An 83-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a cold case involving the murder of an elderly woman in Dallas, a crime that occurred more than 40 years ago. This breakthrough came after DNA evidence linked the suspect to the case.
On Monday, Dallas Police revealed that the man, identified as Willie Jones, was taken into custody earlier this month. Jones was initially arrested on January 16 for a parole violation related to a prior sexual assault conviction. During the investigation, DNA testing provided a critical link between Jones and the unsolved murder, leading to his involvement in the case.
While in custody, authorities collected a DNA sample from Willie Jones. According to police, this sample was subsequently analyzed, and the results confirmed that it matched DNA evidence from a murder that took place more than four decades ago. This crucial match has linked Jones to the long-unsolved case, marking a significant development in the investigation.
Police have stated that Willie Jones is now facing accusations in connection with the 1981 murder of Virginia White, an elderly woman whose body was discovered inside her home in Dallas. Authorities believe Jones is responsible for her death, and he has been linked to the crime through the recent DNA evidence.
At the time of the alleged murder, Willie Jones was 40 years old, while Virginia White, the victim, was 81 years old when she was found dead. These details were confirmed by police as part of their ongoing investigation into the case.
A spokesperson for the Dallas Police Department expressed to Fox News Digital that their detectives are committed to diligently working on solving cases and bringing closure to the families of homicide victims. They emphasized the department’s dedication to uncovering the truth and providing justice, no matter how much time has passed since the crime occurred.
Authorities have clarified that, to their knowledge, Willie Jones is not considered a suspect in any other ongoing homicide investigations. The police confirmed that their focus remains solely on the 1981 murder of Virginia White in Dallas.
Before his recent arrest, Willie Jones had been the subject of several active warrants issued by Dallas County. These warrants were related to various legal matters, and he had been sought by authorities for some time prior to his detention.
Officials have not yet disclosed any information regarding the motive behind Virginia White’s murder or provided further details about the circumstances surrounding her death. The investigation is still ongoing, and authorities have not revealed additional specifics at this time.
According to authorities, Willie Jones is currently facing charges of capital murder in connection with the death of Virginia White. He is being held at the Dallas County Jail as the legal process continues.
The court has not yet determined the bond amount for Willie Jones. As of now, the exact sum required for his release has not been established.
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