Fugitive tied to decades-old slaying of punk rocker roommate caught in tropical hot spot: feds

Richard Werstine, a 56-year-old Michigan man, was arrested in Panama City after evading authorities for over three decades for allegedly killing his punk-rock singer roommate Rodney Barger. Werstine was sought by authorities since 1993 and was finally caught on April 29, 2026. He confessed to his true identity and was extradited to the United States.