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Fugitive arrested after 30 years for rock singer killing

Published Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · Updated May 14

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Richard Werstine, a fugitive for over 30 years after being accused of killing rock singer Rodney Barger in 1993, was arrested in Panama on April 29. He was apprehended by the US Marshals Service and Panamanian authorities, having used fake identification and multiple aliases during his time on the run.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Richard Werstine, accused of killing rock singer Rodney Barger in 1993, was arrested in Panama on April 29 after more than 30 years as a fugitive.
  • Werstine was apprehended by the US Marshals Service and Panamanian authorities.
  • He had used fake identification and multiple aliases during his time as a fugitive.

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    Richard Werstine, accused of killing rock singer Rodney Barger in 1993, was arrested in Panama after more than 30 years as a fugitive. He was apprehended by the US Marshals Service and Panamanian authorities, having used fake identification and multiple aliases.

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