Man Who Claimed 49 Killings Still Under Investigation

COLORADO SPRINGS, Co. (AP) – A convicted killer’s stunning claim that he was responsible for up to 49 slayings has rekindled investigations in at least seven states.

But no new charges have been filed since his account was made public one year ago. The Gazette newspaper of Colorado reported today authorities in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas say they are reviewing Robert Charles Browne’s claims.

Officials in four other states have ruled him out as a suspect or dropped their investigations for lack of evidence. It wasn’t clear whether or when Browne might be charged, and some investigators said they were proceeding with care.

The 54-year-old is serving two life sentences in Colorado for the murders of 13-year-old Heather Dawn Church in 1991 and 15-year-old Rocio Sperry in 1987.

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