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An 81-year-old German man has been sentenced to life for the 1994 murder and rape of American tourist Amy Lopez — a case that went cold for nearly 30 years. DNA technology provided the breakthrough, matching evidence from her clothing to the suspect, who was living in a retirement home and had a prior rape conviction. He lured her down a secluded path, pretending to help her find a hostel. The court called the crime “particularly grave,” ensuring a long sentence. Tips from a true crime show helped reignite the investigation, proving how modern forensics can deliver justice decades later.

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