Discarded trash uncaps 41-year-old murder case in ritzy seaside resort town, authorities say

After sitting cold for more than 40 years, a Rhode Island murder case may have been solved with the recovery of a discarded water bottle in a theater.

On Oct. 6, William "Billy" Morton was arrested and charged with first-degree murder for allegedly killing Hillary Hellewell in Newport in 1985.

After four decades, investigators used new DNA technology that allegedly links 61-year-old Morton to the crime.

DNA BREAKTHROUGH LEADS TO ARREST IN GRISLY 33-YEAR-OLD COLD CASE INVESTIGATORS NEVER GAVE UP ON

Since her death...