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Murdaugh seeks to derail murder retrial with DNA tests, alleged misconduct and financial links
us-news10 days ago

Murdaugh seeks to derail murder retrial with DNA tests, alleged misconduct and financial links

Alex Murdaugh’s defense launches a bid to dismiss the murder and weapons indictments ahead of his April 2027 retrial, arguing misconduct or false statements by a key case agent and pushing for new DNA testing. The motions also press to limit what prosecutors can present, potentially use portions of his first trial testimony, and even relocate the venue, as prosecutors weigh how much of his financial-crimes background and other evidence can be heard by a new jury.

via New York Post|
#dna-testing#forensic-evidence#murdaugh
Scott Peterson Case Reexamined: Burglary Timing and Van Fire Scrutiny
crime1 month ago

Scott Peterson Case Reexamined: Burglary Timing and Van Fire Scrutiny

A&E’s Scott Peterson: The New Evidence Part 2 revisits so‑called suppressed evidence surrounding a neighbor burglary and a burned van with a mattress, arguing timing questions could affect the 2004 conviction. The documentary highlights disputes over whether the burglary occurred on Dec. 26 (as opposed to Dec. 24) and notes the mattress in the van tested negative for blood, with DNA testing requests denied. Experts differ on Conner’s death date, and a San Mateo County judge previously denied the petition for further testing, indicating the prosecution’s theory remained unresolved in the eyes of the court. Peterson remains imprisoned, and the LA Innocence Project petition was denied. The two‑night special aired July 16–17, 2026 and is available to stream on A&E’s site with a login.

via USA Today|
#crime#forensic-evidence#la-innocence-project
Digital Confessions: How Phones Unravel Crimes
technology3 months ago

Digital Confessions: How Phones Unravel Crimes

Across cases from Utah to Georgia, investigators cite smartphones, deleted messages, and online searches as key evidence that defendants reveal far more on their devices than they intend; the article highlights Kouri Richins’s murder case where iPhone data helped convict her, along with other incidents showing how digital breadcrumbs are recovered and used in court, raising ongoing privacy concerns.

via Ars Technica|
#crime#digital-forensics#forensic-evidence
Investigators Weigh Motive Linking Savannah Guthrie to Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping
entertainment-news3 months ago

Investigators Weigh Motive Linking Savannah Guthrie to Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping

As Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping case nears the 100-day mark, investigators say forensic and digital analyses are ongoing. While speculation has floated a possible motive involving Savannah Guthrie, authorities have not confirmed any link or suspects and continue to review evidence and messages from the kidnappers.

via SheKnows|
#entertainment-news#forensic-evidence#investigation
Texas man charged after tossing bucket of suspected remains toward FBI Dallas field office
crime5 months ago

Texas man charged after tossing bucket of suspected remains toward FBI Dallas field office

A 41-year-old Bartonville man, Michael Chadwick Fry, was arrested on two counts of abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence after allegedly throwing a bucket containing suspected human remains over the fence into the FBI's Dallas field office and posting videos online; investigators linked additional videos, urn theft, and cemetery searches to Fry, who remains in custody on a $30,000 bond as the case progresses.

via NBC News|
#abuse-of-a-corpse#crime#fbi
Security footage rewrites 2013 PA shooting as murder, leading to a 12–40 year sentence
crime-justice7 months ago

Security footage rewrites 2013 PA shooting as murder, leading to a 12–40 year sentence

A 2013 shooting in Lackawanna County that killed Melissa Rocuba was initially treated as an accident, but new evidence—from a home security DVR and forensic analysis—showed a heated confrontation and blood patterns suggesting homicide. Bruno Rocuba was charged with murder in 2022, later pled to third-degree murder in 2024, and received a 12-to-40-year sentence in 2025 (parole eligible in 2035). The case also exposed family tensions, inheritance disputes, and a later tragedy when Melissa’s grandson died in 2025.

via CBS News|
#bruno-rocuba#crime-justice#forensic-evidence
Indiana Man's Death Under Investigation Amid Media Spotlight
crime10 months ago

Indiana Man's Death Under Investigation Amid Media Spotlight

Alison Davis was accused of murdering her husband Kevin, who died from severe head injuries initially believed to be an accident from a fall down the stairs. However, autopsy and forensic evidence suggested he was beaten to death, leading to her arrest and trial. After a lengthy legal process, she was found not guilty due to conflicting expert opinions and insufficient evidence to prove her guilt.

via CBS News|
#alison-davis#crime#forensic-evidence
Trial Begins for Suspect in Laken Riley's Campus Murder
crime1 year ago

Trial Begins for Suspect in Laken Riley's Campus Murder

In the trial of Jose Ibarra, accused of murdering 22-year-old Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus, prosecutors allege Ibarra was "hunting" for women and attacked Riley during her morning jog. Evidence presented includes forensic data, a 911 call, and Ibarra's DNA under Riley's fingernails. The defense argues the evidence is circumstantial. Ibarra, a Venezuelan migrant, faces life imprisonment if convicted. The case has sparked discussions on immigration reform, with high-profile mentions by political figures.

via ABC News|
#crime#forensic-evidence#jose-ibarra
Testimony Resumes in Karen Read Murder Trial Monday
crime2 years ago

Testimony Resumes in Karen Read Murder Trial Monday

The murder trial of Karen Read resumed with testimony from a state police lieutenant and a forensic expert. Read is accused of hitting John O'Keefe with her SUV and leaving him to die. The defense claims she is being framed. Testimonies included details about the evidence search and forensic analysis of Read's vehicle and O'Keefe's clothing. The trial continues with extended hours and varying court schedules throughout the week.

via NBC Boston|
#crime#forensic-evidence#john-okeefe
Karen Read Trial: Key Testimonies and Controversial Google Search Under Scrutiny
legal2 years ago

Karen Read Trial: Key Testimonies and Controversial Google Search Under Scrutiny

The prosecution of Karen Read for the murder of BPD officer John O'Keefe appears doomed after key witness Jen McCabe's credibility was severely undermined during cross-examination. McCabe's suspicious Google search about dying in the cold, made hours before O'Keefe's body was found, and her inconsistent testimony have cast significant doubt on the case, leading to expectations of Read's acquittal.

via Boston Herald|
#forensic-evidence#jen-mccabe#john-okeefe
Unprecedented digital scan of Titanic wreck reveals never-before-seen details.
science-and-technology3 years ago

Unprecedented digital scan of Titanic wreck reveals never-before-seen details.

The first full-sized digital scan of the Titanic wreck has been carried out, providing a unique 3D view of the entire vessel that could reveal fresh clues about how she sank on her maiden voyage in 1912. The scans also preserve a "digital twin" of the ship, which is rapidly being destroyed by iron-eating bacteria, salt corrosion and deep ocean currents. The images could provide new forensic evidence that could prompt a rewrite of how the sinking unfolded, according to Titanic analyst Parks Stephenson.

via The Guardian|
#3d-scan#deep-sea-exploration#forensic-evidence