Update, or lack thereof

Spoke with the cold case detective again this afternoon. I am frustrated and discouraged. Our conversation lasted 89 seconds (I looked at the call timer on my cell phone).

He has nothing in writing from the crime lab, only verbal preliminary reports. He told me those reports "aren't very encouraging," but stated he doesn't go by anything unless he has it in writing. Maybe there have been differences in the verbal and written reports in the past.

I hope the written reports will identify the killer. I hate to think what it means if not. I haven't let myself go there. I had convinced myself the killer would be known once these reports were back. Soon after the DNA samples were initially submitted I asked the 1st detective what if there was no match. He told me he felt for certain there would be a match.

So, how much longer will we wait until we know for certain? Who knows. . . he gave me no indication of a timeline.