HTN: Arrest in 34-year Cold Case

Buffalo police have made an arrest in a 34 year old murder case. Authorities say 55-year-old Bernard Thomas is responsible for the 1975 killing of 19-year-old Michelle Dixon. Detectives say they were able to use DNA evidence to revive the case and make the arrest. The announcement was made on the 34-year-anniversary of the death dating back to May 20th, 1975. Authorities say Dixon was found shot to death in her bed . Mayor Byron Brown says the family has been suffering and wondering in pain for 34 years. Police say Thomas was a friend of Dixon's boyfriend at the time, but the motive has not been revealed.