Authorities have announced an arrest in a murder case that has remained unsolved for nearly 16 years. Jeffrey Roberson, 59, was taken into custody on Wednesday in Spring Valley for the alleged murder of Cecil Zachary Jr. in 2008, according to the Oceanside Police Department.
The breakthrough in the cold case came when investigators linked Roberson to the crime through DNA evidence, as detailed by OPD Detective Sergeant Dave Estrada. Following his arrest, Roberson reportedly confessed to the killing during an interview with OPD Crimes of Violence Detectives.
As of now, police have not revealed a suspected motive for the murder or the nature of the relationship, if any, between Roberson and Zachary. Estrada Stated:
This arrest is the result of years of dedicated investigative work and advancements in forensic technology.
Roberson is currently being held without bail at San Diego Central Jail and is scheduled to be arraigned on Friday afternoon.
