Issue 88, March 7, 2024

Hit-and-Run Crash Leaves Young Woman Fighting for Her Life, Man Sentenced to 9-15 Years for Manslaughter of 2-year-old Son in Car Crash

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What breakthrough technology has revolutionized cold case investigations by using DNA and genealogy databases to identify suspects in previously unsolved crimes?
Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

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What’s Happening Now

Hit-and-Run Crash Leaves Young Woman Fighting for Her Life

Camryn Herriage, a recent college graduate from Dallas, is in the ICU and on a ventilator following a hit-and-run crash that left her friend dead.

Her sister, Casie Campanello, has been by her side since the accident.

Carmen Guerrero was arrested in connection with the crash, facing 12 charges including manslaughter and aggravated assault.

The crash changed their lives, according to Campanello, who mentioned how the surgeon was surprised by Herriage's survival.

Dallas police reported that Guerrero crashed her truck into the victims' vehicle, resulting in injuries to Herriage and her friends.

Guerrero fled the scene but was later apprehended.

Vermont Man Sentenced to 9-15 Years for Manslaughter in Death of 2-year-old Son in Car Crash

A Vermont man pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of his 2-year-old son after a car crash.

Darel Galorenzo was sentenced to nine to 15 years in prison for the manslaughter charge.

Prosecutors sought 12 to 15 years, while the defense requested four years.

The incident occurred in April 2023 in Massachusetts, where the child drowned in a fast-moving stream.

Galorenzo, intoxicated at the time, lost his grip on the child while fleeing the scene.

DA Shugrue expressed sympathy for the mother's devastating loss, calling it one of the most tragic cases he has seen in his career.

🚙 Safety Tip of the Day: Stuck Without Gas

If you find yourself running out of gas in a remote area or the middle of a highway/freeway, prioritize safety by pulling over to the side of the road as far as possible. Turn on your hazard lights and use reflective markers or flares to increase visibility to other drivers. Call for roadside assistance or emergency services and avoid leaving your vehicle unless absolutely necessary.

Cold Case Highlights

Arrest Made in Cold Case Murders Linked by DNA Evidence

Fairfax County, VA deputies arrested Elroy Neal Harrison, 65, of Stafford in connection with the 1986 murder of Jacqueline Lard.

Harrison is also suspected in the 1989 murder of Amy Baker.

Baker's body was found near the I-95 exit ramp in Springfield after her car ran out of gas.

Fairfax County Police used DNA evidence to link Harrison to both cases, with advanced genetic genealogy techniques identifying him as a suspect.

Updates on both cases are expected as the investigations continue.

Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the Major Crimes Bureau or Crime Solvers anonymously.

Joining Neighbors by Ring and visiting Fairfax County Police Department's website for cold case updates is recommended.

Former Pasco Police Officer Sentenced for 1986 Murder of Ruby Doss in Spokane

A former Pasco Police Officer was sentenced for the 1986 murder of Ruby Doss in Spokane.

The case remained unsolved for decades until DNA evidence linked Richard Aguirre to the crime in 2015.

Aguirre, who was living in Spokane at the time of the murder, was finally convicted of first-degree murder in December 2023.

He was sentenced to 25 years in prison.

Ruby Doss' daughters spoke in court about their loss, bringing closure to their family and the community.

The case marks the end of a long investigation by Spokane Police and prosecutors seeking justice for Ruby Doss.

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Genetic Genealogy

This breakthrough technology combines DNA analysis with traditional genealogical methods to identify individuals through their family trees and has been instrumental in solving numerous cold cases by providing investigative leads and identifying previously unknown suspects.