New York police have arrested the ex-boyfriend of a woman murdered in the state over 20 years ago. NBC’s Steven Romo explains why that man maintains his innocence as investigators claim he had a strong motive for killing her.
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#ColdCase #Crime #NYPD
this seems sus
Got you b!tch !!
Something smells fishy.
The real killer is probably a white guy.
why did it take that long?
Maybe you should get a job as an investigator to find out
@Owen G her Dad was and failed for 20 years
I would not doubt if he is a “perp of convenience” but only he and the victim can say for sure.
I believe him im black and i would love to get him a good layer i have seen many black men go to prison and didn’t do it and get out after many years im sure the truth will come out stay strong my brother i say your innocent untill proven guilty
@Marcus Stringfield trust me my man, most Black men in prison are guilty as sin. There are *some* innocents of course but they are really the exception rather than the rule. By the way do you listen to drill?
@New Moon they had dna testing available back when it happened as well. and blacks do get crimes pinned on them ALL the time. this one def seems off, cup cake.
You white 🙄
@New Moon That’s what they are saying, but don’t mean its true. Plus, that DNA would have been there 20 some years ago, so why didn’t they present it then? This was a detectives daughter, so we all know they would have held nothing back trying to find the killer.
Also, you are a racist!!!
Marcus get him lawyers like OJ had
That should work
Hmm, I don’t know man. If they were doing it of corse there’s DNA. Why did it take this long? I don’t know man.
advancements in DNA technology…
How did they overlook a recent boyfriend days after she broke up with him for 20 years? Sure, DNA apparently has made it irrefutable, but was there no prior suspicion?
But he violated probation. So… how?
How did it take 20 years to check his DNA? And her father is a detective?!?!
Just some thoughts. I am sure he was a suspect before, but they probably didn’t feel they had enough evidence. It was also reported that she visited a bank before she went missing, which means robbery could also have been a motive, greatly increasing the pool of possible suspects.
And it’s not necessarily his DNA that they only recently got, although possible.
It’s also possible that they just found some new DNA on the original evidence that they were able to match.
There are a lot of possible reasons why this might have taken a while…
@desiv 1 I want to know more about the “friend”. I just saw a case where a woman killed a friend over money, a little different but same concept.
I believe he was suspect 1and they felt there wasn’t enough evidence for a conviction New forensic DNA methods over the last few years with a lot more cold cases being solved and now they feel they have enough evidence. This would be my guess, along these lines.
THEY FOUND SOMEBODY TO FRAME ?
to what end? why would they frame an ex-BF now but not 20 years ago when it was ALOT easier to do so. Next time you have a thought, let it go.
@Jonathan Marbut hes either off his meds or hes a BLM member
Poor girl died of low self esteem.😭
she died cause she dated 🦍
@jehehd jdjdjdjdj IKR, Gabby Petito, Laci Peterson, Shanann Watts, et cetera shouldn’t have gone out with 🦍s like Brian Laundie, Scott Peterson, Chris watts et cetera.
lol yoooo
I don’t know. Dad was a cop, cops arrested the guy from jail without talking to the prosecutor, this one stinks of cops attacking black man stuff. DNA was perfectly and legally useful in 2003, there’s no reason they would have not tested the boyfriend then.
DNA technology had advanced just a bit over 20 years. That’s how most cold case get solved
@Canyon Suede yeah, why not in 2013? Why now? Smells fishy
@Shakur Faith Bc the technology back then was not as good/accurate as it is now. DNA technology now can pick up the smallest amount of DNA and compare it either with CODIS or other genealogy databases to get a familiar match. In 2013, it had to be a larger amount to do that and you only had CODIS. And in 2003, you had even less. Now with other database accessable, Cold Cases are now easier to solve.
@Cindy Huang let’s agree to disagree. They were just looking for a scapegoat
Something isn’t right here!? Smell fishy. I’m interesting to see in court what’s gonna happen DNA isn’t something new
the statute of limitations would have expired by now, no?
NO there no statute of limitations on murder cases ?? don’t you know that
No statute of limitation for murder. Golden State Killer was convicted of murders he committed 50 years ago.
let’s just say she got mudshark, shouldn’t be dating these folks, she could’ve been alive if she stay away from leboons people
that’s what you get for dating the downtrodden.. have some self esteem
Prime Suspect…. & No DNA …. for 20 years ??
Something is Awfully Fishy Here….
sounds like there is more to this story, especially since her father is an NYPD Detective. You would think this would have gotten top priority and the ex boyfriend (especially a recent breakup) is Always a prime suspect, unless the have other solid evidence that leads to another person.
Almost always the ex boyfriend.. how did this take so long…
Because they had and still have ZEOR evidence.
The usual suspect again. I was really hoping this time it was some chinese guy.
Megan’s family DOESN’T like BLACK people anymore on account one killed their loved one…I AIN’T gonna even hold anyone…😑
Her ex boyfriend looks like he bout 51 instead of 42…I AIN’T gonna even hold anyone…😑
Something about this seems fishy.
@David Wright You have been reported for being racist. Now go fook off!!
@David Wright Yep this is why white women should never date monkeys. 🤮
With all these innocent people doing hard time I wouldn’t be surprised if he had nothing to do with murder…I’m glad they have a suspect but I hope this dude gets a fair case.
DNA was just starting out back then as a mainstream tool… but I think there might be an issue with reasonable doubt depending on where they found the DNA….. if he was her boyfriend, of course his DNA was already on her… so it doesn’t mean he was at the scene of the crime. There was a case where a guy was accused because of his DNA, but it was two ambulance technicians who had helped him earlier that day and then spread the guy’s DNA on a murder victim when they went and picked up the body…. the guy’s alibi was that he was in the hospital and could not have committed the murder!! Will be interesting how this one pans out !!
Nah. He did it. Otherwise he would be raging when arrested and he just said he loved Megan in low tone so.
Just because it’s a white girl and a black guy doesn’t mean he’s being framed sounds like the cops back then couldn’t be bothered to look into this suspicious coincidence of them breaking up a couple days before her murder. Killing of an S/O after a breakup is common. All those ppl are getting out after 30,40,50 years because of heavier racism than today and overeager prosecutors. yeah things aren’t great still but not the same as back then.
So glad they caught who killed this young lady .. she was a spark of divination like all humans and it was taken
It’s a set up, the prosecutor didn’t even know that he was going to be arrested. They have not caught the killer yet. But the father knows who really did it.
I don’t buy it I feel they’re trying to find someone to pin it on. He is her ex-boyfriend. He would’ve been the first suspects at the time in 20 years later they charging him with that something doesn’t seem right. they have had all the DNA tests 20 years ago to compare to his, they had his DNA since he been in custody in the past.
have you not heard of DNA technology advancements
@Canyon Suede they broke up 2 days prior, his dna could of easily still been on her or her stuff and any good defence lawer can win the case based off that.
They didn’t figure it out 20 years ago that the ex boyfriend did it? Dumb. Glad he’s rotting in prison though.
Hold his family responsible for holding information. His family knew this whole time. Lock them all up. In 2026, American families will be responsible for anything their families do. We’re making progress at accountability. It’s what everyone wanted. So now your family will pay
That will never happen. Try to get sober!!!
@Daniel F already is. And that’s reality 🤣. Seek help 🙏
Rubbish
Look,a black murderer.shocking.
Shut yo mouth boy!
When low standards get you killed.
She looks like such a wonderful person, if that’s possible to tell. Can’t imagine how this took so long, sounded elementary
But .but..black lives matter
And yours doesn’t.
@Daniel F my mom thinks the same..
Not ‘like a monkey ‘ but closer to the real thing bub.
I reported you for being a racist. America can do without you, the world will be better without you.
I would say I’m surprised, but I’m not really surprised.
😂
I have my shocked face look after seeing the evil doer ! Although the last million plus stories this month alone sorta prepared me ! ✊🏾✊🏽👮🏿✊🏾✊🏽👮🏿✊🏾✊🏽
He is accused, not convicted.
🤡
If DNA is proof positive
What’s the big issue about Doubt in his guilt. Well he does seem to lead such a CLEAN Innocent life – beings he’s had drug convictions…??
@ella fields they broke up 2 days prior, his dna could of still been on her or her stuff even if he didn’t commit the crime.
Honor killing American style? White cop don’t like daughter dating Black guy.
No, it is just blacks being black.
ANOTHER KNEEGRA.
The Usual Suspect
If that’s love, no thank you.
Why are there so many people defending this man? Because he said he’s innocent? It’s not the first time a suspect claimed that they’re innocent. I still hope he gets a fair trial, but I’m totally confused as to how anything sounded suspicious. Last I checked, there is no statute of limitation on murder. So just because the cops took 2 decades to charge him it doesn’t make him innocent. If anything he got 2 more decades that the victim didn’t get to have. I’m not saying he’s guilty or innocent but people are creating conspiracy theories around this story which is just sick.
Rest in peace 🙏💔
I don’t know for sure, but the ex boyfriend might have nothing to do with it.
Well, what do you know for sure? Let the cops know genius! lol
Bruh he said she was a great lover, disgusting. Like what familiy wants to know that.
He didn’t say that. Besides, they were lovers, so big deal. Could it be because you are a racist?? Now who is disgusting???
Mudshark misery….
Something feels fishy here
DEMASIADOS MUERTOS SIN EXPLICAR HAY.
HAY MUCHOS MUERTOS SIN EXPLICAR.
He never killed her!
Any thing detectives will initiate to resolve a crime! Anything even if it requires entrapment, false planted evidence! Parade him like a monkey 🐒
Another pos ghetto bunny…
It took 20 years the find the killer of a detectives daughter ? Something doesn’t seem right about this.
The father had already passed away before his daughter was murdered. That may have led to this case being neglected
But… will the assigned prosecutor actually push for some kind of Real punishment? NYC prosecutors like Alvin Bragg have a proven Record for being ” soft on crime”. Sympathetic towards criminals.
A detectives daughter it took 20 years
these case just goe to showed you
dat da bad peeps who dos bad tings all ways get found
no matta how long times it take they
all ways get found
you know what i sayin
They had all this information, yet it took them 20 years to figure it out. So they claim!
Give him the chair 😢
☁️💙☁️
I don’t know what to think about this one. Doesn’t sound right though.
Typical fatherless Democrat…
So much for innocent until proven guilty.
I’m assuming he still gets a trial???
Mehgan was a great lover great friend. Still doesnt justify killing her.
Hmm
Wow they should have suspected him from the start
glad they found the cop’s daughters killer
I hope the criminal goes to prison for a very long time !
I was the upset one
lot of stuff to solve
She played a stupid game, she won a stupid prize.
She made a very bad choice, that many of us would not need any hindsight to see now.
Absolute FAIL on the detectives in this jurisdiction!!
Karma gets at the time
Burn the coal, pay the toll.
hmmmmmm…never give up,,
It takes twenty years for the detective’s daughter s*** I feel safe now
“But he’s really a nice guy, he has a good heart. He’s just misunderstood. I can change him.’ Famous last words for so many women.
I don’t think they have new evidence. Because he is black + ex-boyfriend + victim is a NYPDs daughter there is no way they didn’t investigate him in the past. He’s no rocket scientist to outsmart them for 20 years… Considering the corruptness of the NYPD I don’t think he did it. DNA evidence doesn’t make this an open and shut case since they had relations together… Its certainly circumstantial. The NYPD filed the charges alone they didn’t even notify the prosecutors/DA. How does that even sound legal/wise? That is some special treatment/shows bias towards this case.
She dated….. that?
BULL💩 !!!! They would’ve had Him 20 years ago if that was the case. The NY. ST. 👮 ain’t got nothing they didn’t have back then. A WITCH-HUNT 🧛.
To my white girls stop dating blacks they are no good