1987 Colorado Cold Case Murder of Rhonda Marie Fisher Solved by DNA Match

Cold Case Solved After 39 Years

• 📌 A Colorado mother, Rhonda Marie Fisher, who was brutally raped and murdered in 1987, has had her case solved after nearly 40 years.
• 🎯 Her body was discovered in Douglas County on April 1st, 1987, and despite extensive investigations, her killer remained unidentified until this year.

DNA Evidence Leads to Serial Killer

• 🔬 Critical DNA evidence found on paper bags, originally used to preserve trace evidence on the victim's hands, provided the breakthrough.
• ⚡ A recent CODIS (Case to Case DNA Match) in late October identified the suspect as Vincent Daryl Groves.

Serial Killer's Identity and Impact

• 🔪 Authorities identified Groves as one of the state's most prolific serial killers, believed to be responsible for at least 12 deaths between 1978 and 1988.
• ⚖️ Although Groves cannot be held accountable in court due to his death in 1996, while serving time for two other murders, authorities can now provide answers and resolution to Rhonda Fisher's family and friends.