NV - Paul Nuttall, 64, charged for 1980 murder of Sandra DiFelice - 11/1/22

[Bishop Black]

Man arrested in woman's 1980 Las Vegas murder after DNA match

The 64-year-old is currently being held without bail on murder, assault and burglary charges, Las Vegas police said this week.

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A man has been arrested in Las Vegas and charged in connection with a 42-year-old cold case murder, police announced this week.

Paul Nuttall, 64, was taken into custody on a number of charges last Thursday, including open murder with the use of a deadly weapon, sexual assault with a deadly weapon and burglary while in possession of a deadly weapon, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. He has been booked at the Clark County Detention Center, authorities said.

Nuttall was identified as a suspect in the murder of Sandra DiFelice, who was 25 years old at the time of her death in 1980, according to Las Vegas police. On the evening of Dec. 26 of that year, officers with the police department responded to a call reporting a dead body inside an east Las Vegas home. When they arrived, officers say they found the victim already deceased and evidence at the scene indicated that she had been sexually assaulted.

Two weeks ago, documents showed that a DNA sample taken from Nuttall at the end of last year matched a sample collected from DiFelice's fingernails after the murder, according to KLAS.

He is being held without bail ahead of his next court appearance on Wednesday, the station reported.

 

[shortiepaulsimon]

I am grateful for the rise of genealogy advancements - solving these big or small unsolved cases - it's truly amazing.

 

[dotr]

''Las Vegas Metropolitan Police released photos of Paul Nuttall over the years to help potential victims recollect what he may have looked like during an assault. (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police)''

Nov 20 2022 rbbm.

Las Vegas metro police searching for sexual assault victims of suspect nabbed in cold case

After announcing an arrest in a 1980 murder and sexual assault, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police are looking for more people who could have been victimized by 64-year-old Paul Nuttall.

www.foxnews.com

''A few weeks after announcing an arrest in a 42-year-old cold case, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police are looking for more people who could have been victimized by the suspect.

On Oct. 31, the agency announced Paul Nuttall, 64, was arrested for the murder of 25-year-old Sandra DiFelice on Dec. 26, 1980.

DiFelice was sexually assaulted before she was killed at her home.''

Anyone who may have been assaulted by Nuttall is asked to contact the LVMPD Homicide and Sex Crimes Bureau at 702-828-3421.

People who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or by submitting a tip online to Crime Stoppers of Nevada.''

 

[Snoopster]

''Las Vegas Metropolitan Police released photos of Paul Nuttall over the years to help potential victims recollect what he may have looked like during an assault. (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police)''
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Nov 20 2022 rbbm.

Las Vegas metro police searching for sexual assault victims of suspect nabbed in cold case

After announcing an arrest in a 1980 murder and sexual assault, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police are looking for more people who could have been victimized by 64-year-old Paul Nuttall.

www.foxnews.com

''A few weeks after announcing an arrest in a 42-year-old cold case, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police are looking for more people who could have been victimized by the suspect.

On Oct. 31, the agency announced Paul Nuttall, 64, was arrested for the murder of 25-year-old Sandra DiFelice on Dec. 26, 1980.

DiFelice was sexually assaulted before she was killed at her home.''

Anyone who may have been assaulted by Nuttall is asked to contact the LVMPD Homicide and Sex Crimes Bureau at 702-828-3421.

People who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or by submitting a tip online to Crime Stoppers of Nevada.''

From this article:

Fox News Digital reported earlier that the cold case was renewed in February 2021 when DiFelice's daughter, who was 3 years old at the time of the murder, called authorities for an update on her case.

It seems that this case wouldn't have been solved if the victim's daughter hadn't spoken up and given LE a nudge. And hopefully it will lead to other cases being solved.