An arrest has been made in a 1986 cold case after advanced DNA testing linked a suspect to the murder of a 16-year-old girl in Montgomery County, Texas. Bobby Charles Taylor Sr., 60, has been charged with capital murder in the rape and killing of Deanna Ogg.
The Disappearance and Death
Deanna Ogg vanished on 27 September 1986 while walking to a convenience store. Her body was later discovered, showing signs of sexual assault, beating, and stabbing. The case remained unsolved for decades.
Advanced Forensic Technology
Investigators used advanced forensic genetic genealogy testing, which identified Taylor as a suspect in 2024. This technology compares DNA from crime scenes with public databases to find relatives of unknown perpetrators.
Wrongful Conviction
Another man, Roy Criner, was wrongly convicted of the murder in 1990 and spent 10 years in prison. He was exonerated by DNA evidence in 2000.
Apprehension and Charges
Taylor was apprehended in Mexico on 24 April 2026 and extradited to Texas. He now faces capital murder charges.
