"During a review of the case, investigators found a description of a possible suspect that had not been disclosed to the public, according to San Jose police Sgt. Jorge Garibay. The person was described as a white man, 32 to 35 years old and 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 8 inches tall, Garibay said. He also had a thin build and strawberry blond hair."
"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, this news organization reported in 1989."
"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. Found by her roommate in her bedroom, she had been stabbed with 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 to 35 years old, 5 feet 7 to 8 inches tall, with a thin build and strawberry blond hair. A separate 2005 anonymous tip indicated this person likely lived in the area during the murder. Detectives are now re-examining original evidence and investigative leads, utilizing advancements in forensic technology to potentially solve the cold case.
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