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Former husband arrested in Big Bear Lake cold case
DNA identifies Jill Maiorca's remains, leading to ex-husband's arrest.
In brief
DNA identifies Jill Maiorca's remains, leading to ex-husband's arrest. Jeff Maiorca, Jill Maiorca's former husband, was arrested for her murder after DNA matched remains found in Big Bear Lake in 2020. Originally reported by ABC7 San Francisco.
Remains found in 2020
Jill Maiorca's remains were discovered under a Big Bear Lake cabin in 2020.
DNA identifies remains
San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus said DNA analysis confirmed the remains belonged to Jill Maiorca.
Ex-husband arrested
Jeff Maiorca, Jill's former husband, was arrested after DNA matched remains found in 2020.
Murder timeline
Jill was murdered in 2006 but reported missing in 2007, with her remains found in 2020.
Charges and hearing
Jeff Maiorca faces first and second-degree murder charges with enhancements for using a deadly weapon.
The one thing
Jeff Maiorca, Jill Maiorca's former husband, was arrested for her murder after DNA matched remains found in Big Bear Lake in 2020.
