# Former husband arrested in Big Bear Lake cold case

> DNA identifies Jill Maiorca's remains, leading to ex-husband's arrest.
- Title: Former husband arrested in Big Bear Lake cold case | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: ABC7 San Francisco — https://abc7news.com/post/big-bear-lake-cold-case-former-husband-arrested-murder-dna-identifies-remains-jill-maiorcain-southern-california/19872682
- Published: 2026-09-25T20:46:14+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jill maiorca, big bear lake, san bernardino county, cold case, murder, arrest, dna, jeff maiorca, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Jeff Maiorca, Jill Maiorca's former husband, was arrested for her murder after DNA matched remains found in Big Bear Lake in 2020.