Durham, N.C. — Durham police are saying that Janet Abaroa's husband, Raven Abaroa, has not been eliminated as a suspect in her slaying two years ago.
And even though the killing on April 26, 2005, is otherwise considered a cold case, detectives say it's still very active.
“It's a very active open investigation. We are pursuing things. Our investigators are still spending hours and hours on it, and we're working with the FBI in Utah on it,” said Durham police spokeswoman Kammie Michael.
Janet Abaroa, 25, was stabbed to death in her Durham home. Raven Abaroa told police he found her in an upstairs bedroom. Their 6-month-old son, Caiden, was unharmed nearby.
Detectives have said they've continued to follow leads in the case, but this is the first time, they admit they have not ruled out Raven Abaroa as a suspect.
Since the killing, he and Caiden have moved to Utah.
Janet Abaroa’s family says the wait has been almost unbearable.
“It's up and down. Some days are good and some days are not good. Some days are very bad,” said Dana Kendall, Janet Abaroa’s sister.
WRAL spoke with Kendall by phone, and she said the past two years have been frustrating.
“Although two years passed and you try to move on and move on with your life, it's hard to do it when nothing's been reconciled,” Kendall said.
Durham police maintain there will be closure eventually, and there will be an arrest.
Durham Police Keep Husband on Suspect List in Slaying
- Reporter: Erin Coleman
- Photographer: Greg Clark
- Web Editor: Ron Gallagher
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April 28, 2007 6:03 a.m.
Actually no. You can still say what you want, but WRAL as a private business, doesn't have to host it on their site. In fact, they can let anyone post whatever on any story it likes as long as they're not being discriminatory (at least until somebody sues them!).
I'm surprised that they let anybody post about anything given what I've seen posted on some of the stories. But if they choose to turn 'em off for a story, or chose to moderate them, that's their business and it's not censorship. Only the government can violate your first amendment rights.
April 27, 2007 2:32 p.m.
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April 27, 2007 12:26 p.m.
Why even bother having the boards to begin with then? We can discuss a crazy white woman killing her baby, or crazy white guy killing his wife but not a crazy brown guy killing his wife and kidnapping his daughter. It's selective free speech, discrimination, and censorship. The moderators are have spit all over the constitution!
April 27, 2007 11:56 a.m.
yes, they can.
April 27, 2007 11:49 a.m.