“The national exposure this week generated approximately 50- plus or -minus new tips. All are similar to tips received locally during early stages of the investigation,” Johnson said.
The police have received between 1,100 and 1,200 leads at this point, he said.
“We do still have several leads that we are working, some are new,” Johnson said. “I prefer not to disclose those or characterize them in any specific way.”
Investigators are still waiting on DNA testing of a woman's shirt Bevers' father-in-law, Randy Bevers, dropped off at a Midlothian drycleaners in the week following her death. The white button-down shirt appeared to have bloodstains on it.
“We have not received test result on the bloody shirt,” Johnson said. “We have been informed by the lab that testing will begin in early June.”