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Man charged in 1993 murder of Calif bar owner
The Associated Press
Posted: 04/28/2010 02:51:03 PM PDT
http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/localnews/ci_14977447
The Associated Press
Posted: 04/28/2010 02:51:03 PM PDT
MARTINEZ, Calif.Investigators believe they've found the killer of a Contra Costa County bar owner who was fatally shot in his business 17 years ago.
Sheriff's officials had a few leads but made no arrests immediately after the 1993 death of 55-year-old Louis Fernandez, who body was found by bar patrons at Ike's Acme Club in Oakley.
Nearly two decades later, investigators used DNA evidence from a beer bottle to link 48-year-old Edward Paul Byrns to the scene. They say a gun found at the suspect's father's house may have been the weapon used in the killing.
Byrns was arraigned Tuesday on murder and armed robbery charges. He's due back in court May 6 to enter a plea.
Byrns is being held on $1.2 million bail.
http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/localnews/ci_14977447