The following is from the Pittsburg Police Department:
PITTSBURG PD INVESTIGATORS MAKE ARREST IN 2007 COLD CASE HOMICIDE
DNA Evidence Linked Suspect to Killing
Nearly 16 years after the killing of a Pittsburg man, DNA evidence has led to the arrest of his killer. On June 7, 2023, Pittsburg Police Department detectives arrested 40-year-old Desante Blake of Antioch for the 2007 murder of Larry Abercrombie.
On June 8, 2007, Abercrombie was found suffering from gunshot wounds in front of his home in the 200 block of S. Catamaran Circle. Despite an extensive investigation at the time, no arrests were made, and the case remained unsolved for nearly two decades.
Recently, a Pittsburg Police Department Cold Case detective, who has been actively working this case, submitted evidence collected from the crime scene to the Contra Costa County Crime Lab for additional DNA testing, utilizing modernized technology. The crime lab was able to get a DNA match for the suspect and after a thorough investigation, detectives obtained a warrant for Blake’s arrest. Detectives also conducted a search warrant at Blake’s home in Antioch where additional evidence was located that further implicated him in the crime. Blake was booked into the Contra Costa County Jail for murder.
Additionally, the case was presented to the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office, which filed murder charges against Blake.
“Pittsburg PD is dedicated to solving unsolved cases and bringing justice to victims and their families,” said Chief Steve Albanese, “The arrest in this cold case homicide serves as a reminder that justice can be served no matter how much time has passed.”
If anyone has additional information related to this case, we ask you to please contact the Investigations Division at 925-252-4151
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I wanna see this case profiled on Forensic Files.
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Kudos to the detective on his/her doggedness to identify the killer.
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You can”t outrun a Motorola nor your own DNA.
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Pittsburg Law Enforcement continues to never forget the unsolved. Thanks to new technology to help solve old cases and bring the perps to justice no matter how long.
Bravo to the Pittsburg Law Enforcement for your tenacity in solving crimes and thank you for trying to make Pittsburg a better city to live in.
Strong Salute to Pittsburg P.D.
You have to be so careful what you name your children.
Kudos to PLE! … now Becton do your job and stop the revolving doo!