vanessa marcotte's body was found last summer, just half mile from her mother's home in massachusettsand now police have announced that they have made an arrest. eva pilgrim is here and covering the story for us this morning. eva, good morning. >> reporter: good morning. she went for a run in the middle of the day and never came back. after eight long months of waiting this morning, finally an arrest. investigators crediting an alert state trooper, and vanessa marcotte, the victim herself, for helping catch this suspect. >> we got him. >> reporter: relief this morning. as police report the murder of a young woman out for a run finally solved. >> we never lost faith that this day would come. >> reporter: authorities say 31-year-old angelo colon-ortiz attacked vanessa marcotte. marcotte, who lived in new york city, disappeared after going for a run in broad daylight near her mother's home in princeton, massachusetts on august 7th. hours later, a police canine unit finding her body in the wooded area nearby. witnesses saying there was a dark-colored suv in the area. >> not a day goes by

that this day would come. >> reporter: authorities say 31-year-old angelo colon-ortiz attacked vanessa marcottemarcotte, who lived in new york city, disappear after going for a run in broad daylight near her mother's home in princeton, massachusetts. hours later, a police canine unit finding her body in the woods nearby. witnesses sooi saying there was a dark-colored suv in the area. >> not a day goes by that we don't reflect on the enormity of our loss. >> reporter: after months of nothing, an alert state trooper spotted an suv matching the description of the one seen the day marcotte was killed. writing down the license plate number on his hand. eventually leading him to angelo colon-ortiz. >> we do believe he was working in the area and had been for some time. >> reporter: authorities say vanessa march -- marcette in the fight for her life, gave them the clue. >> it was through her determined fight, her efforts, that we obtained the dna of her killer. >> reporter: that dna under her finger nails. authorities say ortiz gave a voluntary dna sample. it was a match. >> she was a loving, caring,

. >> reporter: the alleged killer of 27-year-old vanessa marcotte is now in police >> reporter: behind bars and being held on $10 million bail, eight months after the google employee's body was found. >> it was through higher determined fight and her efforts that we obtained the dna of her killer. >> reporter: this morning, her family is talking to "gma." >> as her cousin, i will always, always be proud of her. she is a fighter. every day, she makes me want to be a better person. >> finding the person that did this is not going to bring vanessa back. we're relieved. it gives our family some peace that the person is found and he can't do it to someone else. >> reporter: linsey davis, abc news, boston. >> we'll have more on "gma" later today. >>> a brawl got the attention of walmart shoppers and police. two women got into an argument that led to a fight. both of their husbands became involved. one was knocked unconscious during the mele rks. the oth w an 11-year-old girl was also injured. >>> it's been ten years since the mass shooting at virginia tech. the school marked the anniversary

. >> reporter: the alleged killer of 27-year-old vanessa marcott is behind bars and being held on bail. >> it was her efforts that we obtained the dna of her killer. this morning her family is talking to "g.m.a." >> as her cousin i will always be proud of her, she is a fighter and everyday she makes me want to be a better person. >> finding the person that did this is not going to bring her back, but we're relieved and it gives the family some peace that the person is found and he can't do this to someone else. >> reporter: coming up at 7:00 a.m. form fbi special agent brad garrett weighs in on the case. with your "g.m.a." first look, i'm lindsey davis, "g.m.a." boston. managing blood sugar is not a marathon it's a series of smart choices. like using glucerna to replace one meal or snack a day. glucerna products have up to 15 grams of protein to help manage hunger and carbsteady, unique blends of slow release carbs to help minimize blood sugar spikes. every meal every craving. you r ♪ happiness is powerful flea and tick protection from nexgard. a delicious chew that protects for an ent

vanessa marcotte lived in new york city.e was jogging near her mother's home in massachusetts in august, when she disappeared. a police k-9 unit found her body in a wooded area nearby. there was d-n-a of her killer on her hands.. and police say a d-n-a swab taken from colon-ortiz matches that d-n-a. time now for weather - showers possible through - up & down temperatures this week - cooler weekend ahead today: mostly cloudy. showers possible through 3pm. clearing late. highs: 70-75 winds: nw 5-10 mph tonight: mainly clear and cool. lows: 44-54 winds: n 5 mph tuesday: mostly sunny and pleasant. highs: 69-74 winds: se 5-10 mph coming up - swimming safety. the new technology that could save lives at the beach this summer. and google going high fashion? why you may want giant for style tips - next. at perdue, we take some unexpected extra steps to raise healthy chickens with no antibiotics ever. like putting oregano in their water. it has natural antioxidants and we don't have to use antibiotics in their diet. perdue. over 200 p

angelo colon-ortiz pleaded not guilty to attacking vanessa marcotte, last august.e arrested him over the weekend after investigators said -- they linked his d-n-a to the crime scene. defense attorneys expect colon-ortiz, who does not speak english, to be charged with murder in the coming weeks. investigators say -- colon-ortiz was a delivery driver and familiar with the area where marcotte was murdered. a major search effort resumes this morning in canyon national park-- after a mother and son fall into a creek. the pair lost their footing on saturday during a family trip and were swept away in the creek's water. loved ones are hoping the two are on a boulder or found a cave for shelter. crews are now using drones and helicopters to aid in the search. the jokers jinx roller coaster will be back open today at six flags in upper marlboro. the ride stalled last week- leaving 24 people stranded for hours! no one was injured. a spokeswoman for the park says technicians fixed a problem with a wheel on the train - and inspectors cleared the ride to resume. it's xx and we'

knowing if a cold blooded killer remained in the area after sexually assaulting and killing vanessa marcotte as she went for a run-on august 7th. but while they've waited, state police say authorities worked. >> no one ever stopped thinking about ms. marcotte and how we can solve this case. >> reporter: finally, county district attorney is confident they have. >> we're very comfortable we've got vanessa marcotte's killer. >> reporter: they believe along the jogging route was ortiz of worcestor. it was an alert state trooper who spotted him and relentlessly pursued. >> we knew we were looking for a dark suv and hispanic male. he wrote the plate down on his hand. >> reporter: the trooper went to the suspect's home but the suspect wasn't there. so the trooper left a business card asking for him to give him a call. but the call never came. so he went back the next day with a partner. this time the suspect came to the door and voluntarily provided a cheek swab. >> i'm going to call at 3:00. we've got a dna hit. >> reporter: the match he received between marcotte's hands and dna sample between ort

authorities say 31-year-old angelo colon ortiz attacked vanessa marcotte. the 27-year-old google employee home visiting her family in princeton, massachusetts. she went out for a run in broad daylight on august 7th. when she didn't return, her family called police. marcotte's body was found in the woods, off a two-lane road, half a mile from her mother's home. >> it was through her determined fight and her efforts that we obtained the dna of her killer. >> reporter: investigators say ortiz's dna was found under marcotte's fingernails. after the murder, more than 1300 tips poured in, many describing a dark colored suv and its driver. an alert state trooper spotted that suv. >> he looked at the driver of the vehicle. and it matched our suspect. >> reporter: ortiz gave a voluntary dna sample. it was a match. >> she was a loving, caring and intelligent young woman who had her whole life ahead of her. >> reporter: ortiz isn't charged with murder yet, although authorities expect those charges to come soon. tom? >> eva, t outrage. two georgia police officers fired

charged in the death of vanessa marcotte, a google executive.prosecutors said angelo colon-ortiz killed her nearly eight months ago. authorities say he was working in the area and that dna evidence led to his arrest. >>> prince harry is revealing his personal battle, revealing in fact that he went into therapy three years ago. struggling for years over the death of his mother, princess diana. now nearly two decades ago. prince harry said he was close to a complete emotional breakdown. describing a period in his 20s as, quote, total chaos. >> i can safely say losing my mum at the age of 12 and therefore shutting down all of my emotions for the last 20 years has had quite a serious effect. >> prince harry said his brother prince william urged him to get counseling. the two princes pushing their campaign for mental health awareness. >>> when we come back here tonight -- america strong. something we never knew about the boston marathon and why it's suddenly back in the news tonight. ito treat your toughy nasal allergies... ...listen up. unlike pills

the family of vanessa marcotte, who worked as a google account manager, says her spirit will live onsing gratitude to the worcester county d.a. and state and local police for making an arrest. investigators say dna evidence links angel colon-ortiz with the crime. he's now in custody and expected to appear in court next week. the 27-year-old disappeared on a run last summer while visiting family. >>> and we're learning about some new turbulence at united airlines. this couple on their way to get married say they were taken off a flight this weekend. the airline said the couple repeatedly tried to sit in upgraded seats. and were asked to disembark. this, after the uproar after a doctor was physically removed from a flight this week. >>> and this headline about the first lady and barron trump. news reports indicating they're heading to the white house soon. the 11-year-old finishing up school in new york. >>> now to a battle between a police detective and a fierce goose. this clarksville officer on his way back to the office, running into some trouble. that goose, protecting a nest. del

vanessa marcotte was killed more than eight months ago. she was in town visiting her mother.as the latest. >> reporter: the worchester district attorney says the actions of an alert massachusetts trooper and the victim herself led investigators to a suspect. >> she is my other half. >> reporter: caroline is her younger cousin. >> she loved to run, and she loved to practice yoga. anything outside, being with friends and family. >> reporter: she says when massachusetts police arrested 31-year-old angelo colon ortiz, it was a relief. she was killed last august near an afternoon jog near her mother's home. they found her naked and burned body half a mile away. they say she put up a fight, which helped piece together a profile. >> dna was obtained from an examination of her hands. >> reporter: state police found a match for that dna. marcotte was one of three females killed. runners world conducted a poll. 42% of women say they only run when it's light out. 71% consider how many other people will be on their route. police received more than 1300 tips during the investigation. last

vanessa marcotte, a 27-year-old, google employee, was visiting her mother when she was killed.olice charged angelo colon-ortiz with aggravated assault and battery and assault with intent to rape. tony is at the police barracks. tony, good morning. >> the suspect is being held here on a 10 dlmds bond. over the weekend the worcester district attorney says the actions of an alert massachusetts state trooper and the victim herself led investigators to a suspect. >> she was my other half. she is my person. >> reporter: caroline is vanessa marcotte's younger cousin. >> she loved to run and she loved to practice yoga, anything outside being with friends and family. >> reporter: she says when massachusetts police arrested 31-year-old angelo colon-ortiz in connection with marcotte's murder it was a relief. >> we got him. >> reporter: the 27-year-old was killed last august during an afternoon jog near her mother's princeton, massachusetts home. hours after she disappeared, canine dogs found her naked and burned body in the woods half a mile away. worcester county district attorney joseph

vanessa marcotte was out running your her home when she was killed.her body was found in a wooded area in princeton, massachusetts. last august, the 27-year-old was an account manager for google. >>> authorities have arrested 31-year-old angelo ortiz. >> dna was found from an autopsy from an examination of her lunged at the massachusetts state police crime lab. on friday, state police found a match for the dna. they determined that the suspect was the match. >> the suspect will be arraigned on tuesday and faces charges that include aggravated assault and battery, and assault with intent to rape, murder charges are expected soon. >>> there is word tonight a silicon valley firm is getting on well compressed after allegations that is firing workers just before they invest into stock options. louisburg reports nine senior executives have left titanium company in the last eight months. five people told bloomberg they were fired weeks before their stock options were to vest. a spokesman said the firings were made for inappropriate conduct. the tanium compan

>> reporter: this morning, the man police believe brutally attack and assaulted 27-year-old vanessa marcottes behind bars. >> we never lost faith that this day would come. >> reporter: last august, marcotte, a google employee, went for a jog in broad daylight and never returned. now, eight months later, police have arrested 31-year-old angelo colon-ortiz in connection with her death, after a vigilant state trooper spotted him in a dark suv matching up with seen connon the day she was killed. >> we would like to thank him and just everybody's efforts in finding the suspect that led to the arrest. >> reporter: authorities released little information on the suspect, colon-ortiz. a hispanic male who only speaks some english and is believed to have though prior criminal history. he lives in worcester, roughly 15 miles from the crime scene is believed to have been working in the area around the time of her murder. authorities say it was marcotte herself who gave the critical clues. putting up a fight. getting dna und fingernails. police say colon-ortiz gave a voluntary dna sampl. >> it was through

. >> the alleged killer of vanessa marcotte is in custody.s, eight months after the google employee's body was found. >> through her determined the killer. >> as her cousin, i will always, always be proud of her. she is a fighter and every day she makes me want to be a better person. >> finding the person that did this is going to bring her back, but it gives our families some that he can't do this to someone else. >> coming up, former agent garrett weighs in on the case. abc news, boston. this is the silverado special edition. man: this is one gorgeous truck. oh, did i say there's only one special edition? because, actually there's five. woman: ooohh!! uh! man 2: hooooly mackerel. man 3: wow. man 4: nice. strength and style. which one's your favourite? come home with me! make a strong decision. find your tag and get 16% below msrp on select silverado 1500 pickups in stock. find new roads at your local chevy dealer. are you one sneeze away from being voted out of the carpool? try zyrtec® it's s

vanessa marcotte was an account manager for google in new york city.y marches and test across the country. they were in chicago, atlanta, washington d.c., new york and elsewhere. some protest turned violent and there were arrests. they are calling on president trump to release his tax returns saying americans deserve to know about any potential conflicts of interest. brian is live in the new york city newsroom at the latest. what was the message from the protesters. reporter: the main message was we care about your tax return, mr. president. close to 70 organizations planned for march. many of the same groups that planned the women's march in january. protesters and 150 cities throughout the u.s. are demanding president trump release his tax returns. protesters and washington d.c. and chicago and nashville marched across the country. they are demanding transparency, the same transparency every president has given since jimmy carter. the fact that president trump has not is fueling their belief that he has something to hide. today we heard his tax retur

you have a story for us call our tip lane 888-996-tips or sell an e-mail to the yunt@nbc b >> vanessa marcotte was killed while she was out for a jog near her mom's house 50 miles west of boston and this all happened last august. >>> a solano county high schoolteacher in trouble with the law for the second time this month, but this time she's accused of having sex with a 17-year-old student. rina lane of benicia high school turned herself in on easter sunday. earlier this month the english and special needs teacher was found with marijuana and stolen property in her car near campus. the teenager she's accused of having a relationship with admitted to stealing those items and putting them inside lane's car with her permission. it was then that detectives say they discovered that lane was having an inappropriate relationship with the teenager. >>> a man arrested by san jose state university police is now suing the university for excessive force. police arrested that man two years ago for public drunkenness at a campus event and according to "the mercury news" he says when he didn't leave immedia

vanessa marcotte out running near her mother' home last august when she was killed her body was founda in princeton. the 27-year-old was an account manager for google. authorities have arrested 31-year-old angelo cologne ortiz after matching him to dna found under her fingernails. >>> the sister of celtic star isaia thomas was killed in a one-car accident early yesterday morning. police say that china thomas was knocked wearing her seat belt and died at the scene on under state five in federal way, washington. she was only 22 years old. isaia thomas is expected to play in the game tomorrow night against the bulls in boston. >>> the world's oldest person emma more reno died in her home in northern italy. she had full life. she was 117 years old born on november 29th, 1899. she's believed to have been the last surviving person in the world who was born in the 1800s. >>> it's 7:36. animal rescue group if australia is pleading for someone to return the baby kuala they stole. three babies actually -- three babies were among 11 being treated with medication and are too young to tendon for t