Cold Case Cracked

A man who’s been behind bars in Alabama for decades has just confessed to killing a 7-year-old Kentucky girl back in 1996. Robert Scott Froberg was already a fugitive when he abducted Morgan Jade Violi from outside her apartment building in Bowling Green. Her body was found in a wooded area of Tennessee, and for 30 years, her family had no idea who was responsible.

A Break in the Case

Recent advancements in forensic science finally linked Froberg to the crime. It turns out, a fiber found in Morgan’s hair was consistent with the van Froberg used to kidnap her. The FBI sent a strand of hair for testing, and a DNA profile was matched to Froberg. When confronted with the evidence, he admitted to taking Morgan and killing her.

Froberg’s history is pretty shocking. He escaped from prison in Alabama in 1996 and was on the run when he stole the van used in the kidnapping. He even talked to a 7-year-old boy in Pennsylvania while hiding in a treehouse. It’s mind-boggling that he managed to evade capture for so long.

<h3 Justice, Finally

Froberg’s confession brings some closure to Morgan’s family, but it’s little comfort after 30 years of waiting. He could face life in prison or death if convicted. The community is breathing a sigh of relief that the killer is behind bars, and they won’t have to worry about him striking again.