Missouri Man Charged in 1966 Cold Case Murder Based on New DNA Evidence

James Barbier, 79, faces charges for the brutal 1966 murder of 18-year-old Karen Snider in Illinois, reopening a nearly six-decade-old case.

Police arrested Barbier at his Missouri home after DNA from the crime scene matched his profile.
The murder, which occurred in Calumet City, involved Snider being stabbed 125 times.
Barbier, who was a suspect shortly after the murder, was not charged in 1966 due to lack of evidence.
Despite his arrest, Barbier was released on conditions due to his age and health, with a court hearing scheduled for May 21.
The case was reopened in December 2022, leading to a breakthrough with modern forensic technology.