In 1998, the murder of Sondra Better in West Palm Beach, Florida, cast a long shadow of mystery, remaining unsolved for two decades. The case experienced a dramatic turn in 2018 when Todd Barket, unsuspectingly, applied for a job, triggering a routine background check. This check led to a startling discovery through a police database, linking him directly to the crime scene with matching fingerprints and DNA evidence. This unexpected breakthrough finally closed a chapter on a 20-year-old cold case, delivering long-awaited justice to Sondra Better's family. It also provided the community, which had been haunted by the unresolved crime, with much-needed closure, highlighting the enduring impact of forensic science in solving crimes.