From The Banner · Shayla Colon,Max Schaeffer · · 1m 10s
Baltimore cold case suspect charged after 40 years
Baltimore charges man accused of 1986 murder after DNA match
In brief
Baltimore charges man accused of 1986 murder after DNA match David Williams, 67, charged with first-degree murder for 1986 killing of Teresa Ann Houck after DNA evidence matched his sperm to victim Originally reported by The Banner.
Cold case timeline
Teresa Ann Houck's body found in Druid Hill Park in 1986 with three gunshot wounds. She was nude from waist down.
DNA breakthrough
Sperm found on Houck in 2005 matched to 1986 rape and nonfatal shooting. DNA matched Williams in 2025.
Williams' history
Williams, 67, was charged with first-degree murder for 1986 killing after DNA match. He was already serving life for 2025 shooting of his wife.
Alleged defense
Williams claimed he never had sexual intercourse with white women and wasn't in Maryland in 1986. He denied involvement in Houck's death.
New charges
Williams charged with first-degree murder and firearm offenses for 1986 killing. He was arrested in May 2026 after 2025 DNA match.
Law enforcement response
Baltimore State's Attorney Ivan Bates called the case a testament to forensic advancements and law enforcement commitment.
The main idea
David Williams, 67, charged with first-degree murder for 1986 killing of Teresa Ann Houck after DNA evidence matched his sperm to victim
