Historical Crime Files

DNA Links James Clark to Two 1970s Murders

DNA Links James Clark to Two 1970s Murders

DNA reportedly identified James Clark as the killer of Susan Rush and Brenda Ritter in two Pennsylvania murders dating to the 1970s; Clark died in 2023. Police have not ruled out additional victims, but none are established in available reporting, which offers limited detail about the forensic evidence and process.

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Updated Nov 7, 2026