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DNA evidence leads to sex assault charges in case dating back 14 years

RED DEER, Alta. – DNA evidence has resulted in charges against a suspect in a violent sexual assault that took place in central Alberta 14 years ago.

An 18-year-old woman was attacked in a Red Deer park in July 1998.

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RCMP say DNA evidence was taken at the time, but no match was immediately found.

But two years ago a match was made and the accused was eventually located in Halifax.

Lawrence MacPherson, who is 36, faces three sex-related charges, including sexual assault.

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