Overview

• Two cold cases, one from Colorado in 1975 and another from Nevada in 1991, were solved using DNA technology.
• Thomas Martin Elliott, who died by suicide in 1991, was identified as the perpetrator in both cases.
• Advancements in DNA technology and genetic genealogy were crucial in solving these decades-old murders.
• Elliott's body was exhumed in October 2023 to confirm the DNA match, providing closure to the victims' families.
• The resolution of these cases highlights the enduring impact of forensic science advancements in solving cold cases.