They tried the genetic genealogy route, it gave them a possible and turns out correct surname (Ewing) but didnt lead to the subject, Nevada finally implemented its provision to retroactively collect DNA from inmates incarcerated prior to the DNA collection upon arrest/convcition and that resulted in his DNA being entered into CODIS and the match.
GUILTY CO - Bruce, 27, Debra, 26, & Melissa Bennett, 7, murdered, Aurora, 16 Jan 1984 *inmate arrest 2019*
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It took until July 2018 for Nevada to upload this monster's DNA into a database? I have so many questions. He's been in their custody for over 30 years. He should have been ID'ed through DNA years ago! I'm so glad he has finally been ID'ed, but this is pretty pathetic on Nevada's part.
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I guess the good news is, he was caught almost immediately after leaving CO for Nevada so at least he's not been able to destroy any one else's life all this time.
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"According to an arrest affidavit made public on Friday, Ewing said he didn’t recognize Smith when he was shown her photo by a Lakewood detective last month... He also said “there’s got to be a mistake” when he was told his DNA was found at the scene of the Lakewood homicide, the affidavit said."
Nevada inmate wanted for murder after DNA ties him to brutal 1984 Colorado cold cases
Nevada inmate wanted for murder after DNA ties him to brutal 1984 Colorado cold cases
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So obviously genetic genealogy didn't play a role in the solving of this case.
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2002CR1623 People of the State of Colorado v. Alex Ewing
Ewing 2002 Affidavit Redacted
Ewing DA Motion 1 with Affidavit
Ewing DA Motion 2 with Complaint and Information
Ewing DA Motion 3 to Unseal 2002 Warrant
Colorado Judicial Branch
Ewing 2002 Affidavit Redacted
Ewing DA Motion 1 with Affidavit
Ewing DA Motion 2 with Complaint and Information
Ewing DA Motion 3 to Unseal 2002 Warrant
Colorado Judicial Branch
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Quoting myself to say I'm quite stunned. All this time I thought both mother and deceased 7yr old were both sexually assaulted but according to the 2002 redacted affidavit, the mother was not sexually assaulted at all, but BOTH little girls were.
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How well did the DNA shapshoot do on this?!
Someone correct me if I'm wrong but it looks like they have his criminal history mixed up regarding the AZ and NV crimes.
Here's what I think it should read,
(1979) burglary, Florida
(1979) burglary, California
(1979) grand theft and burglary, Arizona
(1980) burglary, California
(1981) FOJ, California
(1982) criminal trespass and burglary, California
(1984) attempt first degree murder, Arizona
(1984) escape, Nevada
(1984) attempt first degree murder x2, Nevada
Here's what I think it should read,
(1979) burglary, Florida
(1979) burglary, California
(1979) grand theft and burglary, Arizona
(1980) burglary, California
(1981) FOJ, California
(1982) criminal trespass and burglary, California
(1984) attempt first degree murder, Arizona
(1984) escape, Nevada
(1984) attempt first degree murder x2, Nevada
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Was this a GED hit??
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Nope. It was a match in CODIS. Basically Nevada recently started uploading prisoner DNA into CODIS which ideally should have been done a long time ago. And it matched in the system.
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That's nightmare fuel. Thanks again to Aurora PD and Arapaho County for pursuing this. Hate to think this guy could have eventually been paroled. He's a monster.
NEW: Police release photos from the 1980s of Alex Christopher Ewing, suspect in 1984 hammer killings of Patricia Louise Smith and Bruce, Debra and Melissa Bennett. #9WantsToKnow #9NEWS
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This man truly is one of the most evil, frightening people I've ever read about.
Nevada inmate’s DNA links him to Colorado killings, authorities say
Evidence pics and 911 calls in the Henderson ax handle attack
Nevada inmate’s DNA links him to Colorado killings, authorities say
Evidence pics and 911 calls in the Henderson ax handle attack