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On May 15, 1997, **47-year-old African American female Rena Mae Payne** was found deceased in an employee restroom at a Cleveland Regional Transit Authority bus turnaround. Her body exhibited signs of a brutal assault, including beating, rape, and strangulation. At the time, the case remained unsolved, with no immediate suspects identified.
In 2015, advancements in DNA profiling led to a breakthrough in the case. DNA evidence collected from the crime scene was matched to **Robert Gene ...Read More
In 2015, advancements in DNA profiling led to a breakthrough in the case. DNA evidence collected from the crime scene was matched to **Robert Gene ...Read More
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Rita Payne
Female
Cleveland
OH
1997-05-15
47
Rita
Payne
11/23/2025
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Has anyone else been thinking about how Rena Mae Payne’s case emphasizes the importance of advance... ...Read More
03/12/2023
03/12/2023
