Teen's 1974 Murder Changed the Way Cold Cases Are Solved
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- Days after Valentine's Day 1974, Carla Walker was kidnapped, raped and murdered just miles from her Fort Worth, Texas, home. The teenager's case went cold for decades but her family never gave up fighting to solve it. Then in 2020, her killer was caught using advanced DNA technology. Now, a bipartisan bill is being named in her honor that can give federal money for DNA research in cold cases like hers and solve the crimes that have kept other families of victims waiting. Carla's brother, Jim, along with politicians and DNA experts speak to Inside Edition Digital as to why all Americans should get behind this act.
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Imagine the neighbor you see everyday in so many years is the one who killed your sister. Pure evil
I bet he was drunk or high at the time. Seems to be the case with these monsters more often than not.
@@valentinius62 Yes, that was part of this story. The killer got drunk on whiskey and beer.
It's crazy how often that happens.
The movie lovely bones is based on that exact scenario. Very haunting
That's what The Lovely Bones is about.
Carla’s parents never doubting the boyfriend and welcoming him in their home still. ❤️
That was so great of them.
At least they can remember her and grieve together ❤
I have the sense that he & Carla would’ve gotten married and spent their lives together if it weren’t for this terrible crime.
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I feel sad n angry when beautiful people lives taken away from them whenever I watch forensic files.
Something similiar happend here when I was young. Young couple sitting outside a church together.
The compassion Carla’s family has had for Rodney is applaudable/commendable. Such kindhearted people.
The kind of people that make us remember the GOOD in humanity. With the evil side showing constantly, it's nice to hear.
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Today policing if they couldn’t find any evidence Rodney would probably be in jail. Low hanging fruit.
Very unrealistic in this day and age.
@@tylerchapman9234says you! Every one should absolutely have compassion & be kind towards others. That’s the problem with modern society - selfishness & their own greed.
Her brother is a beautiful soul.
So for 40 years this perpetrator who savagely took this innocent girl’s life walked free to do whatever he pleased, while this poor family, including her boyfriend suffered. It angers me that his anguish was for only the last two years of his life. Rip Carla.
Oh no, the perps anguish is only beginning because he is in the hands of almighty God!
If this man did not seek God and repent for what he did, he's going to be thrown into the Lake of fire where there is no end to his suffering. You can be sure that God will avenge her death! ✝️🙏
With God all knowing his torture just began
@@rehamharb7481foreal lol, I read my Bible everyday and God is EXTREMELY SCARY! 😮❤😅
If he repented, then he's living his best life right now.
I think that it worked out quite nicely actually. The murderer’s evil little secret was revealed - his reputation in ruins - and the end of his life was spent in prison after he had thought that he had got away with it. All importantly though, Carla, her family and Rodney, her boyfriend, finally got the justice they deserved.
RIP Carla.
My heart breaks for this man, his family and Rodney. Knowing he went straight to Carla’s house to get her dad instead of his own home after such a traumatic situation shows how close he was to not only Carla but her family. Everything was taken from Carla but his whole world was shattered and taken away as well along with her family. Her brother is truly amazing as well.I know Carla has been looking down over him so proud of what he’s done for her and for so many others. He took his pain and turned it into purpose not only to solve his sisters case but to help as many other families as he possibly can.
Why would he go get his dad? Of course he was going to get CARLA’s Dad, that was HER dad afterall. You all see one little video and assume so much about people. You have no clue how close or supportive his family may have been for him. But in this scenario, it would have made no sense to drive to his own home when he knew Carla’s family was probably wondering where she was.
@@missym877That’s exactly what the comment said. You should read what they wrote again. About Rodney feeling so close to her family to go to Carla’s dad first.
@@missym877it’s not assuming its facts that when a person is injured or in a difficult or bad situation you run to your parents first & then inform the other people who should also be made aware so for him to put his own need to feel safe & protected were his mom would be rushing him to a doctor while his dad would have been out for the blood of whoever laid a hand on his son, he put himself second & ran to Carla’s dad because she was his priority not because that was her dad I mean im sure Rodney’s dad wouldn’t have been like “she’s not my daughter why would I running rosa e her” his dad would have ran out just the same to try and help his sons girlfriend.
@@missym877it would have made perfect sense to have ran to his home first it’s human nature to put your safety first and then send others to protect those that were with you
@missym877 Negative Nancy, let's start over and reread the comment that your hating on.
Imagine not knowing Who killed your sister for 50 Years, already accepted That You will probably never know the truth, and then they solve it
I can't :(
Imagine the steady advance of crime fighting DNA Technology so accurate that it's indistinguishable from Magic
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I know somebody was murdered, and they never even looked for the murderer. It hurts me to this day.
It must have been very hard years (life) for her family and her boyfriend.
It's sad that they found out that late but it gave closure now. It has to be hell when your beloved one is getting murdered and you know the killer is still on the loose and unpunished for what he did. Can't imagine what it would feel like but I'm very glad some people made the effort to reopen her case and hold him accountable for his actions 🙏🙏🙏
God Bless Rodney!! Through him he gave Carla JUSTICE.. He survived to ID this monster.
Really? I was under the impression that DNA is what ID'd him. I'm sure the killer looked different after almost 50 years.
Evil lurks everywhere. Keep your car doors locked everywhere you go.
This was the 70s nobody barely locked their house door..I remember in the 90s barely wearing seat belts
Yes! and your house doors and windows locked!
@@Lily_of_the_ForestAnd stay away from dark lonely places. I am sure on Rodney's part..... regrettably they should have parked in front of her house for their private moment.
Life lived in fear is not worth living. Be safe and be watchful.
@KhalessTheTherapist I was born in the 1960s, and I don't remember a day in my life that I the doors of my home were not locked or a time that I did not wear a seatbelt.
That poor boyfriend Rodney.
Shocking
The neighbor had been stalking Karla the whole time . Poor Karla had no clue a predator was preying on her.
THAT’S wat I was going to say…Her NEIGHBOR of all people!!! Wonder how many times he looked thru her windows at night??? Watta CREEP!!! I hope he was EVERYONE’S girlfriend while he was n jail 😢
Where did you read what you said here as nothing was said about stalking the young girl?
Perhaps more info in newspaper 📰 years ago?
@FLIPPER1439 because it was the neighbor & not some random stranger. The fact that he had to get hyped up on alcohol kind of shows that he had to work himself to attack them and abuse/murder her.
The entitled pos destroyed Carla and Rodney's and their parents whole life.the person that did this is disgusting.Prayers for Roney and the whole family
Rodney and Carla were a beautiful couple
I cried a little as I watched this. It's sad for Rodney, losing his gf & future wife. The Walker family lost a daughter, a sister. I hate cowardly people who only attack the weak & helpless. Hope the Walker family find closure.
Closure implies they can close the door and leave it behind--which just doesn't happen. Maybe a more accurate way to put it would be a new and more acceptable balance to their life after Carla. Her brother will never leave grieving her behind but he can stop looking around him, wondering if he's looking at her murderer when he's looking at one of his neighbours.
Yeah. I wish I had a gf. This is sad. :(
@@GrainneDhub-ll6vwWell, closure is "to make peace of" and not necessarily "to leave behind". Maybe with relationship drama, yes 😂
They found closure to the cause of her death today, they've made peace and accepted their death decades ago. She won't be forgotten or left behind to forget, even in death she is still beloved as a member of their family
The user name and pic tho 😂
Ditto. 😢 I'm not much older than she would be. Could happen to anyone.
You remember every detail, and you introduce your sister with so much love, makes us want to know her. She was a beautiful person. I’m sorry for your loss, and I thank God that they found the perpetrator that did this.
I cried for Rodney. Horrible experience. It’s not easy to shake off the guilt.
Finally a news story that is longer than 5 minutes
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Carla’s family sound like such loving and kind people. I’m so sorry this happened to Carla, and Rodney and their families.
Imagine the horror that poor little girl went through
Carla Walker will never be forgotten. Her brother is a man of integrity and faith. That shows how great the parents were. God bless this family.
But didn't god make the killer in his image?
@@littlethuggieGod made mankind to his image and similar, not EQUAL to him. He made all of us but, he also gave us the liberty to choose to be whatever we want to be. Some of us choose to be by His side, some choose to be by the devil's side, by whose's side do you choose to be? Is up to you. But, just know that, whoever's side you choose to be, is going to have consequences the same, good or bad.
@@martar.valdez8697 god tells people to murder, so I'd say it's pretty much in his image lol
@@martar.valdez8697you're assuming God is real. There's evidence Jesus existed, but not hard evidence of his or God's miracles or even God's existence. "Miracles" like beatification have been scientifically disproven and religion relies on pseudoscience. Everyone thinks they have the right religion and god(s), but can we all be right?
@@dot8209 HI 👋
Someday you will stand before ALMIGHTY GOD, and you will remember all the people who tried to tell you how REAL HE is. JESUS the SON of GOD told his disciples to prayer to HIS FATHER in Heaven👉📖Matthew 6:9-13.
Not only will HE JUDGE you, but right now you have a chance to accept HIS FORGIVENESS✝️🕊️
📖 JOHN 3:16~~The Lord Jesus loves you, and HE is coming back just like HE promised.
even though he only served 2 years, he knew that the world knew, and his family and kids knew what king of Moster he was and that's how he will be remembered.
2 yrs!???? Omyyyy!
@@LucyLu1965 He died in prison after two years, as mentioned in the video.
He recalls his sister so gracefully ❤️🩹🤧
Carla’s brother is amazing. Such an excellent memory, this loving brother clearly loved her dearly and has been her advocate all these years. So sorry for the loss for Carla and her family.
Couldn't imagine the weight that Rodney carried all those years. I'm so happy the family was humble enough to still care for him.
He sure thought his sister was pretty. ❤
His memory for only being 12yrs old at the time was pretty impeccable
I remember being younger than that, and how beautiful I thought my Aunt was. I always remember watching her get ready to go out in awe.
"Her smile took up her whole face"
She kinda reminds me of Marsha Brady!
I feel so bad for Rodney he's a handsome young man and it looked like that night was everything special for him. A beautiful night was ruined by some drunk who took advantage of kids during a special moment
Thank you God for DNA
Amen!
Amen ❤❤
This man probably killed again. It's sad he got to live his life free. I am glad they finally got him wish they had been able to get him 40 years ago.
YES; that was exactly what I thought about as well!
Clearly McCurly (sp?) was a monstrous sexual deviant and probably at least a multiple rapist if not a serial killer!
Probably getting away with murder for over 40 years emboldened his deviantcy!
'Such a multitude family (and, in fact, a) tragedy for all of humanity! 💔
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I really hope Rodney was able to carry on with his life. I hope he married and has a family. ❤
I would like to hear his thoughts.
@@kookietherapy9398well it was an inside edition story so I wonder if you got the full episode they probably have him interviewed on that. Not sure but you could probably Google it
It sounded like he tried to from what I read. How sad though❤
@@kookietherapy9398- Search for this on RUclips for Rodney's testimony in court from several years ago.→"Carla Walker's boyfriend describes night she was taken during capital murder trial"
The video footage is over 7 minutes long.
That's exactly what I just wrote.
Poor everyone.
I can't even imagine that happening to a family.
This man’s memory is incredible
The way he talks about her breaks my heart..
Mine too.
What a lovely brother Carla has.
I heard a cold case detective say that many times the perpetrator is in the first 100 pages of the murder file.
It terrible for the family to suffer through the murder of their loved one and to not have the killer caught is another pain for them. All these years and he was finally caught. I hope the family can finally have closer.
DNA testing is the greatest thing ever invented.
Paternity fraud women don't think the same.
It's really sad because she will never know her siblings children or have kids of her own because her life is stolen from her. They will only know her by pictures.. and family talking about her and and sharing memories.
What a beautiful young lady.Her & her date were a very ,very good looking couple.
How sad that Carla did not hav the chance to experience all the wonderful joys in life. Such a tremendous loss for mom & dad and all who loved this beautiful young lady .I can not even comprehend the sadness this family experienced.
My condolences 💐
God says “ Vengeance is MINE.” I’m so sorry for your loss, your sister is beautiful. 💕💜💕
Yes! God owns karma. Its his job to judge.
I think its our job to recognize evil and protect others from falling in the path of evil. I grew up in the era that has caused parents to be keeping children close.
When they say those were innocent days, they were!
We watched that change happen.
Were now finding out why it happened- but sadly, it may be, not fast enough!
Such a sad story with quite a loving story woven in. What Carla's family did for Rodney... really very beautiful.
He died in prison? He still had a whole life while she didnt have any!
Yeah… that bothers me too. 😢
The final judgement will take care of that!
Ecclesiastes 12 : 14
For God will bring every act to judgment, everything which is hidden, whether it is good or evil.
Plus, all those years he added to and received his Social Sec.
@@hibiscussunflower5916 whatever makes you sleep better! In my opinion, no fair justice!
I agree! You can never bring back the dead. I'm glad the guy never got out of jail to harm anyone else !
Just to think that man got to live freely for 50 years while Karla had to die, just for when the man is punished he dies in prison not long after, he got no punishment, he got to basically live his life out freely.
Agree..
However, his secret was exposed!
Justice is Mine saeth the Lord.
Yes, I hate the unfairness of life.
Trust JUDGEMENT DAY will happen.
He will go straight 2 hell 4 all eternity.
Justice for Carla!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻
my mom taught us always be aware even a little old lady could be a monster just a heartbreaking tragedy she was such a ray of light no one deserves to endure such a disgusting trauma happy the killer was caught and the family has closer the investigators and lab did an amazing job
I’m so glad that there is closure for Carla’s case and for her loved ones. I hope this helped bring a little peace to poor Rodney, too. I can’t imagine going through that. The love and compassion the Walkers have continued to show Rodney is amazing. What a blessing.
I have had some property destroyed of relatives passed away and I have been so angry.
This man lost his sister had to bury his parents without them knowing what happened to their daughter. The perp spent two years in prison and this man says God is good because he can see the good this will do. How it will save other families from the same fate.
What a fantastic human he is. I am going to try to be more like him.
He has more to be bitter about than me and he has the best possible mindset.
God is good❤
Rip Carla 🤍
God bless this man and her boyfriend too ✝️
What a beautiful young lady Carla was, tragic that she died the way she had. So pleased her case was solved all those years later
A good family friend was murdered in her home, in Bailey, CO, on 12/1/2017. She would have turned 18 on 12/17/17. Local law enforcement says that she walked in on a burglary in her home. Local law enforcement was also very tight lipped about this case. I believe that partial DNA was at the scene. If you can research the DNA, it would be awesome. This child's name was Maggie Long. She was a wonderful person. 💛
I was scrolling by and was shocked to see a picture of myself on the thumbnail. No, it wasn't me but if you wondered what girls looked like in the 70's this is the model. We all had round faces, long hair parted down the middle, and a lot of us had blonde hair. I could have so easily been her. We didn't know ugly things could befall us back then. Bless her and her family!
I've always been curious, how did girls back in the 70's made you hair so shiny and voluminous?
@@ChiniWanders Yes!! Karla was so beautiful and had such incredible hair. I really would love to know how women in the 70s obtained that voluminous hair.
I can relate to that feeling too when looking at Carla's photograph. Imagine being only a twelve year old at the time while wishing you could go along with your dad to help look for your missing sister too. During the 1970's to take out a marriage license you had to first get a blood test done. Now I know why it was being done back then and also too maybe why the results of a blood test first isn't required to obtain a marriage license anymore too. Isn't it about time we come up with another slightly different kind of monastic rule for North America now too?
This was my exact reaction, too! It's even how I often wore my hair. We were the same age (actually I would have been 1 year older) and it stopped me in my tracks, as well, to see a girl who looked like me and all of my friends. Movies and TV get it wrong so often.
@@ChiniWandersbeer rinse, worked for me.
The number of times he calls her beautiful or talks about her smile that could light uo a whole room... He definitely loved his sister!
This is why when a guy told my 6 year old son while he was riding his bike “I’m watching you” I eeefffinnn lost it!!!
I NEVER allow him ride his bike without us keeping his eyes on him.. we live in a dead end and never saw that truck again!!
So sorry for your loss. Glad her murder was solved. 😢😮
Her brother is amazing for his kindness and respect for the surviving victim ❤ It shows what a great family Carla came from
Everyone giving praise for Carla’s family giving grace to Rodney. My god, Rodney didn’t do anything to need Grace over. I can only imagine how horrific this was for him, at the time and to live with his entire life. Because the perpetrator was not caught until decades later, not because he should live with guilt I’m so sorry that those monsters took such a beautiful life and deeply affected so many more. He only suffered two yrs in prison but he is suffering eternity in he!!.
So glad they were able to solve this and bring justice to the family.
But side note, DAMN, Rodney was one gorgeous man.
When this was in the papers all over the region, we thought he looked like Shaun Cassidy!
I couldn’t fathom the pain of losing my little girl. Just the tonight of it rips me apart. I’m sorry to the family and anyone who had to suffer the most horrible of losses
Wow.. This is so devastating... I'm glad they've solved her case ! God bless her family
The love her brother has for her is beautiful, I hope to meet Carla in Heaven one day!
My own daughter is 4'11" 89lbs. I can't imagine
She needs self-defense classes.
That $7500 price tag will get smaller as we use and perfect the technology. Running DNA used to be $1000 and a 24 hour procedure that required someone to be involved throughout. Now it's $100 and once you get it started, you can walk away and come back at the end.
🥺😥😭 I broke when I heard that Rodney blamed himself…
It was so hard to hear her brother recount what had happened… it was extra hard when I heard what that selfish monster did…
You all helped to stop him from getting away with what he did.
1974 was such an innocent time. I'm glad the case was solved and Carla Walker's killer was finally caught. He lived a free "man" for far too long.
I hope that the Carla Walker act can help solve the JonBenét Ramsey case 🙏🏻
I am so glad this case is solved! It has really bothered me over the years. Thank you to the detectives and scientists who didn't give up on Catla's case! And her brother never gave up on solving her case either. He is to be commended. The Walker family is full of grace and strength!
Im in Australia and I knew of Carla and Rodney
Shocking awful crime
I can’t imagine the pain and loss
Wow!
May her memories be a blessing ❤
Imagine where we will be with this technology in 45 years. It just keeps getting better and better.
Dear Carla, I hope you're resting in peace.
Wonderful family who never gave up on finding Carla's killer. I am so glad it gave you some closure tho it can never bring Carla back. Sending prayers and goodwill to all your family. I hope Rodney was able to move forward with his life, you were so kind and decent to him. Good Christians. ❤❤❤
I remember this case so well. Thank you for the update! Bless Rodney and the Walker family!🙏❤️🕊️
God Bless her & her family & her boyfriend. ❤Thanx to her brother for never giving up ,Law Enforcement team for helping resolve her case. RIP Angel Girl ❤
His faith is so strong. I feel for her boyfriend. What a horrific thing to go through and live with. The family's compassion shows their faith was strong, as well. A heartbreaking story but justice was found and many others will now find justice, as well.
Tragic. Obviously gutted for the family, but that one night had to mess up rodneys entire life. Nobody, especially a kid, should have to carry the weight of something like that.
Props to Othram Labs! 👊🏻
I have watched Cold Cases being solved through this method and I am in awe of the scientific advancement in solving these horrific crimes... ❤❤❤❤❤
I am sorry for what happened to Carla and her boyfriend and her dear family.
It's good the attacker was finally identified.
It's so hard not knowing.
How could people do this to such an innocent person
Sending hugs to Carla's brother and boyfriend. Life altering day filled with trauma and loss that lingers despite the many years. I peay the Carla Walker Act is passed so other families can also get long-awaited answers and justice
What a lovely family. I’m glad they got justice, even if it was decades later. Rest in peace to Karla.
Glad they found justice & she can finally rest in peace prayers for the boyfriend and family 😢😢❤❤
Thank you for staying strong and getting justice for Carla and for kindness to Rodney.
May she rest in peace and her name live on . Sincere condolences to her family
Man I feel bad for rodney the most. Poor guy
Heartbreaking
he died in prison but lived a full life. life IS unfair.
That man suffered every second of every single day of his life because people in his town thought he did it and treated him like he did it.
Which man?
It’s so sad what happened to her and all of them. I’m so sorry.😣
Unfortunately he got off easy
Only 2 years in prison, he lived a full life and the girl really didn't get to live a life she wanted
Glad that this case was followed up & solved . Tragic & very sad😢Glad that evil vile monster died in prison . Allowing Rodney into their home is shows their acceptance & belief in him . Can’t imagine what they all went thru . May Carla RIP 🕯️🥀✨🕊️
I am so grateful they didn't get angry at Rodney. That poor young man saw his love taken and knew they would hurt and kill her, what a tragic experience for Carla, Rodney and her family. I wish it hadn't taken 50 years but I'm glad they now have some closure. RIP Carla.
Wow. My mother was born in’74. And she’s 50 now
To Carla’s brother your parents must have been top notch to have a daughter and son like the two of you you stated that Carla had a gentle soul and I see that in you also…rest in peace in paradise to your family you will see them again.
God bless your family. May you continue to help other families.
A truly heartbreaking, yet heartwarming story.
There is nothing in this world that could hold me back from getting my hands on anyone who did this to my loved one. I know that doesn’t make me right but this is fact. and I’m not saying these people loved there daughter, sister, girlfriend any less than I love mine at all. I just don’t know how anyone could ever handle it. The rage you would feel, especially not knowing who. What a nightmare this would be.
I think despair and grief would be MUCH harder to deal with than rage. Knowing who it was doesn’t bring your loved one back.
Carla looked like a happy teenager that became an angel the night she was killed. R.I.P. baby girl ⭐️
To think this murderer walked free for 50 years and managed to live on his life with his family when he ended a little girls life. That saddens me
It happens all the time unfortunately
Serious props to Othram labs. They've helped bring closure to so many greiving families. Thank you for your work.
I hope Rodney has been able to have a good life after surviving such a terrible trauma. Having the police suspect you for decades must be truly difficult.
What happened to the boyfriend? Is he still around?
Such a bittersweet story so so sorry about your sister Carla but so glad they caught the man. I hope this helps you and you can move on.
Beautiful family lost one of their most precious. Great job to the detective and lab🫡
Paul Holes is a genius, there is a young lady called Shanquella whose killers has just walked away, please if anyone who is watching this, knows her family, please get Paul on board her Case. Congratulations Carla’s family and boyfriend for finding closure! 🙏🏽♥️
May Carla rest in peace and God be with the rest of her family and Rodney ❤
This poor family and Rodney. I'm so sorry for the loss of Carla. Thank God you finally have closure. The monster is gone. She can't come back but she's got justice. I feel for Rodney also. Living with this all these years. My prayers to you all. ❤🙏