Cold case follow up at Dunn County Sheriff's Office
DUNN CO., Wis. (WEAU) - 50 years of wondering turned into an arrest last week in the 1974 murder of Mary Schlais. The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office shared how Jon Keith Miller was identified.
Genetic scientists speak about technology used to make an arrest in a Dunn County cold case
After holding a news conference just last week regarding an arrest made in a decades-old cold case in Dunn County, scientists joined authorities on Monday to discuss the technology used to track down the suspect.
Arrest made in 1974 cold case murder of Minnesota hitchhiker in Dunn County
An 84-year-old man, Jon K. Miller, was arrested for the 1974 murder of Mary K. Schlais in Dunn County after investigative genetic genealogy identified a viable suspect.
Man charged in Dunn County cold case appears in court
A man charged in a Dunn County cold case appeared in court Tuesday. Nov. 12, 2024, online court records show a $1,000,000 cash bond is set for 84-year-old Jon Miller of Owatonna, Minnesota, who is now charged with first-degree murder.
Arrest made in a 50-year-old Dunn County cold case
A dramatic turn of events in a 50-year-old Dunn County cold case. The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 84-year-old Jon Keith Miller and charged him with first-degree murder for the death of 25-year-old Mary Schlais.
84-year-old arrested in 1974 cold case murder after he's ID'd with genetic genealogy
A 84-year-old man has been arrested for a cold case murder from 50 years ago after he was linked to the case with genetic genealogy, authorities said.
Minnesota man charged with murder of woman found in Dunn County more than 50 years ago
DUNN COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) - Dunn County authorities have made an arrest in connection to a cold case that dates back to 1974. Dunn County Sheriff Kevin Bygd says 84-year-old Jon Miller of Owatonna, Minnesota was arrested Thursday for the homicide of Mary Schlais.
Bond set at $1,000,000 for Dunn County cold case murder suspect
DUNN COUNTY (WQOW) - The man charged in a 50-year-old murder case had his first day in court Tuesday. An initial appearance was held for Jon Miller in Dunn County. The judge set a cash bond of $1,000,000 for the 84-year-old Minnesota man.
Authorities, genetic researchers detail how DNA helped find alleged killer in 1974 Wisconsin cold case
Officials plan to provide another update Monday after a break last week in a 50-year-old Wisconsin cold case killing, this ...
Jon Miller makes first court appearance in Mary Schlais cold case
MENOMONIE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – 84-year-old Jon Miller made his first court appearance in a decades-long Dunn County cold case.
Genealogy team explains how they helped solve 50-year cold case
The college staff from New Jersey cold-called the Dunn Co. Sheriff's Office after finding Mary Schais' case online and ...
New Jersey college students, staff help police make arrest in 1974 cold case
An arrest has been made in a 50-year-old murder case thanks to the diligent work of some New Jersey college students.