Bso Cold Case Homicide Unit: Dna Solves 1975 Murders Of Two Teenage Girls

by | May 22, 2025 · 12:30 pm | Broward County | 0 comments

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The media note for May 22nd with a date format of 25/05/2023 (23/08/2023). Click the play button to watch the video. If you prefer a version without captions and music. Want to see the original episode, on this cold case investigation. Access it by clicking the links provided.After to five decades have passed by since the tragic deaths of Darlene Zetterower and Barbara Schreiber when they were just 14 years old at the time of their passing. The Broward Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Homicide Unit finally claims to have cracked the case wide open now! Thanks to the improvements in DNA testing techniques and fresh details provided by witnesses alongside police investigation efforts led by BSO Detective Andrew Gianino and his dedicated team from BSO’s Crime Lab. It was revealed that two individuals named Robert Clark Keebler and Lawrence Stein were responsible for the girls untimely demise on a summer day back, in 1975 right after they finished their eighth grade studies. During the day of the events when the girls went missing after getting into a van with two men in Hollywood and disappeared without a trace.The day their remains were found at the outskirts of the Everglades by investigators.DNA analysis confirmed Keebler and Steins presence through samples collected from the girls clothes.Despite both men being deceased and unable to face trial, for their actions Detective Gianino mentioned that the case has been officially marked as resolved with clearance status. “The Broward State Attorneys Office received the case for prosecution under the assumption that the defendants were still alive even though they had passed away years ago ” Detective Gianino clarified about the situation at hand.”Despite their demise ago. A factor that led to the case being exceptionally cleared. It was concluded by the prosecuting attorney that had they been alive today they would have faced criminal charges, for these homicides ” Detective Gianino elaborated further. Detective Gianino is hopeful that over time as the identities of those for the deaths of their loved ones are revealed it will offer some solace to the families affected by this tragedy.” Keebler and Stein led lives filled with violence ” Gianino remarked.” I’m not certain if its a form of justice per se. It does provide some closure for the grieving families.” Back, in 2019,Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) established a Cold Case Unit to focus on investigating unresolved cases of homicide and sexual offenses. Several of these instances go back in time; for instance this one here has been around for decades now! Sheriff Dr Gregory Tony from Broward has placed a priority on delving into such cases with great dedication and interest in his heart! “Big props to the folks at the BSO Cold Case Homicide and Crime Lab teams who’ve gone above and, beyond to ensure that Barbaras and Darlenes tragic deaths don’t simply fade away into obscurity but receive the justice they deserve ” remarked Sheriff Dr Tony warmly. Unfortunately these two individuals won’t face trial in a setting but this result should offer some comfort to the community knowing that BSO is dedicated to seeking justice regardless of the time it takes. Kimberly Schreiber, Barbaras sister expresses gratitude for everyone involved in unraveling the mystery, behind her sisters and her sisters friends murder. She wishes her late parents and brother could have been informed about these developments. “They would feel joy knowing that someone persevered ” remarked Schreiber with a sense of gratitude, towards the teams determination and Detective Andrews unwavering commitment.” The investigative team comprised of Homicide Detective A.Gianino and BSO CID Homicide Sergeant P.Reynolds.”

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