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Grapevine Police make arrest in 1981 cold case investigation
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Carter Freemon , as published by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - News
· July 16, 2026
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Key points For more information, readers can refer to the original report from FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth. Grapevine Police have made an arrest in a cold case that is nearly 45 years old.
Grapevine Police have made an arrest in a cold case that is nearly 45 years old. The case involves a homicide that occurred in 1981. A breakthrough in the investigation led to the arrest of a 79-year-old man.
Further details about the case and the arrest are available from the source. The Grapevine Police have not released additional information about the circumstances surrounding the homicide or the arrest.
For more information, readers can refer to the original report from FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth. The report may provide additional context and details about the case and the arrest.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - News ·
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