The Girl From Wahoo | Post Mortem
"48 Hours" correspondents Anne-Marie Green and Natalie Morales examine the cold case of Mary Kay Heese on Post Mortem. The 17-year-old girl was murdered in Wahoo, Nebraska, in 1969.
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In 1969, 17‑year‑old Mary Kay Heese was found murdered in Wahoo, Nebraska. The case went cold for decades with no suspect identified. In a recent "48 Hours" segment, correspondents Anne‑Marie Green and Natalie Morales reviewed the evidence. New forensic work led to an arrest more than 50 years after the crime.
Why it matters
It shows how advances in forensic science can solve old crimes and bring closure to families. The story also reminds communities that justice can persist even after many years.
- Who was Mary Kay Heese?
- She was a 17‑year‑old girl murdered in Wahoo, Nebraska, in 1969.
- How was the case solved after so long?
- Investigators used new forensic evidence to identify and arrest a suspect over 50 years later.
- What program examined the case?
- The CBS News show "48 Hours" featured correspondents Anne‑Marie Green and Natalie Morales reviewing the cold case.
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