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Solving of two 25-year-old sex assault cases spotlights work of Austin's special victims unit

Managing Editor · Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 9:48 PM · 1 min read

Solving of two 25-year-old sex assault cases spotlights work of Austin's special victims unit — KXAN (Austin), Austin Community news — Image: KXAN (Austin)

DNA evidence recently helped Austin Police close two sexual assault cases from more than 25 years ago.

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