34 years after murder, girlfriend arrested in D.C. cold case, police reveal domestic nature

After decades of investigation a breakthrough has been made in the case of the murder of Norman Rich known as Semo who was found shot to death inside his DC home on March 28 1990 His girlfriend at the time Shelia Brown now 66 years old and living in Annapolis Maryland has been arrested for the crime

The Arrest

Members of the Annapolis Police Department and the United States Marshals Service apprehended Brown on Wednesday Brown who is the mother of the couples three children had found Richs body in their home after returning from running errands She had reported that on her way out two men one of whom she recognized as Ducky had come looking for Rich Upon her return she discovered the front door open and Rich dead inside the bedroom

DecadesLong Investigation

Despite the initial investigation and an offer of a 25000 reward the killer had remained at large However DC police inspector Kevin Kentish revealed that detectives had continuously pursued the case over the years never giving up hope of solving the mystery Utilizing new technology and conducting extensive tests investigators were able to uncover new evidence and witness statements that ultimately led to the breakthrough in the longstanding case

Charges Filed

Following the recent developments Brown has been charged with second degree murder and obstruction of justice as indicated by a DC superior court indictment The arrest finally provides some closure to a case that shocked the community and went unsolved for 34 years

The arrest of Shelia Brown for the murder of Norman Rich has brought a new chapter to this decadesold case The perseverance and dedication of the investigative team have shown that justice can prevail even after many years have passed