50-year-old cold case: Murder of 16-year-old high school student solved, authorities say

A second suspect was identified in connection to the murder of a 16-year-old high school student from Maryland who went missing more than 50 years ago, according to authorities.The news comes about a year after authorities identified the first suspect as Forrest Clyde Williams III.Forrest Clyde Williams IIIEven though both suspects passed away, police said they are still working to piece together what led up to Conyers' murder.

Police said Conyers attended a bonfire and pep rally at Glen Burnie High School before driving to Harundale Mall. She returned home before leaving to run an errand for her mother in their family car on Oct 16, 1970. Four days later, he said, her body was found near her abandoned car. He said an autopsy was performed, with medical examiners ruling she was strangled to death. She was also sexually assaulted.

If the suspects were still alive, said police, they would be facing murder charges. The investigation is ongoing in hopes of learning more about the case.

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