Acevedo, who is currently serving one to three years in prison for a DWI conviction, was remanded without bail.
A spokesman for the district attorney said a DNA match led to the charges against Acevedo. He did not elaborate.
Yonkers man charged in 3 cold case killings
YONKERS
Francisco Acevedo pleaded not guilty at his arraignment
Wednesday. He was charged with murder in the deaths of the women in
1989, 1991 and 1996. His defense attorney did not immediately
return a call for comment. Two of the victims had arrest records in
New York City for prostitution.
