GUILTY IN - April Tinsley, 8, Fort Wayne, 1 April 1988 *Arrest*

[morf13]

While we wait for the Paula Zahn episode, I'd be curious to hear others' thoughts and theories on April's case.

My theory is that is going to be solved using the DNA genealogy database as we have seen several times lately in various cases

 

[Suglo]

Hopefully they are running the perp’s DNA through GEDMatch. His (and every other rapist/killer) days are numbered.

 

[morf13]

Hopefully they are running the perp’s DNA through GEDMatch. His (and every other rapist/killer) days are numbered.

That's the hope. There is a lot of work still to do AFTER it goes thru GEDMATCH, lots of genealogy research, family tree mapping, then they have to arrow down to a suspect, verify he's the right one, then directly collect his DNA to verify it's a match. But still, it's awesome to know that in a matter of weeks, or months, this case could be solved when it has gone unsolved for so long. Just imagine when April's monsterous rapist & killer is exposed! He thinks he's gotten away with it, now he will be unmasked!

 

[Sam I Am]

That's the hope. There is a lot of work still to do AFTER it goes thru GEDMATCH, lots of genealogy research, family tree mapping, then they have to arrow down to a suspect, verify he's the right one, then directly collect his DNA to verify it's a match. But still, it's awesome to know that in a matter of weeks, or months, this case could be solved when it has gone unsolved for so long. Just imagine when April's monsterous rapist & killer is exposed! He thinks he's gotten away with it, now he will be unmasked!

What a wonderful day that will be! I hope and pray this monster is caught soon and punished! I suspect he is hiding in plain sight, and those who know him will be shocked that he has committed this atrocity.

 

[Suglo]

That's the hope. There is a lot of work still to do AFTER it goes thru GEDMATCH, lots of genealogy research, family tree mapping, then they have to arrow down to a suspect, verify he's the right one, then directly collect his DNA to verify it's a match. But still, it's awesome to know that in a matter of weeks, or months, this case could be solved when it has gone unsolved for so long. Just imagine when April's monsterous rapist & killer is exposed! He thinks he's gotten away with it, now he will be unmasked!

Exactly! I’m sure you’ve already seen this but here’s another one who just got caught via this method. Tick tock. It’s just a matter of time for April’s killer and many others.

Raymond ‘DJ Freez’ Rowe arrested for 1992 murder of schoolteacher Christy Mirack

 

[morf13]

Exactly! I’m sure you’ve already seen this but here’s another one who just got caught via this method. Tick tock. It’s just a matter of time for April’s killer and many others.

Raymond ‘DJ Freez’ Rowe arrested for 1992 murder of schoolteacher Christy Mirack

Yes,I was very happy to see Christy's case solved, I am friends with her Brother Vince, very happy for his family!

 

[morf13]

In my opinion, it's a matter of DAYS, WEEKS, or MONTHS before April's case is solved!

 

[Suglo]

Yes,I was very happy to see Christy's case solved, I am friends with her Brother Vince, very happy for his family!

Wow this is quite the year for you and your friends. April will be next

 

[morf13]

Wow this is quite the year for you and your friends. April will be next

I hope so. April's case, and Rachael Runyan's are the 2 crimes against children, that have left me afraid to this day to take my eyes off my kids for even a minute

 

[morf13]

Official announcement:

Paula Zahn. “On the Case with Paula Zahn” returns to Investigation Discovery July 15 for its 17th season.

“The season premiere of ‘On the Case’ follows the disappearance of 8-year-old April Tinsley in Fort Wayne, Indiana,” the network says in today’s announcement

 

[thesensitivechild]

Of course I’m sure this has been discussed- I’m only just starting to read about this case but I automatically get worried because I think of Delphi. With the little I read sounds like a totally different kind of case, perp, victim still it pops into my head.

 

[morf13]

Of course I’m sure this has been discussed- I’m only just starting to read about this case but I automatically get worried because I think of Delphi. With the little I read sounds like a totally different kind of case, perp, victim still it pops into my head.

Well said. But April's killer reached out and taunted police. The Delphi killer tucked his tail between his legs and hid. Hopefully the results are the same in both cases, DNA Don't lie!

 

[Sam I Am]

Well said. But April's killer reached out and taunted police. The Delphi killer tucked his tail between his legs and hid. Hopefully the results are the same in both cases, DNA Don't lie!

This is true, however, April's killer didn't begin the taunting until two years had passed (the barn). It was another 14 years before the notes started appearing.

 

[Sam I Am]

DVR reminder. This Sunday, 7/15/18, On the Case with Paula Zahn will profile April's case at 10pm on the ID channel.

 

[Fascist_Flounder]

59 years old. He at least matches the age description of the perp in Delphi. So glad to see justice for April today.

Police make arrest in notorious April Tinsley homicide cold case

 

[Wondergirl]

ARREST MADE!!!

Suspect arrested, charged with murder of April Tinsley

 

[AmyPond]

Has anyone found a picture of him or anymore info on him?

So happy to see there was an arrest!

 

[Wondergirl]

Genealogy database linked DNA collected from the 2004 condoms discovered and linked to Tinsley's 1988 murder. Narrowed it down to 2 surviving brothers - J P M and John D. Miller the lone occupant of 13722 Main St. Lot # 4 Grabill, IN

Read here:

Suspect arrested, charged with murder of April Tinsley

 

[Wondergirl]

Has anyone found a picture of him or anymore info on him?

So happy to see there was an arrest!

Working on it.

 

[spikeelvis]

I wonder if he was the one leaving the taunting notes?