A 40-Year-Old Cold Case Reopened: Convicted Killer's Guilt Questioned. A shocking turn of events has unfolded in a decades-old murder case that has left many wondering if justice was truly served. In 1982, 18-year-old Patricia Gifford was found dead just hours after meeting a stranger at a New Year's Eve party. Her killer was quickly apprehended and convicted, but now, nearly four decades later, doubts are being raised about the guilt of the man who spent years behind bars for her murder. The revelation has sparked a renewed investigation into the case, leaving many to question the reliability of the original evidence and the fairness of the trial.
He was convicted of killing Patricia Gifford on Jan. 1, 1982, just hours after meeting the 18-year-old woman at a New Year’s Eve party.
