A significant breakthrough has been made in a cold case from 1986, identifying William Lester Suff, a notorious serial killer, as the murderer of 19-year-old Cathy Small. Small's body was discovered in South Pasadena, and DNA evidence led to Suff's confession. He is currently on death row for the murders of twelve other women. Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna emphasized that law enforcement has remained committed to seeking justice for Small and her family for nearly four decades. This case underscores the advancements in DNA technology that have helped solve numerous cold cases. The community had long been haunted by the unsolved murder, but officials expressed hope that this development would bring closure.