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NC5 Investigates

Coverage of NC5 Investigates in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 23 · 23:10 UTCMost recent: Jul 23 · 23:10 UTC
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Calvin Atchisonperson1Velma Tharpeperson1Paul Garrettperson1North Nashvilleplace1District Attorney's Officeorganization1DNA evidencetopic1special prosecutororganization1
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  • CRIMEJul 23 · 23:10 UTCWTVF NEWSCHANNEL5 NASHVILLE
    After years of legal twists, murder charge dismissed in 26-year-old North Nashville case

    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.

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