Missourian charged in 1993 death of woman from Indianapolis

AP –  A Missouri man has been charged in the 1993 rape and slaying of a young Indianapolis woman after his DNA matched evidence found at the crime scene and on the victim’s body, authorities said.

52-year-old Dana Shepherd  of Columbia, Missouri, was arrested Friday in Missouri on murder, felony murder and rape charges in 19-year-old Carmen Van Huss’ killing,.

Shepherd was being held without bond Wednesday at the Boone County Jail.

He is awaiting extradition to Indiana.