Indiana police say cutting-edge genealogy and DNA techniques helped solve an infamous, 30-year-old cold case. Police arrested John D. Miller on Sunday and say he confessed to raping and strangling 8-year-old April Tinsley in 1988. When they showed up unannounced at Miller's home Sunday, detectives say the 59-year-old already knew why: April Tinsley. The 8-year-old vanished in April 1988 walking to a neighbor's house. Her body was found dumped in a ditch three days later; she had been raped and strangled, reports CBS News' Don Dahler. "If it wouldn't have been for DNA, I don't think we wouldn't have gotten as far as we have," April's aunt, Teresa Tinsley, said. The suspect left his DNA on April's body and on threatening notes he used to taunt police 16 years later. Genetic genealogist CeCe Moore, who appeared in the PBS show "Finding Your Roots," helped identify Miller as Tinsley's likely killer. "It's exactly the same techniques that you would use for an … [Read more...] about How a genealogist helped police crack an infamous 30-year-old cold case
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Gardaí appeal for assistance in finding 30-year-old missing in Tallaght
Gardaí in Tallaght are appealing for the public's help in tracing the whereabouts of 30-year-old John Rodgers.John was last seen early this morning in the Tallaght area. He is described as being approximately 6-foot-tall and of stocky build. When last seen he was wearing a black t-shirt and black shorts. He is believed to be travelling in a 09 C registered blue VW Passat saloon.Anyone who has seen John or who can assist in locating him is asked to contact Tallaght garda station on 01 6666000 or any garda station.Digital Desk … [Read more...] about Gardaí appeal for assistance in finding 30-year-old missing in Tallaght
Government abandons plan to make hiring under 30-year-olds on fixed terms easier
The decision was welcomed particularly by opposition parties and trade unions. “A triumph of reason,” tweeted Antti Rinne, the chairperson of the Social Democrats. “This is excellent news for the young people, youth organisations and all others who campaigned for abandoning this proposal. Young people must have equal right to a fair working life, and studies have shown that making hiring on fixed-term contracts easier does not increase youth employment,” Li Andersson, the chairperson of the Left Alliance, wrote on Facebook. The Finnish government was intent on allowing businesses to hire under 30-year-old job seekers who have been unemployed for at least three months on fixed-term contracts without having to provide justification for the fixed term. The measure was marketed as a means to support the ability of young people to enter the working life. “I doubt anyone is opposed to that,” said Lindström. Some critics estimated that the … [Read more...] about Government abandons plan to make hiring under 30-year-olds on fixed terms easier
Govt buries controversial reform to ease hiring under-30-year-olds for gig work
Government plans to withdraw legal reforms aimed at reducing youth unemployment by making it easier for firms to hire under-30-year-old jobseekers to fill temporary positions.The reform targetted under-30-year-old people who had been unemployed for fewer than three months, and proposed that they should be hired for fixed-term jobs without any other special grounds.However in a statement released on Thursday, the government said that it would terminate the planned changes.“It would have been possible to create a model that complied with constitutional and international obligations, but it would have been heavy on bureaucracy and its impact would have been weak,” the statement declared.Labour Minister Jari Lindström also commented on the move in his blog.“Some people will probably be happy that this reform will no longer move forward, but I am not. The purpose of the measure was to help unemployed young people get a foothold in the workplace and no one would likely … [Read more...] about Govt buries controversial reform to ease hiring under-30-year-olds for gig work
Man, 21, arrested after 30-year-old dies and police launch murder probe
A murder investigation has been launched after the death of a 30-year-old man in North Belfast. Police were called to Parkmount Street off the York Road on Thursday night but no other details of the tragic incident have been released. A 21-year-old man has been arrested, Belfast Live reports. Police tape sealing of the scene of the incident was still in place this morning. Detectives are appealing for anyone with information to get in touch. A spokesman posted on Twitter: "Detectives from PSNI's Serious Crime Branch have launched a murder investigation following the death of a 30 year old male in Parkmount Street, North Belfast last night. "A 21-year-old male has been arrested. "Detectives are appealing for witnesses to contact them on 101." … [Read more...] about Man, 21, arrested after 30-year-old dies and police launch murder probe