Watch CBS News

Police Make Arrest In 1986 Cold Case Murder Of Connecticut 11-Year-Old

NORWALK, Conn. (CBSNewYork) – An arrest has been made in the 1986 cold case murder of an 11-year-old in Connecticut.

Kathleen Flynn went missing on her walk home from school and was later found strangled in Norwalk.

Kathleen Flynn
Kathleen Flynn (Credit: CBS2)

On Wednesday, state troopers near Bangor, Maine arrested Marc Karun. He's now charged with sexual assault and murder.

Investigators have not elaborated on what led them to Karun after more than 30 years.

Officials had previously said they were reviewing evidence and using new DNA technology to help solve the cold case.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.