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After one year, DNA evidence has linked one man to several sex crimes in the City of Reno. This story has been close to the surface in Reno for almost a year.
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Sparks man arrested for the murder of Brianna Denison and the kidnapping and rape of another girl is drawing interest out of state.
Investigators in Columbus, Ohio announced Friday that they are looking to Denison accused murderer, James Biela, as having a possible connection to up to seven sexual assault cases in their area.
Authorities in Ohio say they have video surveillance of their suspect from an ATM when he used one of his victim's credit card but haven't named Biela as a formal suspect.
Reno Police make arrest in Denison murder case
Reno Police make arrest in Denison murder case
Posted: Nov 26, 2008 01:27 AM
Updated: Nov 26, 2008 07:32 AM
Reno Police say they have made an arrest in the Brianna Denison murder case. They will hold a press conference at 10:30 this morning to release new information.
Twenty-seven-year old James Biela was arrested and booked into the Washoe County Jail on Tuesday night. He has been charged with murder, 1st degree kidnapping and sexual assault.
Police will not confirm that the arrest of Biela is related to the Denison case.
Nineteen- year old Brianna Denison was kidnapped from a home near the University of Nevada on Jan. 20. Police recovered her body from a field in South Reno on Feb. 15.
Police have linked the Denison case to other sexual assaults in the University of Nevada area using DNA evidence.
The Reno community has pulled together in efforts to find Denison's killer. Residents have participated in a number of fundraisers to support DNA testing.
KRNV.com will stream the 10:30 a.m. news conference live. Stay with News 4 and KRNV.com for further information on this developing story.
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