Virginia Man Indicted in 1986 Cold Case Murder, Linked to Second Murder

Elroy Harrison arrested after DNA evidence connects him to two decades-old murders, marking a breakthrough in long-unsolved cases.

Elroy Harrison, 65, has been indicted for the 1986 murder of Jacqueline Lard and is linked to the 1989 murder of Amy Baker through DNA evidence.
Authorities used genetic genealogy to connect Harrison to both cold case murders, a method that compares DNA samples against public genealogy databases.
The investigation into Harrison began in February 2024, leading to his arrest in March after DNA evidence matched him to the crimes.
Jacqueline Lard was last seen alive in November 1986 at the realty office where she worked, and Amy Baker disappeared in March 1989 after her car broke down.
Harrison is being held without bond at the Rappahannock Regional Jail, with ongoing investigations to seek charges for Baker's murder.