Woman's remains identified by DNA in Virginia, exposing second alleged murder linked to same 4 suspects
DNA analysis identified Helen Marie Pullen Banks months after her remains were found, linking her death to four suspects in a second Virginia murder.
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- Primary source: Fox News
- Published: Jul 22, 2026, 2:12 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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