DNA evidence

A California inmate, Gregory Rollison, was extradited to Broward County after DNA evidence linked him to a 1987 sexual assault of an 85-year-old Deerfield Beach woman. Advances in DNA technology enabled investigators to solve the nearly 40-year-old cold case, leading to Rollison's arrest.

Derrick Randall Jr. has been charged with the murder of his ex-girlfriend Brandi Merrick, with DNA and forensic evidence linking him to her death. Blood matching Merrick's DNA was found in Randall's garage, and items like gloves and a ratchet strap with her DNA were discovered near a potential grave site. Surveillance and phone records tracked Randall's movements to a wooded area where investigators found tire tracks and a depression but no body.

A 58-year-old man was convicted on two counts of rape, two counts of sodomy, and abduction with intent to defile in a 1996 cold case in Norfolk, Virginia. DNA evidence linked him to the sexual assault.

The sheriff leading the search for Nancy Guthrie admitted that analyzing DNA and digital evidence collected over nearly six months has been 'complex and time-intensive.'

Florida plans to execute two inmates in a single day, including an 80-year-old man who would be the second-oldest executed in modern U.S. history. Both men, James Aren Duckett and Dominick Anthony Occhicone, had their appeals denied by the Florida Supreme Court, with Duckett's case involving inconclusive DNA evidence and Occhicone's defense citing age-related health concerns.

A Mississippi pastor’s son and his wife, along with the victim’s mother, allegedly covered up a 14-year-old girl’s pregnancy by fabricating DNA evidence and hosting a baby shower. The incident involves claims of rape and a criminal cover-up involving multiple adults.

A North Texas real estate agent charged in a 14-year-old Arlington murder case is challenging DNA evidence and seeking release from jail as her attorney disputes investigators' conclusions.

A first-degree murder charge against Calvin Atchison was dismissed after 26 years in a North Nashville case involving the 1998 death of Velma Tharpe. DNA evidence initially linked Atchison but cleared Paul Garrett, who was previously convicted. A special prosecutor cited insufficient evidence to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.

A Princeton man was sentenced to life in prison for prohibited sexual conduct with a 17-year-old relative. Prosecutors used DNA evidence to prove the suspect engaged in sexual intercourse with the relative.

The Katanga case has focused on DNA evidence to determine if Molly Katanga or her deceased husband killed Mr. Katanga on 2 November 2023. The court is examining the implications of this evidence in the ongoing trial.

A former transit worker, Gregory Martin, was sentenced to life plus 60 years for kidnapping and raping an 18-year-old pregnant woman in 2009. The victim confronted Martin in court, expressing forgiveness and urging him to find God. DNA evidence also linked Martin to the 2000 murder of 13-year-old Cynteria Phillips, with that case set for trial in 2027.

Donald Trump Jr. stated that unsealed evidence from Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing in Charlie Kirk's murder case confirms Robinson's guilt and dispels conspiracy theories. Trump Jr. highlighted DNA evidence and Robinson's alleged admissions in text messages, while questioning the minimal police presence at Kirk's event. Prosecutors are presenting evidence in the case, with a trial date yet to be set.

DNA evidence from Charlie Kirk's assassination is being disputed by the defendant's lawyers. An investigator claims video footage shows Tyler Robinson on a roof where the killing occurred.

The preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, charged with aggravated murder in the September 10 assassination of Charlie Kirk on the Utah Valley University campus, resumes with defense attorneys disputing DNA evidence linking Robinson to the suspected murder weapon. Prosecutors seek the death penalty, while defense lawyers argue the DNA analysis is unreliable and have unsuccessfully attempted to exclude the death penalty as an option.

The preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, charged with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on the Utah Valley University campus, continues as defense attorneys challenge the reliability of DNA evidence linking Robinson to the suspected murder weapon. Prosecutors argue the evidence meets the threshold for trial, while defense lawyers dispute the DNA analysis and seek to exclude a statement about Turning Point USA's values.

Tyler Robinson, a Utah man charged in the shooting death of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, is in court for a preliminary hearing. Prosecutors presented DNA evidence linking Robinson to the case.

Tyler Robinson, a Utah man charged in the shooting death of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, is facing a preliminary hearing where prosecutors presented DNA evidence linking him to the crime. The third day of the hearing focuses on key evidence against Robinson.

Trump claims a tentative Iran ceasefire is 'over,' and the article highlights multiple headlines including U.S. military action in the Strait of Hormuz, DNA evidence in a Charlie Kirk-related case, and new allegations against Graham Platner. Additional topics cover political developments, crime investigations, and cultural discussions.

Tyler Robinson is accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, with prosecutors using DNA evidence linking him to a rifle found at Utah Valley University. Robinson's defense team disputes the reliability of the DNA analysis and challenges the prosecution's evidence during a preliminary hearing. Prosecutors seek a trial and the death penalty, while defense attorneys argue the evidence is inconclusive.

A Texas cold case investigation has linked human remains found in Texas to a Gloversville native, Eric William Wallace, through DNA evidence. Investigators are working to connect the remains to Wallace and solve the case.

Prosecutors in Utah are presenting their case against Tyler Robinson, charged with murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Evidence includes DNA linking Robinson to the murder weapon and a text message confession, with the death penalty sought due to aggravating circumstances. The preliminary hearing, starting Monday, will determine if there is sufficient evidence for trial.

Prosecutors in Utah are presenting their case against Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a public event at Utah Valley University. The preliminary hearing includes DNA evidence linking Robinson to the murder weapon and arguments for seeking the death penalty due to the crime's aggravating circumstances.

Massachusetts will extend the statute of limitations for rape cases involving DNA evidence, allowing indefinite prosecution if DNA matches a suspect after 15 years. Governor Maura Healey signed the law as part of her budget proposal, responding to advocacy from survivors and reports showing most states allow longer timelines for such cases.

Alex Murdaugh appears in court for a pretrial hearing regarding his murder retrial after his convictions were overturned by the South Carolina Supreme Court. The hearing aims to set deadlines for evidence exchange and trial dates, with Murdaugh’s lawyers requesting he wear civilian clothes and avoid shackles during proceedings.

Alex Murdaugh will attend a pretrial hearing for his murder retrial after his convictions were overturned by the South Carolina Supreme Court. The hearing aims to set deadlines and trial dates, while his lawyers request he wear civilian clothes and use a prison laptop for evidence review. The court also addressed concerns about jury instructions during his first trial that influenced jurors.

Alex Murdaugh will attend a pretrial hearing for his murder retrial after his convictions for killing his wife and son were overturned. The hearing aims to set procedural deadlines, and his defense has requested to wear civilian clothing and test DNA evidence found under his wife’s fingernails.

Sean Atkinson, a 62-year-old man, was arrested in Mobile, Alabama, for the 1987 murder of Thomas Klotz in Baton Rouge. DNA evidence from the crime scene linked Atkinson to the killing.

Alex Murdaugh’s attorneys have requested a change of venue for his retrial, seeking to move the case out of Colleton County. They also asked prosecutors to provide DNA evidence for the retrial.

A Utah judge denied a defense request to force Tyler Robinson's former roommate to testify in person during a preliminary hearing for the murder of Charlie Kirk. The judge emphasized that preliminary hearings determine if there's enough evidence for trial, not guilt or innocence, and allowed prosecutors to use recorded statements from the roommate. DNA evidence linking Robinson to the murder weapon was presented, but defense attorneys highlighted forensic reports showing multiple people's DNA on some items.

A man was sentenced to life in prison for raping a 21-year-old woman in Richmond in 1992. His identity was confirmed through DNA evidence three decades later.

A live true-crime event in Royal Oak provides a platform for individuals affected by high-profile cases to share their stories. JonBenét Ramsey’s father, John Ramsey, will attend, discussing the 1996 murder of his daughter, which remains unsolved despite DNA evidence clearing him and his wife.

Rex Heuermann, an architect, is being sentenced for admitting to murdering eight women in New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killings. His victims' remains were found along Ocean Parkway and other coastal areas, with DNA evidence and cellphone data linking him to the crimes.

Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, asked a judge to block prosecutors from seeking the death penalty, citing media comments about a bullet fragment. Prosecutors argued they addressed misinformation about inconclusive ballistics tests, while defense attorneys claimed the comments violated court restrictions and influenced public perception.

The article discusses the prevalence of wrongful convictions in the U.S., citing over 300 exonerations in New York in 30 years and highlighting racial disparities, with Black defendants spending 45% more time in prison than white exonerees. It criticizes procedural obstacles and resistance from prosecutors and judges in challenging convictions, especially when DNA evidence is unavailable.

Paul Quinn, a father of six, was sentenced to 21 years in prison for a 2003 rape that led to Andrew Malkinson's wrongful conviction, a case deemed one of the UK's worst miscarriages of justice. DNA evidence later exonerated Malkinson, who spent 17 years in prison before his conviction was quashed in 2023.

Federal investigators obtained DNA from a mystery juvenile male allegedly involved in sexual activity with 18-year-old Anna Kepner aboard a Carnival cruise ship before her death, complicating the case against her stepbrother Timothy Hudson, who faces charges for her alleged sexual assault and murder. DNA evidence from Kepner's body strongly suggests Hudson as the contributor, but prosecutors confirmed the other minor is not Hudson.

A former prison guard at Oshkosh Correctional Institution was sentenced to two years in prison for sexually assaulting an incarcerated man. The victim reported non-consensual acts in a cell and laundry room, with DNA evidence linking the guard to the assault. The case involved a plea deal and highlighted concerns about power dynamics in incarceration.

A Utah judge ruled that a preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk, will be open to the public and media. The hearing, set for July 6-10, will involve prosecutors presenting evidence, including DNA and alleged admissions, to justify a trial, while the defense challenges media access and prosecutors' public statements.

A Utah judge ruled that a preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk, will be open to the public. Prosecutors plan to present evidence including DNA and surveillance footage, while the defense argues against media coverage they claim misrepresents Robinson. The hearing, set for July 6-10, will determine if there's enough evidence for a trial.

Justice Clarence Thomas and Justice Samuel Alito criticized the Supreme Court for vacating a lower court ruling in a Florida murder case over an 'inconsequential foot fault' that would not have changed the outcome. The Court ordered the Eleventh Circuit to reconsider a death row inmate's new trial request without DNA evidence, which Thomas argued was a technicality error, while ignoring cases on race, free speech, and military families.