DNA Leads To Arrest In Flower Shop Killings

SUITLAND, Md. (AP) - Almost three years after the brutal killings of two elderly women inside a flower store, Prince George's County authorities now have a suspect.

They don't have to worry about Adam Neal going anywhere. He's already behind bars in Fairfax County on a parole violation. P.G. police are now seeking a warrant charging him with two counts of murder.

Authorities say DNA evidence links the 24-year-old suspect to the stabbing deaths of 76-year-old Mary McDonald and 73-year-old Madeline Thompson. They were killed on September 24th, 2003, inside the Suitland Florist, on Suitland Road.

Police say while the DNA match is considered a break in the case, their investigation continues.

Meanwhile, Mary Frances McDonald daughter is relieved that there's been an arrest in the case.

Ann Swann says she and her family have no hatred toward Neal, but she's glad he is off the streets.