The 32-year-old case was resolved using DNA collected in 1984

On June 9, 1984, at 5.30 am, the body of Melanie Road, 17, was discovered in a pool of blood in St Stephen’s Court in Bath, Somerset. She had sustained 26 stab wounds. Police initially collected DNA samples. Swabs were taken from 71 blood spots on the scene, Melanie’s clothing, and her body by Avon … Continue reading The 32-year-old case was resolved using DNA collected in 1984