It was a case that gained widespread media attention because the girl's father was initially blamed for her death.. even spending time in jail. CBS News correspondent Cynthia Bowers has more.
Within hours of being reported missing, the body of little Riley Fox was found in a creek a few miles from her home. the 3 year old had been brutally raped and drowned. It was a crime that tore at the very fabric of the community.
Adding to the horror was the quick arrest and confession of Riley's dad Kevin. Although he soon said his confession had been coerced Fox spent nine months behind bars before it was determined DNA at the crime scene was not his.
But catching the real killer took much longer and required help from the FBI.. (who was) finally able to find a DNA match with 38 year old Scott Eby, a registered sex offender already behind bars for raping his sister in 2005. At the time of Riley's kidnapping Eby was living nearby.
In a prepared statement Riley's parents Kevin and Melissa expressed their thanks, saying "finally there can be justice for Riley…" (graphic out)
And justice for investigators who never gave up. Cynthia Bowers CBS News Chicago.
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