The Footprint | Post Mortem
Summary
The article covers a cold case murder from 1993, where Jeanie Childs was stabbed to death. Nearly 30 years later, authorities used new DNA genealogy methods to identify and convict Jerry Westrom for the crime.Key Facts
- Jeanie Childs was murdered in 1993.
- The case remained unsolved for almost 30 years.
- Investigators used genetic genealogy, a method that analyzes DNA to find family connections.
- The DNA evidence helped identify Jerry Westrom as the killer.
- Westrom was a local businessman and father of three.
- Bloody footprints found at the crime scene were important evidence during the trial.
- The story was discussed on CBS News’s "The Footprint" and "48 Hours" shows.
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