Overview

• Sherry Holtz was found dead in Sanford, Florida, in December 1999, with signs of a brutal attack.
• Advancements in DNA testing helped identify Gary Durrance, Holtz's boyfriend at the time, as the suspect.
• Durrance was arrested and charged with second-degree homicide after DNA linked him to the crime scene.
• Witnesses and preserved evidence played a crucial role in reopening the case in 2023.
• Authorities hope the arrest provides some peace to Holtz's family after decades of uncertainty.