Sarah Yarborough's killer had been in prison for attacking another woman, but was released early
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The 1991 murder of Sarah Yarborough shook the community of Federal Way, Washington, to its core — a 16-year-old girl found strangled on the campus of the local high school, still partially dressed in her drill team uniform. It was an image that stayed with even the most experienced investigators, and Sarah's family and friends were forever affected by her death.
Generations of King County investigators worked the case – chasing down over 4,000 leads – but for decades the identity of Sarah's killer remained a mystery. When an arrest was finally made 28 years later, the suspect's criminal history revealed an alarming pattern of behavior, and to one woman, sparked outrage at what she calls a failure of the criminal justice system.
"48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales covers the case in "The Hunt for Sarah Yarborough's Killer" airing Saturday, Nov. 18 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
