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Case Description
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Maria Ramos, a 26-year-old Hispanic woman, was tragically murdered on February 5, 1989, in New York City. Her death was a result of strangulation, and her body was found naked and bound at the hands. The case remained unsolved for many years, with police investigating numerous suspects but unable to identify the perpetrator.
In 2009, a breakthrough occurred when Francisco Acevedo, who was in prison on a drunken driving charge, voluntarily provided a DNA sample as part of a parole applicat ...Read More
In 2009, a breakthrough occurred when Francisco Acevedo, who was in prison on a drunken driving charge, voluntarily provided a DNA sample as part of a parole applicat ...Read More
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Maria Ramos
Female
Hispanic / Latino
New York City
NY
1989-02-05
26
Maria
Ramos
11/11/2025
Forum Posts (2)
Does anyone else find the role that the motel clerk played in this case incredibly significant? I ca... ...Read More
08/03/2023
08/03/2023
I was recently reflecting on Maria's case, and it struck me how instrumental the role of DNA evidenc... ...Read More
07/04/2023
07/04/2023
