Could a decades-old DNA sample solve the yogurt shop murder case?
A decades-old DNA sample has led to the identification of Robert Eugene Brashers as the suspect in the yogurt shop murders that occurred in Austin, Texas, in 1991. The four men wrongfully accused of the crime were exonerated in February 2026, and the City of Austin has agreed to a $35 million settlement for them. Advances in DNA technology have reignited hope for solving this long-cold case.
- ▪Robert Eugene Brashers was identified as the suspect in the yogurt shop murders through DNA testing.
- ▪The four men wrongfully accused of the murders were exonerated in February 2026.
- ▪The City of Austin agreed to pay a $35 million settlement to the exonerated men.
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48 Hours Could a DNA sample from more than 30 years ago solve the infamous yogurt shop murder case? .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-48-hours.jpg'); } By Stephanie Slifer Updated on: May 29, 2026 / 10:28 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google CASE UPDATE: In September 2025, the Austin Police Department identified Robert Eugene Brashers, a serial killer and rapist, as the suspect in the Texas yogurt shop murders. Brashers, who is deceased, was tied to the murders through DNA testing. On Feb. 19, 2026, a judge declared innocent the four men who were wrongfully accused of the murders — formally exonerating them.
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