California Man Arrested for Allegedly Dragging Elderly Woman Into Alley and Killing Her 40 Years Ago: Police

Law enforcement officials in California announced a man was located and arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of attacking and killing an elderly woman 40 years ago.

In 1984, investigators found the body of 69-year-old Madeline Garcia in Roseville, according to the Roseville Police Department.

Evidence at the scene suggested that Garcia had been “attacked and dragged into an alley,” where police say she was killed.

Detectives exhausted all leads and despite all their efforts, they were unable to identify a suspect at the time.

According to the Placer County District Attorney’s Office, many of the officers and detectives who initially worked the case have since retired, however the investigation did continue.

Officials said that new samples had been submitted for further testing.

Prosecutors said “advancements in forensic techniques, coupled with investigative tenacity and teamwork” led to the identification and arrest of 59-year-old Richard Moore in Los Angeles on June 27.

Moore was reportedly living there at the time and was booked into custody before he was transported to Placer County.

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On July 8, Moore had his arraignment on a charge of murder with special allegations relating to kidnapping and rape, authorities said.

He pleaded not guilty and is expected back in court on July 22.