# DNA evidence solves 2012 murder of North Carolina student Faith Hedgepeth, 14 years later

- Source: Times of India
- Published: 2026-10-25T16:01:31+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/in-2012-19-year-old-north-carolina-student-faith-hedgepeth-was-found-murdered-in-her-apartment-14-years-later-dna-evidence-helped-convict-a-man-who-received-life-in-prison-without-parole/articleshow/135193854.cms
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Miguel Salguero Olivares has received a life sentence for the chilling murder of Faith Hedgepeth, whose case remained a mystery for nearly ten years. Thanks to DNA evidence, he was arrested and convicted of first-degree murder, rape, and burglary. Faith's lifeless body was found in her apartment in September 2012 after a fun night out.

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