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American Focus > Blog > Crime > DNA, fingerprint evidence leads to arrest in cold case killing of 88-year-old Suffolk County widow
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DNA, fingerprint evidence leads to arrest in cold case killing of 88-year-old Suffolk County widow

Last updated: February 7, 2025 5:22 pm
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A retired detective’s perseverance and advancements in photo recognition technology played a crucial role in solving a cold case murder that occurred over two decades ago. Suffolk County authorities announced the arrest of Raul Ayala, 51, for the brutal killing of 88-year-old widow Edna Shubert in 2003.

Edna Shubert was found brutally beaten to death in her bedroom, with visible shoe print impressions on her neck and face. The autopsy revealed extensive facial fractures and blunt force trauma as the cause of death. Ayala, who lived just 200 yards away from Shubert at the time of the murder, was arrested in Talmo, Georgia, where he had been residing.

During the arraignment, Ayala, who is now deaf, required a sign language interpreter. The district attorney presented evidence of a break-in at Shubert’s home, with photos showing a window being broken into and the front door left ajar. Despite no evidence of a relationship between Ayala and Shubert, fingerprint analysis and DNA testing linked him to the crime scene.

Former Suffolk homicide detective Pasquale Albergo played a crucial role in the breakthrough of the case, never giving up on solving Shubert’s murder. Modern technology enabled the identification of Ayala’s fingerprints on the blinds of the broken window, leading to further DNA testing on clothing left at the scene. The DNA matched Ayala’s, ultimately leading to his arrest.

Ayala’s defense attorney maintains his client’s innocence, citing the limited evidence presented by the prosecution. However, Shubert’s family expressed relief that the case has finally been solved. Described as the “grandma of the neighborhood,” Shubert was beloved by all who knew her, despite not having children of her own.

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The investigation was handled by Suffolk County’s cold case squad, responsible for the recent apprehension of another murder suspect. The use of advanced technology and the dedication of law enforcement officers have brought closure to a long-standing case and delivered justice for Edna Shubert.

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