Man, 79, charged with murder over 1966 killing in which teen mom was stabbed 120 times
The IndependentThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An 18-year-old mother was brutally stabbed to death more than 120 times while her baby slept nearby in 1966, now her suspected killer has been arrested thanks to new DNA evidence. Now, 79-year-old James Barbier is facing a murder charge after new DNA testing matched him to blood stains on his pants and Ms Snider’s dress. open image in gallery Karen Snider was stabbed to death while her baby slept nearby in Calumet City, Illinois, in 1966 She has waited 57 years for an answer after her mother died when she was just a couple of months old. open image in gallery James Barbier is suspected of killing Karen Snider nearly 60 years ago The suspect worked with Mr Snider and even helped to carry his alleged victim’s coffin.
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