AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) - Auburn Police arrested a 39-year-old man Sunday on charges of first-degree sodomy in connection with a 2008 sexual assault case that remained unsolved for more than 17 years.

Cord Smith of Auburn was arrested Nov. 16 after DNA evidence linked him to the crime, police said.

The investigation began in March 2008 when Auburn Police responded to a report of sexual assault. The victim reported being sexually assaulted at an Auburn residence just before calling emergency services.

The suspect was unknown to the victim, but the victim provided a description and details about the crime. Detectives processed the scene and collected evidence that supported the victim’s account.

Evidence was submitted to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for analysis. The suspect r

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