1980s

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John Carey Convicted in 1986 Killing of Salem State Student Claire Gravel

DNA found on the black tank top used to strangle her was cited as the key evidence that revived the cold case.

Cocaine Bear True Story Returns to Spotlight as Channel 4 Screens Film Tonight

Newly Released Files Show U2 Ticket Cut Embarrassed Irish Diplomats in 1987

Chayanne Mourns Tony Ocasio, Los Chicos Singer, Dead at 58

Candy Montgomery Case Draws New Interest as Love and Death Arrives on Netflix

Police Renew Appeal in 1983 Disappearance of Michael Bell, Citing Evidence He Reached Mainland Scotland

New Testimony in Orlandi–Gregori Inquiry Revives International Lead, Flags Missing Police Record

Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland Sue Sting in High Court Over Alleged Unpaid Royalties

Brother of Diego Fernández Lima Gains Legal Standing in Coghlan Cold Case

Familial DNA Search and £60,000 Reward Revive Hunt for 1983 ‘Cheesewire’ Killer

Bob Geldof Rebuts ‘White Saviour’ Criticism Ahead of Live Aid at 40 Specials

72-Year-Old Man Indicted in 1983 Oregon Cold Case After DNA Confirms Victim’s Identity

Taylor Jenkins Reid Releases 'Atmosphere' Exploring Queer Joy in 1980s NASA Shuttle Program

HBO’s “The Mortician” Premieres with David Sconce’s First Post-Parole Interview

BBC Documentary Reveals Bruce Springsteen's $20,000 Aid to Striking Miners

1983 Bochum Murder Revived on 'Aktenzeichen XY' with Fresh Public Appeal

Key Evidence in 1988 Julie Ward Murder Case Uncovered After Nine Years

Christie Brinkley Reflects on Love, Loss, and Media Scrutiny in New Memoir

Helen Fielding Reveals Routine Harassment at BBC in the 1980s

Yogtze Case Officially Closed After 40 Years as Single-Vehicle Accident