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John Apelgren, 79, is accused of killing 22-year-old sex worker Eileen Cotter in Islington, north London. She was found strangled in front of a block of garages on June 1, 1974.
The court was told that John Apelgren is a 'one in a billion' DNA match to evidence found on the body of Eileen Cotter (pictured), 22, who died in London 50 years ago.
John Apelgren due to appear at the Old Bailey
John Apelgren from Sydenham, South East London has been charged with the murder of Eileen Cotter, 22, who was found dead in Islington, north London on the afternoon of June 1, 1974.
Eileen Cotter, 22, was found dead behind Hamilton Park in Islington nearly 50 years ago.