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Man arrested in 1994 cold case murder of 85-year-old neighbor who was found dead outside her home
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Akim Powell , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The victim was an 85-year-old woman found deceased outside her home.
A cold case from 1994 has been resolved with the arrest of a 66-year-old man. The suspect was taken into custody at his residence. He is accused of murdering an elderly woman who lived nearby.
The victim was an 85-year-old woman found deceased outside her home. Initially, her death was thought to be due to natural causes or an accident, but further examination revealed it was a homicide. Further details about the case are available from the source, including an interview with the victim's daughter and information about the investigation.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 9, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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