA. This led them to identify a suspect named Larry Welch, who passed away in 1999. Interestingly, there was no known connection between the victim and the suspect.
Officials from the Ventura Police Department expressed relief at being able to finally close the books on the 1991 murder. They mentioned that they still have more than two dozen other cold cases to work on, including unsolved murders and unidentified bodies.
The re-opening of this cold case serves as a reminder of the importance of perseverance and advancements in forensic technology. The closure brought about by the identification of the suspect offers some solace to the family and friends of Danielle Clause, as well as closure to the community at large.
Moving forward, the Ventura Police Department remains committed to solving cold cases and bringing justice to victims and their families. Their dedication to pursuing leads and utilizing modern investigative techniques underscores their commitment to upholding the law and seeking justice for all..
1. Police solved cold case murder Ventura
2. Cold case murder Ventura solved police.
