New evidence in the murder of Danny Tavares, has Kosciusko Police Chief R.J. Adams hopeful that the two-year-old case will be solved.
Adams said the Mississippi Crime Lab retraced the gathered evidence and found an additional DNA sample that does not belong to Tavares.
Tavares, 52, was found dead at his used car dealership, Tavares Motors, on May 25, 2007, on Highway 12.
The DNA sample has been run against the correctional facilities DNA database and KPD is in the process of gathering DNA samples.
Last week, Adams said his department had several people of interest and are getting their DNA.
With the release of this information, Adams hopes that this may shake the tree and people will come out of the woodwork.
“We feel a lot more confident this year than last year,” Adams said.
Throughout the investigation, Adams said the family has been informed about what is going on. He added that they know about the new DNA sample.
Although evidence is leading KPD to one person, Adams said it is possible that there was more than one person involved.
Adams said there were multiple points of attack at the crime scene.
“We’ve got to find one person and hopefully, it will lead to more,” he said.
During the past two years, Adams said there has only been two or three months when all the leads had run dry.
Adams praised the efforts of Investigator Curtis Pope and Sgt. Pete Belk. He said the pair has traveled the regional area conducting interviews as well as outside the state in search of information in the case.
“We have a good team working on this,” Adams said.
He also commended the MCL for their quicker results due to a more full staff.
We need to get some closure for the family, the community and our department, Adams said.
The KPD is still the lead agency in the case and is being assisted by the Cold Case Unit.
The reward for information leading to the arrests in the case is still at $12,000.
Anyone with information on the Tavares’ case is asked to call KPD at 289-3131.
Breaking News
New evidence found in Tavares murder
- Breaking News
-
-
Counting down the top 10 stories of 2011
The Star-Herald has chosen the top 10 news stories of 2011. Here are 10 through six. The remainder will be posted on this site Friday.
-
KPD seeks info on recent robberies
On 12/07/2011 at 02:30 Officers were dispatched to Exxon located on Hwy 12, in reference to an Armed Robbery, during the investigation it was discovered that a subject entered the store, brandished a firearm, ordered the cashier to open the register and took an undisclosed amount of money, the subject was wearing a black hoodie, black pants, white tennis shoes and gloves, the subjects face was covered also, he is approximately 5'6" to 6'0" tall.
-
Love found guilty of Thornton's murder, sentenced to life in prison
Peter Love was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday evening.
-
Man, who threatened president, in court today
An Attala County man, who allegedly threatened to murder President Barack Obama and damage University Medical Center, is expected in court today for a detention hearing.
-
Attala man arrested for making threats to the president
A man from Attala County has been arrested after he allegedly threatened to kill President Barack Obama.
-
Festus caught 24 hours after fleeing jail
The Attala County Sheriff's Department got their man 24 hours after he fled the Attala County Jail.
- Kosy Whippets take Class 4A State Golf Championship
-
Store owner shot in attempted robbery
The owner of Horne's Grocery on Highway 12 in Sallis was shot twice during an attempted robbery Tuesday night.
-
McAdams teacher charged in Wesson bank robbery
A newly hired science teacher at McAdams High School has been charged in a Copiah County bank robbery.
-
Authorities investigating woman's death
The death of Cora Mae Robinson, 84, of Kosciusko, is being investigated as a homicide.
- More Breaking News Headlines
-
Man Killed in Courthouse Shootout
Video of Ga. Man Who Killed Girl Released
Air Force Airlines: Leaders Get Polished Service
Ga Girl Fights Off Kidnapper at Walmart
Nevada Highway Patrol, City Settle Beating Case
White House Attacks Romney on Birth Control
Homs Bombardment Continues, Global Outcry Grows
Mo. Teen Gets Life Sentence for Killing Girl, 9
Lower-hassle Screening to Be Tested at Airports
Raw Video: Dog Rescued From Icy Colo. Water
Helmet Camera Captures Calif. Fire Rescue
Worker Tells 911: Powell 'exploded the House'
Triple Win: Santorum Takes Minn., Mo., Colo.
Injured Marine Inspired by Homecoming
No Rape Charges Against Son of NYPD Commissioner
Egypt's Ruling Generals Play Risky Game With US
Former Komen Exec Defends Funding Cut
Skip the Coffee Cup and Inhale Your Caffeine Fix
Calif. Gay Marriage Ban Ruled Unconstitutional
Jury Selection for Ex-UVa Athlete Enters 2nd Day
