AKRON, Ohio — Police have arrested a man accused of brutally murdering a woman nearly three decades ago.
According to officials in Akron, 57-year-old Daniel L. Rees was taken into custody around 7 p.m. Wednesday. He is currently in the Summit County Jail, and his case is expected to go to a grand jury soon.
Rees allegedly beat, stabbed, and sexually assaulted 23-year-old Rachael M. Johnson way back on March 30, 1991. He then killed her by setting her on fire, and her body was found dumped on Weller Avenue.
It is unknown if the state will be able to pursue the death penalty against Rees. New DNA evidence apparently led authorities to him.
