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Tech CEO Arrested over 1992 Silicon Valley Cold Case Murder

The CEO of software company ReadyTech, John Woodward, has been arrested in connection with the 1992 murder of computer engineer Laurie Houts in Mountain View, California, the heart of Silicon Valley. Woodward has faced trial twice in the murder, with both trials ending in hung juries. Authorities believe that new DNA techniques have finally provided the evidence needed to prove their case.

murder victim Laurie Houts

California Police Credit Podcast with Helping Solve 25-Year-Old Cold Case

A podcast focusing on the 1996 disappearance of college freshman Kristin Smart has helped California police make arrests in the 25-year-old cold case. Law enforcement officials credit the Your Own Backyard podcast with bringing “valuable” evidence forward that led to murder charges against the long-time suspect in Smart’s disappearance.

Kristin Smart