DNA helps police find suspect in 2010 Fayetteville sexual assault case
The Fayetteville Police Department Cold Case Sexual Assault Unit made an arrest on Wednesday for a sexual assault that occurred on Oct. 27, 2010 in the area of Eastern Blvd and Russell Street.
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Purdys Jacobs, 50, of the 100 block of Bladen Circle, was arrested and charged with second-degree rape.
The victim in the case was 28-years-old at the time of the assault and was an acquaintances of Jacobs, authorities said.
Officials said the case was reopened after a follow up investigation identified that Jacobs was a suspect. DNA has linked Jacobs to the crime scene, authorities said.
Jacobs was being held at the Cumberland County Detention Center under a $125,000 secured bond.
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