"During a review of the case, investigators found a description of a possible suspect that had not been disclosed to the public. The person was described as a white man, 32 to 35 years old and 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 8 inches tall. He also had a thin build and strawberry blond hair. The review also identified a separate 2005 anonymous tip that indicated the person likely lived in the area at the time of the murder."
"Ralston, 21, was found by a roommate in the downstairs bedroom of her Edgar Court apartment on Aug. 28, 1984. The San Jose State University student, who had a brown belt in karate and aspired to be a police officer, apparently fought furiously against her knife-wielding attacker. A small kitchen knife thought to be the murder weapon was found in the same room."
"Detectives are now conducting a review of the original evidence, prior investigative leads and any additional case materials to determine whether advancements in forensic technology or new information may help move the case forward."
Kelly Ralston, a 21-year-old San Jose State University student, was murdered in her apartment on August 28, 1984. She was found by her roommate with stab wounds from a kitchen knife. Despite extensive investigation at the time, the case remained unsolved. Recently, investigators reviewing the case discovered a previously undisclosed suspect description: a white man, 32-35 years old, 5'7" to 5'8" tall, with a thin build and strawberry blond hair. A 2005 anonymous tip indicated this person likely lived in the area during the murder. Police are now conducting a comprehensive review using modern forensic technology and seeking public tips to help solve the cold case.
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