For decades, Dana’s killer remained a ghost. Until now.
With a new weapon in their arsenal—cutting-edge forensic genealogy—investigators uncover a truth that had been buried in plain sight. In just 19 days, they identified a man who was never on law enforcement’s radar. A man who lived just miles from the crime scene. A man who walked free while innocent lives were destroyed.

Steve Kramer who is responsible for assembling and leading the team of investigators that solved the notorious Golden State Killer case. He finished his career at the FBI as the cofounder of the FBI’s forensic genetic genealogy team.

Former FBI Special Agent of 19 years, Steve Busch. He is the co-founder of the FBI’s forensic genetic genealogy team, and architect of the FBI’s National FGG program.

A mugshot of Albert Lauro Jr back in 1987 when he was arrested for shoplifting.

Albert Lauro Jr. Was Known to Fish Near Where Dana Was Found. Courtesy of: Albert Lauro’s Facebook Page.

A more recent image of Albert Lauro Jr.