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Authorities announced an arrest Thursday in connection with the slaying of a man in Oceanside nearly 16 years ago.
Jeffrey Roberson, 59, was taken into custody in Spring Valley on Wednesday for allegedly murdering Cecil Zachary Jr. in 2008, according to the Oceanside Police Department.
Cold-case investigators linked Roberson to the slaying through DNA evidence, OPD Detective Sergeant Dave Estrada said. During an interview with OPD Crimes of Violence Detectives after his arrest, Roberson admitted to the killing.
Police have released no suspected motive for the alleged murder nor disclosed the nature of the relationship, if any, between Roberson and Zachary.
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"This arrest is the result of years of dedicated investigative work and advancements in forensic technology," Estrada said.
Roberson was being held without bail at San Diego Central Jail pending arraignment, scheduled for Friday afternoon.
