
1998 sexual assault cold case solved with blood sample from suspect’s autopsy
The suspect died in 2014, but his fingerprint and blood sample matched DNA collected in 1998
West Falls Church VA
Aug. 17, 1998 the suspect appeared as an exterminator and forced entry into a 32-year-old woman's home. The man threatened the victim with a gun and sexually assaulted her before she jumped two stories from a balcony to escape.
DNA and fingerprints were taken as evidence from the scene, but the suspect's identity was not found. In early 2019, detectives resubmitted suspect's DNA and fingerprints and received a fingerprint hit for Juan Johnson of Maryland. Johnson died in 2014 at age 48, but a blood sample from an autopsy allowed the Virginia Department of Forensic Science to match it to the DNA collected at the crime scene.
Detectives also believe that Johnson may be the suspect for an Arlington County case a week before the assault in West Falls Church. DNA from the case matched Johnson's profile.
Police are seeking information about other cases involving Johnson. To report information, contact the Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800,

1998 sexual assault cold case solved with blood sample from suspect’s autopsy
Police say their cold case team has solved a 1998 sexual assault case by matching a blood sample collected from the suspect’s autopsy with DNA from the scene.


1998 West Falls Church Sexual Assault Case Solved: Police
Police say the victim escaped by jumping from a balcony two stories up.
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