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New twist in Atlanta 'beauty queen' murder

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    Do letter and photos hold the key to solving cold case?

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Police in Georgia say new evidence released could help solve the brutal murder.

A model K went -- in 2008 take a look.

Sixty year old came when -- was living the good life in Gwinnett County Georgia.

A former model beloved by family and friends but on May first 2000 Nate.

Her husband Harold arrives home from work and finds -- dead.

Lying on the kitchen floor she was faced -- -- -- Hope pool of blood.

Police believe that sometime between one and 330 that day -- answers your front door and -- then attack.

Whoever came through the door -- -- immediately.

The scene offers few clues.

No belongings taken her purse and wallet untouched.

Investigators release a sketch of the man seen on the Reynolds property around the time of the murder.

But it turns out no -- -- Then last month.

New information.

Photographs found in the way annals belonging show -- mystery man unknown to family members who looks eerily similar to the man from the sketch.

And an obscene letter made from newspaper clippings police believed.

Was made by.

Exhume.

-- -- -- -- -- sister from Atlanta.

And Gwinnett county police detective -- Millsap is working the case thank you for being with us this evening.

Not Pam first let me say I'm so sorry for your loss and a very much appreciate your willingness to talk to us about the -- and I appreciate to have in this room right now.

-- -- sister's husband who has since deceased he has indicated that there are there were some marital difficulties that may be your sister had an affair and and she may have admitted that she was well.

Do you think is pleased.

Into her murder -- dole.

There's a personality.

-- why do you say that.

Well.

Reading a letter that the police department had gotten you know it it counted almost states that it.

We can have been happy together if it wasn't for her husband wasn't for the family.

-- what was your sister like I've seen this gorgeous.

She was -- -- She was a wife and left her husband dearly.

And has grandchildren.

And a wonderful sister she's a daughter she was an end.

And she was a fabulous personal lot of -- my -- had a lot of fun together.

Well -- detected Millsap.

When you started investigating this case.

-- did you have that letter that we just -- up that one it's pieced together.

That was sent to the Atlanta journal constitution.

I understand.

Saying as.

Pam said we could have been happy together.

Yes ma'am the letter came in shortly after the homicide.

It was mailed to Atlanta journal constitution.

And it was delivered to the original detective on the case and what -- the letter say.

The very first and so the letter.

Mentions her name's Kay went all and when it -- open that's how they need to.

That the letter was related to the case hearing Gwinnett -- It basically talks as if -- there was a scorned lover and there were some promises made that they were going to be together.

And obviously -- had chosen to stay with her husband.

And the last sentence said something about her family and refer to case family have messed it up.

Well that then you I'm sure -- the detectives assigned at the time.

One -- investigated.

Anyone that she may have had a relationship -- Why wasn't the original -- detective assigned to the case.

Yes ma'am that was those angles were looked at.

-- a couple of believe there was an ex husband that was looked at and there was a friend.

But there was no proof that she actually had an affair with those -- and detected you don't often get a letter like this.

All I imagine that it was very clear that this is someone that she opened the door for since the door there was no break in and that she had a relationship -- -- From the incident location in the crime scene there was no evidence that there was forced entry.

To the front of the residence or the real risk and so was obvious that she opened the door and that we believed that it was someone she knew and was comfortable win.

Pam you your sister after her husband.

Died -- in the -- in their Merrill home.

Up picture that is eerily similar to this sketch that was use store that was created.

All right around the time that your sister was murdered -- someone who was outside her house.

A week before and the day before yes you know anything about this.

I have no idea who it is this and I've asked.

Other friends and family members and we've not been able to come up with a name.

And detective this photograph -- and it's it's just like a fugitive if you remember what Harrison Ford goes to the one armed -- house.

You know he finds a picture and -- realizes that those guys -- -- friends.

You find in the family finds a picture -- matches in sketch.

Are you.

You any closer to finding out who this person is.

No -- We released it earlier to the media here locally.

We're hoping that with this show and other shows that are interest -- that someone.

Will recognize the sketch for the photo.

And be able to call and provide us some information.

On who the mystery guy gets in this photo well let's hope so and finally detective but no forensics on that letter.

No DNA no forensics.

No -- do it was sent off and tested and Allred results were negative.

All right Pam thank you so much for being with us here and -- Millsap thank you as well.

And anyone -- information on this case should call the Gwinnett county police at 7705135300.

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