Snohomish County cold case unit, genetic genealogy ID suspect in 1990 teen murder
More than 31 years later, Snohomish County Sheriff’s cold case unit says they have finally been able to identify a suspect in Koski’s murder.
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More than 31 years later, Snohomish County Sheriff’s cold case unit says they have finally been able to identify a suspect in Koski’s murder.
A suspect in the killing of 17-year-old Michelle Koski in 1990 has been identified through the use of forensic genealogy, according to the sheriff's office.
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