Overview

• Karen Gevorkov, 34, was fatally attacked on Boynton Avenue in July 1997, with investigators pursuing leads for decades.
• Advanced DNA testing in 2024 matched Victor Lamont Ferguson's DNA to evidence found on the victim's clothing, providing conclusive proof of his involvement.
• Ferguson, a Kansas resident and former person of interest in the case, died in 2022 at the age of 47, precluding any legal accountability.
• The San Jose Police Department officially closed the case on April 14, 2025, marking a major milestone in the investigation.
• Law enforcement highlighted the role of cutting-edge forensic technology in solving cold cases and providing closure for victims' families.