Evidence Found Behind Cracker Barrel Nearly 41 Years Ago Helps Solve 1985 Cold Case, Authorities Say

Clues across 3 states led to arrest in 1985 killing of a salesman

Nearly four decades after an Ohio man was found slain in a hotel room, renewed forensic testing and years of follow-up investigation resulted in a murder indictment.

Evidence found behind Cracker Barrel nearly 41 years ago helps solve 1985 cold case, authorities say

A 62-year-old man who authorities say was on the run for nearly 41 years has been charged with the death of an auto parts salesman in Ohio, prosecutors announced.

Items found behind Cracker Barrel lead to arrest in 1985 killing

A grand jury indicted Randy McAllister, 62, on charges of aggravated murder and murder in the 1985 death of John Warren, according to prosecutors.