Heuermann Challenges DNA Evidence, Seeks Separate Trials in Gilgo Beach Killings
New York architect Rex Heuermann, arrested and charged in the Gilgo Beach killings of at least seven women between 1993 and 2010, is challenging the DNA evidence against him and seeking separate trials, arguing the DNA analysis and multiple charges risk prejudicing the jury.
Heuermann Challenges DNA Evidence, Seeks Separate Trials in Gilgo Beach Killings
New York architect Rex Heuermann, arrested and charged in the Gilgo Beach killings of at least seven women between 1993 and 2010, is challenging the DNA evidence against him and seeking separate trials, arguing the DNA analysis and multiple charges risk prejudicing the jury.
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52% Bias Score
Kohberger Defense Challenges Evidence in Idaho Murders
Two days of hearings in the Idaho quadruple murder case against Bryan Kohberger revealed new details, including challenges to DNA evidence, eyewitness testimony, and the legality of his arrest. The judge expressed skepticism toward the defense's arguments, particularly regarding the DNA evidence fou...
Kohberger Defense Challenges Evidence in Idaho Murders
Two days of hearings in the Idaho quadruple murder case against Bryan Kohberger revealed new details, including challenges to DNA evidence, eyewitness testimony, and the legality of his arrest. The judge expressed skepticism toward the defense's arguments, particularly regarding the DNA evidence fou...
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52% Bias Score
Kohberger Trial Delayed Amidst DNA Evidence Dispute
Bryan Kohberger, accused of the November 2022 quadruple murder of four University of Idaho students, is facing a delayed trial in August 2025, as legal battles rage over the admissibility of DNA evidence from a knife sheath and other potential procedural misconduct.
Kohberger Trial Delayed Amidst DNA Evidence Dispute
Bryan Kohberger, accused of the November 2022 quadruple murder of four University of Idaho students, is facing a delayed trial in August 2025, as legal battles rage over the admissibility of DNA evidence from a knife sheath and other potential procedural misconduct.
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32% Bias Score
Schweitzer Brothers Sue Hawaii Police, Alleging Framing in 1991 Murder Case
Two Native Hawaiian brothers, Albert and Shawn Schweitzer, filed a federal lawsuit against Hawaii County police, alleging they were framed for the 1991 murder of tourist Dana Ireland and that police botched a subsequent investigation that implicated another suspect who later committed suicide.
Schweitzer Brothers Sue Hawaii Police, Alleging Framing in 1991 Murder Case
Two Native Hawaiian brothers, Albert and Shawn Schweitzer, filed a federal lawsuit against Hawaii County police, alleging they were framed for the 1991 murder of tourist Dana Ireland and that police botched a subsequent investigation that implicated another suspect who later committed suicide.
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48% Bias Score
Missing Nail Clippings in Crown Murder Trial
Three pieces of nail clipping evidence went missing from a sealed bag between 2013 and 2024 in the murder trial of David Newton, accused of killing 86-year-old Una Crown in 2013. The remaining two clippings showed Mrs. Crown's DNA in 2013 and Mr. Newton's in 2022.
Missing Nail Clippings in Crown Murder Trial
Three pieces of nail clipping evidence went missing from a sealed bag between 2013 and 2024 in the murder trial of David Newton, accused of killing 86-year-old Una Crown in 2013. The remaining two clippings showed Mrs. Crown's DNA in 2013 and Mr. Newton's in 2022.
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44% Bias Score
DNA Breakthrough Solves 2002 Moscow-Region Cold Case Murders
Alexey Gaskov, a 50-year-old man, confessed to the 2002 murders of four women in the Moscow region after new DNA evidence linked him to the crimes; he had previously served time for rape and was investigated for other murders.
DNA Breakthrough Solves 2002 Moscow-Region Cold Case Murders
Alexey Gaskov, a 50-year-old man, confessed to the 2002 murders of four women in the Moscow region after new DNA evidence linked him to the crimes; he had previously served time for rape and was investigated for other murders.
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32% Bias Score
DNA Match Leads to Arrest in 40-Year-Old Rape Case
Michael Martin, 69, a former neighbor, has been charged with two counts of rape and other offenses against Jessie Grace Lauder in 1981 and 1983 in Newport, Australia, after a DNA match linked him to the cold case.
DNA Match Leads to Arrest in 40-Year-Old Rape Case
Michael Martin, 69, a former neighbor, has been charged with two counts of rape and other offenses against Jessie Grace Lauder in 1981 and 1983 in Newport, Australia, after a DNA match linked him to the cold case.
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44% Bias Score
Kohberger Defense Challenges Evidence in Idaho Student Murders
Bryan Kohberger's defense is challenging the use of Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) to identify him as a suspect in the November 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students, arguing it violated his constitutional rights and tainted subsequent evidence obtained through search warrants. A ...
Kohberger Defense Challenges Evidence in Idaho Student Murders
Bryan Kohberger's defense is challenging the use of Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) to identify him as a suspect in the November 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students, arguing it violated his constitutional rights and tainted subsequent evidence obtained through search warrants. A ...
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52% Bias Score
Idaho Murders Case: Judge Closes Pre-Trial Hearings; Kohberger Challenges Evidence
In the Idaho murders case, Judge Steven Hippler closed pre-trial hearings to prevent jury bias, though some portions will be livestreamed. Bryan Kohberger challenges evidence including IGG data, claiming constitutional rights violations; he faces four first-degree murder charges and could face the d...
Idaho Murders Case: Judge Closes Pre-Trial Hearings; Kohberger Challenges Evidence
In the Idaho murders case, Judge Steven Hippler closed pre-trial hearings to prevent jury bias, though some portions will be livestreamed. Bryan Kohberger challenges evidence including IGG data, claiming constitutional rights violations; he faces four first-degree murder charges and could face the d...
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40% Bias Score
Hawaii Brothers Sue Police for Wrongful Conviction in 1991 Murder
Two Native Hawaiian brothers, wrongly convicted in the 1991 murder of a Virginia tourist, sued Hawaii County and police for framing and botching a subsequent investigation that identified a new suspect through DNA evidence who later died by suicide; they seek unspecified damages.
Hawaii Brothers Sue Police for Wrongful Conviction in 1991 Murder
Two Native Hawaiian brothers, wrongly convicted in the 1991 murder of a Virginia tourist, sued Hawaii County and police for framing and botching a subsequent investigation that identified a new suspect through DNA evidence who later died by suicide; they seek unspecified damages.
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56% Bias Score
Former US Soldier on Trial for 1978 Cold Case Murder in Germany
A 70-year-old former US soldier is on trial in Germany for the 1978 murder of an 18-year-old student in Kolitzheim, with advanced DNA technology linking him to the crime scene despite initial denials; the suspect allegedly confessed to his wife.
Former US Soldier on Trial for 1978 Cold Case Murder in Germany
A 70-year-old former US soldier is on trial in Germany for the 1978 murder of an 18-year-old student in Kolitzheim, with advanced DNA technology linking him to the crime scene despite initial denials; the suspect allegedly confessed to his wife.
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48% Bias Score
DNA Evidence Links Man to 2013 Murder of Widow
David Newton, 70, is on trial for the 2013 murder of 86-year-old Una Crown in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire; DNA evidence links him to the crime scene, and he allegedly spent money from her handbag shortly after her death.
DNA Evidence Links Man to 2013 Murder of Widow
David Newton, 70, is on trial for the 2013 murder of 86-year-old Una Crown in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire; DNA evidence links him to the crime scene, and he allegedly spent money from her handbag shortly after her death.
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52% Bias Score