Arrest In Dominique Allen's Murder

Jill Sheridan

Indianapolis Metro Police have arrested a man for the murder of 15-year old Dominique Allen.

Allen was hanging out on her sister’s porch on the city’s near-west side when she was taken in the early morning hours of August 31st. Her burned body was found later that day in the backyard of a nearby home.

On Friday morning, Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry and IMPD officials announced that 46-year old William Gholston has been charged with her murder.

Curry says Gholston’s DNA evidence was in the database and they were able to make a match.

"Male DNA was found in various spots including her sandal at the first location and her foot and hand off her body." says Curry.

Gholston had been released from prison earlier this year and was living in the area where Allen was abducted. He has a long criminal record but has denied having any involvement in her murder.

IMPD Detectives thanked the family and community for keeping Allen’s case in the spotlight.

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