cience led to BSO ultimately identifying a DNA profile that matched Rollison.

 His DNA would later prove that not only was he in the victim's apartment, but he was the person who had tied her up, beaten her, and sexually assaulted her,  said Gianino.

Rollison was already serving a nine-year sentence in California for attempted murder on a law enforcement officer.

 It's so brutal and so disgusting that someone would do that to a poor lady late in her life,  said Gianino,  I hope the courts see it the way the rest of society sees it and I hope now he never gets out. 

During bond court Monday, Rollison waived his appearance. Prosecutors told the judge he had been sentenced in California before being brought to Broward County to face the cold case charges.

 In a case like this where I was on scene in 1987 and physically met the victim, and now all these years later she's passed away, it feels like it went full circle, and we were able to provide her some rest, if there is such a thing for her,  Gianino said.  I think it's really important for people to know and to maintain hope. So long as there's DNA there's always a chance. 

Court records show California authorities have placed a hold on him, meaning he cannot be released even if bond is posted.

Rollison faces one count of sexual assault and one count of burglary.

A judge found probable cause and set Rollison's bond at $50,000 on the sexual battery charge and $80,000 on the burglary charge.

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