Summary
The decades-old murder case of 16-year-old Theresa Fusco has seen a new development. Richard Bilodeau, 63, has been charged with her murder after DNA from a discarded straw matched evidence from the crime scene. Bilodeau has pleaded not guilty and is scheduled to appear in court in November 2023.
Key Facts
- Theresa Fusco disappeared in November 1984 and was later found dead.
- Three men were wrongfully convicted of her murder in 1986 and served nearly 20 years before being exonerated by DNA evidence.
- DNA from a straw led to the indictment of Richard Bilodeau.
- Bilodeau was living near the crime scene at the time of Fusco's murder.
- Bilodeau has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder.
- Police arrested Bilodeau on October 14, 2023.
- If convicted, Bilodeau could face 25 years to life in prison.
- Bilodeau's next court date is November 21, 2023.
