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Arrest Made in 1999 Florida Cold Case Murder

DNA evidence leads to the arrest of Sherry Holtz's longtime boyfriend, bringing closure to a 25-year-old investigation.

  • 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.
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