DecadesLong Archives

Decades-Long Sentence for Man in Plea Deal Over 2023 Shooting Death of Young Mother

Omaha, Neb. — Trenelle Miller, one of the individuals implicated in the 2023 slaying of 19-year-old Dontayzhia Swift, was handed a lengthy prison sentence on Wednesday after a court hearing. Miller, who received a reduced charge through a plea agreement in December, will serve 54 to 100 years behind bars for second-degree murder, with eligibility for parole after 27 years. The tragic incident unfolded at the junction of 37th Street and Grand Avenue in October …

Decades-Long Friendship Ends in Tragedy: Man Charged with Murder

Los Angeles – A quarter-century friendship between two men ended in tragedy this week, as one is accused of murdering the other, according to local authorities. This startling incident has left a community grappling with the realities of interpersonal conflicts that escalate beyond control. Investigators say the two, who were friends for over 25 years, had a falling out which culminated in the fatal confrontation. The victim, identified only as a 45-year-old male, was found …

Decades-Long Quest for Justice Ends: Colorado Man Sentenced for 1985 Cold Case Murder After DNA Breakthrough

LONE TREE, Colo. — Nearly four decades after a grisly murder shocked a Colorado community, the family of the victim has finally seen the perpetrator brought to justice. In a dramatic closure to a long-standing cold case, advancements in DNA technology played a pivotal role in solving the mystery of who killed 51-year-old Roger Dean in his own home in 1985. On that fateful day, an intruder wearing a ski mask forced his way into …

Kris Jenner Opens Up About Decades-Long Grief for Friend Nicole Brown Simpson

Los Angeles, California – Kris Jenner, reality star and mother to the famous Kardashian-Jenner clan, recently opened up about her enduring grief over the loss of her friend, Nicole Brown Simpson. During a poignant moment in the third episode of a four-part Lifetime documentary series, Jenner shared her emotional journey of coping with the tragic death of Brown three decades ago. Reflecting on the profound impact of the loss, Jenner tearfully expressed, “You never get …

Decades-Long Mystery Solved: DNA Evidence Leads to Closure for Family of California Murder Victim

Ventura, California – After 33 years, a family has found closure for their loved one, Danielle Clause, who was tragically found dead in the city. The victim, 42 years old at the time, was discovered near downtown Ventura with multiple blunt force injuries. She was last seen on July 15, 1991, talking to a male in a white pickup truck with pinstripes. The case had gone cold for over 25 years, until officer Tyler Buck …

Long Island Serial Killer Suspect Arrested After Decades-Long Investigation: Everything We Know

GILGO BEACH, NEW YORK – The Long Island Serial Killer is believed to have committed a series of 11 murders between 1996 and 2010, with most of the victims being sex workers. The case came to light in 2010 with the discovery of the remains of the victims along the beaches of Long Island. The disappearances of the victims, including 23-year-old Shannan Gilbert, led to the investigation that unearthed the series of murders, known as …