Man Murders Girl and Babysitter in Cold Case Solved by DNA 26 Years Later
Cape Coral, Florida — A horrific 1990 double murder that remained unsolved for 26 years has finally seen justice through DNA technology. Joseph Zieler was identified and convicted in the deaths of 11-year-old Robin Cornell and her babysitter Lisa Story. The victims were suffocated and violated in their apartment while Robin’s mother was away.
The case went cold until a DNA database match in 2016 linked Zieler to the crime scene. The breakthrough brought closure to the families after decades of pain.
This cold case success story demonstrates the power of modern forensic science in solving long-unsolved crimes
Robin and Lisa’s memories live on as their families honor the justice finally served.
