Essex County District Attorney announces murder charge in 1986 cold case – Boston News, Weather, Sports
SO, MASS. (WHD) – Essex District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett has released the indictment of a 63-year-old man in the 1986 murder of 20-year-old Claire Gravel.
Gravel was strangled to death and her body was later discovered in the woods north of 128th Street in Beverly on June 30, 1986. John Carey, who was charged with strangling Gravel, is currently serving a 20-year sentence. years in prison after him. was found guilty of attempting to strangle another woman to death in 2008.
The Essex County Project said a new leadership in 2012 directed investigators in Carey’s direction.
“A new lead developed in 2012, [we] worked diligently to bring about the results it is today. Evidence recovered from her clothing was instrumental in solving this case,” Blodgett said.
Blodgett also said he has been in contact with Gravel’s father and siblings, who said they are relieved with Wednesday’s development.
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