HTN: Lackawanna Cold Case Reopened

A 30-year-old cold-case murder may finally be on its way to becoming solved. Monday was the 30th anniversary of the stabbing death of 21-year-old Patricia Rodriguez in Lackawanna. Rodriguez was stabbed 108 times on April 13th, 1979 and was left for dead on top of a grave at the Holy Cross Cemetery. Police now have new forensic evidence that may crack the case. DNA evidence has been resubmitted to the department's evidence lab. Residents are urged to call the Lackawanna Police Department at 822-4900 if they think they know anything.