NewsThe GuardianMay 13, 2026United States
1993 Murder Suspect Arrested in Panama
Richard Werstine has been arrested in Panama after spending over 30 years on the run. He is accused of murdering his friend, rock singer Rodney Barger, in 1993.
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This arrest brings closure to a decades-old cold case involving a violent crime.
Key Facts
- Richard Werstine was arrested in Panama after 30 years of evading authorities.
- The suspect was wanted for the 1993 murder of Rodney Barger, the vocalist for the band Cold as Life.