Woman's murder in Colorado finally solved — after nearly half a century
Teree Becker, 20, was killed in 1975. It took 48 years for genetic genealogy to catch her killer.
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Teree Becker, 20, was killed in 1975. It took 48 years for genetic genealogy to catch her killer.
Westminster Police solved the 48-year-old cold case murder of Teree Becker, the department announced Wednesday. After five years of DNA analysis and genetic genealogy, the killer was determined to be Thomas Elliott.
KW grad Keree Becker was last seen on Dec. 4, 1975. Two days later, her body was found by a couple riding motorcycles in Westminster, CO.
Years of effort and genetic genealogy are credited for identifying Thomas Elliot as Teree Becker's killer.
KW grad Keree Becker was last seen on Dec. 4, 1975. Two days later, her body was found by a couple riding motorcycles in Westminster, CO.