ABC 7: Santa Clara man charged with murder in 1987 cold case
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- A Santa Clara man has been charged with the murder of someone he may have known - almost 40 years after the crime occurred.
Joseph Anthony Abeyta faces 25 to life if convicted of killing Jesus Ibarra of San Jose.
"That's one of the challenges in a cold case, but we're happy and eager to overcome those challenges and obtain justice for the victim's family," Santa Clara Co. Deputy District Attorney Michael Gilman said. "They were present here in court today and they just want justice."