1996 Montana Teen Murder Solved Through DNA, Suspect Dies After Questioning
Paul Hutchinson identified as the perpetrator in the decades-old case of Danielle Houchins, ending years of uncertainty.
Overview
- Danielle Houchins was raped and murdered in 1996, with her body found in a Montana river.
- DNA and genetic genealogy identified Paul Hutchinson as the suspect nearly 30 years later.
- Hutchinson exhibited extreme nervousness during questioning and died by suicide the next day.
- Hutchinson had no prior criminal history and was a married father of two.
- Authorities continue to investigate Hutchinson's past for potential links to other crimes.