DNA Solves Cold Case: Long Island Teen’s 1984 Murder Cracked After 40 Years

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“He was 24 years old at the time of the murder,” Donnelly said. “He lived with his grandparents just a mile from Hot Skates.”

Bilodeau has pleaded not guilty, and his defense attorney Daniel Russo insists his client is innocent.

A Family’s Emotional Relief

Outside the courthouse, Thomas Fusco embraced relatives and reflected on the long journey for justice.

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“Now you go home and enjoy the rest of your life. Enjoy your daughter,” he whispered to a family member.

“She lives in my heart,” he added. “I only loved her and miss her.”

For the Fusco family — and the community that never forgot — this long-awaited arrest is a reminder that even after 40 years, DNA can rewrite history and restore faith in justice.

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