Lincoln County 1984 homicide case solved by DNA evidence nearly 4 decades later
Forensic genetic geneaology identified the victim as Jack Langeneckert
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}After nearly four decades, a cold case killing in eastern Missouri has been solved, thanks to DNA evidence.
Authorities in Lincoln County announced Wednesday that a DNA match identified the victim as Jack Langeneckert, 50, a real estate agent from the St. Louis County town of Florissant.
Langeneckert was reported missing in 1982. The body was found dressed in a pinstripe suit and tie in 1984. The victim had been shot in the back of the head.
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DNA evidence solved a 1984 cold case murder in Lincoln County after nearly four decades.
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Officials with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office said during a news conference Wednesday that forensic genetic geneaology led to the identity of the victim. The technology identifies DNA through comparision to genetic profiles in genealogy databases.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Capt. David Hill said detectives are working to determine who killed Langeneckert, whose body was found on a farm on June 11, 1984.