Man arrested in 23-year-old cold case for attacking jogger at Penn State

Officials announced that DNA from a coffee cup led them to Alan Kurt Rillema.
Thursday, April 27, 2023
STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Authorities have made an arrest in a cold case that dates back 23 years at the Pennsylvania State University.

Officials announced that DNA from a coffee cup led them to Alan Kurt Rillema, who is accused of attacking a woman while she was jogging.
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Police say Rillema committed the crime at knifepoint on a golf course at Penn State back in 2000.

The 51 year old's DNA was also linked to a rape on a golf course in Michigan from 1999.
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Authorities said Rillema is an avid golfer who's played all over the country.

He was arrested last week in Michigan where he is being held tonight.
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