DNA leads to suspect after 19 years, FBI says

By Mayra Cuevas-Nazario

(CNN) -- A suspect has been arrested in the 1990 abduction and attempted murder of an 8-year-old Texas girl, a spokeswoman for the FBI's Houston, Texas, office said.

Jennifer Schuett speaks at a news conference, urging other victims of violent crime to use their voices.

Jennifer Schuett speaks at a news conference, urging other victims of violent crime to use their voices.

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The victim, Jennifer Schuett, is now 27. She recently shared her story with CNN in hopes of someday bringing her attacker to justice.

Schuett fought tears as she spoke at a news conference in Dickinson, Texas.

"This event in my life was a tragic one," she said. "But today, 19 years later, I stand here and want you all to know that I am OK. I am not a victim, but instead, victorious."

She continued, "I hope that my case will remain as a reminder to all victims of violent crime to never give up hope ... With determination and by using your voice to speak out, you are capable of anything."   Read more at http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/10/13/texas.rape.arrest/index.html?iref=topnews