# Baltimore cold case suspect charged after 40 years

> Baltimore charges man accused of 1986 murder after DNA match
- Title: Baltimore cold case suspect charged after 40 years | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: baltimore, teresa ann houck, david williams, druid hill park, nfl, cold case, dna evidence, first degree murder, baltimore state's attorney, harford county sheriff's office, news, local
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/cold-case-teresa-ann-houck-druid-hill-park-5FYXMQU2OVAQPM4WXD764TQSDU
- Author: Shayla Colon,Max Schaeffer
- Published: 2026-09-21T20:35:24.864+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: baltimore, teresa ann houck, david williams, druid hill park, nfl, cold case, dna evidence, first degree murder, baltimore state's attorney, harford county sheriff's office, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

David Williams, 67, charged with first-degree murder for 1986 killing of Teresa Ann Houck after DNA evidence matched his sperm to victim