David Hill, now 75 years old, was found guilty of raping a woman at knifepoint in an underground car park in Sheffield on September 7, 1985. The woman, who was returning to her car after a night out, provided a detailed statement to the police and had forensic samples taken from her clothing following the attack. Unfortunately, despite her efforts and the evidence collected, Hill was not identified at the time, and the victim passed away 12 years later, never seeing justice served for her brutal attack.

In 2018, South Yorkshire Police reopened the investigation as part of a cold case review, re-examining evidence from the original case. Although the initial DNA profiles did not yield a match on the national database, advancements and further testing in 2021 allowed investigators to link the DNA from the case to Hill, who had been added to the database after a separate arrest. This breakthrough finally provided the evidence needed to bring Hill to justice after decades.

Hill, residing in Rotherham, denied the charges of rape but was ultimately found guilty, highlighting the importance of modern forensic techniques in resolving cold cases and addressing sexual violence that perpetrators believe may go unpunished. This case serves as a poignant reminder of the lingering impact of such crimes on victims and their loved ones.