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Supreme Court grants last-minute stay in Texas execution of man requesting DNA tests

The Supreme Court stayed Ruben Gutierrez's execution in Texas due to lack of DNA testing, highlighting the importance of forensic evidence in capital cases.

'Sara Sharif's injuries included probable human bite marks and iron burn'

The trial centers on the alleged murder of Sara Sharif by her father, stepmother, and uncle, highlighting a history of abuse.

Alameda County DA's Office dismisses manslaughter case against lone remaining officer charged in death of Mario Gonzalez

The manslaughter case against Officer Eric McKinley was dismissed due to inconsistent expert testimony.

Brian Walshe tentatively heading to trial in October 2025

Brian Walshe's murder trial jury selection is set to begin in October 2025, with ongoing forensic investigations complicating the case.

Supreme Court grants last-minute stay in Texas execution of man requesting DNA tests

The Supreme Court stayed Ruben Gutierrez's execution in Texas due to lack of DNA testing, highlighting the importance of forensic evidence in capital cases.

'Sara Sharif's injuries included probable human bite marks and iron burn'

The trial centers on the alleged murder of Sara Sharif by her father, stepmother, and uncle, highlighting a history of abuse.

Alameda County DA's Office dismisses manslaughter case against lone remaining officer charged in death of Mario Gonzalez

The manslaughter case against Officer Eric McKinley was dismissed due to inconsistent expert testimony.

Brian Walshe tentatively heading to trial in October 2025

Brian Walshe's murder trial jury selection is set to begin in October 2025, with ongoing forensic investigations complicating the case.
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How the trail on missing Kyran Durnin ran cold after May 2022

Gardaí are investigating communications from May 2022 in relation to the suspicious disappearance and presumed death of six-year-old Kyran Durnin.

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman, 31, found stabbed to death in home

Murder investigation launched after woman found stabbed to death in south London
24-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder in Lewisham

How the trail on missing Kyran Durnin ran cold after May 2022

Gardaí are investigating communications from May 2022 in relation to the suspicious disappearance and presumed death of six-year-old Kyran Durnin.

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman, 31, found stabbed to death in home

Murder investigation launched after woman found stabbed to death in south London
24-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder in Lewisham
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JUST IN: Fingerprints at CEO Murder Scene Match Luigi Mangione

Evidence is building against Luigi Mangione in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, including a fingerprint match and a manifesto.

Luigi Mangione's fingerprints match those on KIND bar, water bottle found near scene of Brian Thompson shooting

Forensic evidence links Luigi Mangione to the scene of the shooting.
Investigations are ongoing to connect Mangione to the firearm used in the crime.

JUST IN: Fingerprints at CEO Murder Scene Match Luigi Mangione

Evidence is building against Luigi Mangione in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, including a fingerprint match and a manifesto.

Luigi Mangione's fingerprints match those on KIND bar, water bottle found near scene of Brian Thompson shooting

Forensic evidence links Luigi Mangione to the scene of the shooting.
Investigations are ongoing to connect Mangione to the firearm used in the crime.
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'Good Samaritan raped in Lewisham by drunk stranger she was trying to help'

A woman was raped by a drunken stranger she was trying to help get home, leading to a trial against Craig Dorney.

Lewisham man guilty of raping Good Samaritan' as she tried to help him

Craig Dorney was found guilty of raping a woman who tried to help him after he was found passed out in a taxi.

'Good Samaritan raped in Lewisham by drunk stranger she was trying to help'

A woman was raped by a drunken stranger she was trying to help get home, leading to a trial against Craig Dorney.

Lewisham man guilty of raping Good Samaritan' as she tried to help him

Craig Dorney was found guilty of raping a woman who tried to help him after he was found passed out in a taxi.
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Montana camper offered his killer a beer and it held suspect's DNA, sheriff says

Daren Abbey confessed to the murder of Dustin Kjersem, identified through DNA evidence from a beer can left at the campsite.

Arrest made in 1978 Western Mass. double murder

Timothy Scott Joley has been arrested for his alleged role in a 46-year-old double homicide cold case involving Theresa Marcoux and Mark Harnish.

Montana camper offered his killer a beer and it held suspect's DNA, sheriff says

Daren Abbey confessed to the murder of Dustin Kjersem, identified through DNA evidence from a beer can left at the campsite.

Arrest made in 1978 Western Mass. double murder

Timothy Scott Joley has been arrested for his alleged role in a 46-year-old double homicide cold case involving Theresa Marcoux and Mark Harnish.
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Sara Sharif suffered multiple fractures across 25 locations on her body, court told

Sara Sharif endured severe injuries, likely from blunt force trauma and strangulation, indicating a prolonged pattern of abuse before her tragic death.

Prosecution, defense ask to delay Karen Read's second trial until April

The trial for Karen Read may be postponed to April 1 for re-testing of evidence and expert witness inclusion.

Sara Sharif suffered multiple fractures across 25 locations on her body, court told

Sara Sharif endured severe injuries, likely from blunt force trauma and strangulation, indicating a prolonged pattern of abuse before her tragic death.

Prosecution, defense ask to delay Karen Read's second trial until April

The trial for Karen Read may be postponed to April 1 for re-testing of evidence and expert witness inclusion.
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Bob Lee murder trial: DNA implicates Nima Momeni, but confuses judge and jury

The DNA evidence presented in the trial strongly suggests Momeni's involvement in the stabbing of Bob Lee, but also introduces complexity with additional DNA contributions.

Au pair charged in double homicide pleads guilty to manslaughter

A Brazilian au pair pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a complex double-murder case involving framing a man for his wife's murder.

Delphi murders trial: Jury prepares for another day of gruesome evidence, testimony

The Delphi double murder trial focuses on the gruesome evidence and the handling of crucial forensic details surrounding the case against Richard Allen.

Schoolgirl Sara Sharif suffered a catalogue of 71 injuries before death, jury told

Sara Sharif died from severe neglect and multiple injuries, resulting from an abusive environment, according to forensic evidence presented in court.
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Sara Sharif had more than 70 recent injuries after her death, court told

Sara Sharif suffered extensive physical abuse leading up to her tragic death, raising concerns about ongoing domestic violence.

Gang jailed for stabbing victim more than 60 times in south east London knife attack

Four men jailed for brutal knife assault with victim sustaining over 60 stab wounds.
Forensic evidence crucial in identifying suspects and obtaining convictions.

Sara Sharif had more than 70 recent injuries after her death, court told

Sara Sharif suffered extensive physical abuse leading up to her tragic death, raising concerns about ongoing domestic violence.

Gang jailed for stabbing victim more than 60 times in south east London knife attack

Four men jailed for brutal knife assault with victim sustaining over 60 stab wounds.
Forensic evidence crucial in identifying suspects and obtaining convictions.
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#sexual-assault

Predator who sexually assaulted young girl jailed after he was hunted down using forensic evidence

Predator jailed for sexually assaulting a young girl after being tracked down by detectives using forensic evidence.

Hunt for rape suspect who 'targets lone women at night'

Police are hunting for a suspect after linking two rapes that occurred four years apart targeting lone women at night.
The suspect is believed to target lone women in the night time economy and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.

Predator who sexually assaulted young girl jailed after he was hunted down using forensic evidence

Predator jailed for sexually assaulting a young girl after being tracked down by detectives using forensic evidence.

Hunt for rape suspect who 'targets lone women at night'

Police are hunting for a suspect after linking two rapes that occurred four years apart targeting lone women at night.
The suspect is believed to target lone women in the night time economy and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
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L.A. Innocence Project is looking into case of convicted murderer Scott Peterson

The Los Angeles Innocence Project is now representing Scott Peterson, who was convicted of murdering his wife and unborn child in 2004.
The Innocence Project works to free individuals who have been wrongly convicted and incarcerated, using forensic and scientific data.

Karen Read doesn't take stand in trial accusing her of killing police officer boyfriend with SUV

The defense rests in high-profile murder trial after witnesses cast doubt on prosecution's version of events.
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