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M-Vac secures conviction in Krystal Beslanowitch case

September 30, 2016 By Alice

Krystal Lynn Beslanowitch

The M-Vac System has secured a conviction in the 1995 cold case of Krystal Lynn Beslanowitch. From KSL: “After about four hours of deliberation, jurors found Joseph Michael Simpson, 49, guilty of aggravated murder Thursday in the 1995 death of Krystal Lynn Beslanowitch. The teenager who had been living in Salt Lake City was found […]

Filed Under: Forensics Tagged With: Krystal Lynn Beslanowitch, M-Vac Systems, touch DNA

JonBenét Ramsey 1996-2016

September 20, 2016 By Alice

JonBenet Ramsey

Like so many of you I watched the two CBS specials on the JonBenét Ramsey case. A lot became clearer but I am still foggy on many issues. I am not going to summarize the crime as it is well-known. If you are not familiar with this case, click here. What still bothers me: the 911 call: […]

Filed Under: Unsolved Tagged With: Colorado, JonBenet Ramsey

See you at CrimeCon2017!

September 19, 2016 By Alice

CrimeCon2017

Get psyched for the first national convention for true crime fans. In June 2017, this convention brings together true crime fans, content creators, and experts all in one space. Can you already smell the opportunities for mischief? One unforgettable weekend (if you survive, of course) we will talk about cold cases, motives, exchange experiences, and […]

Filed Under: Miscellaneous Tagged With: CrimeCon2017, Indianapolis, True Crime Convention

A new look into the JonBenet Ramsey case

September 18, 2016 By Alice

JonBenet Ramsey

Tonight, a new team explores the JonBenet Ramsey case. Jim Clemente (FBI-ret. and profiler) joined by Laura Richards (formerly from New Scotland Yard), Dr. Henry Lee, Dr. Werner Spitz, James Fitzgerald, Stan Burke, and Chief James Kolar will discuss and reinvestigate the JonBenet Ramsey case tonight (Sept 18th) on CBS at 8:30 Eastern and 8:00pm […]

Filed Under: Unsolved Tagged With: AISOCC, Colorado, JonBenet Ramsey

Have you seen Christopher Zahl?

September 15, 2016 By Alice

Christopher Allen Zahl/NamUs

Christopher “Chris” Allen Zahl (Jan 11, 1951 – ?) was last seen alive on May 12, 1994, in Holmdel, Monmouth County, New Jersey, 07094.  He was 43 years old. Chris is a tall white man with brown hair and blue eyes. He has a scar on his right knee. His disappearance is suspect and NamUs […]

Filed Under: Missing Persons Tagged With: Christopher Allen Zahl, Endangered missing, Missing Person, New Jersey

Gun Alley by Kevin Morgan

September 10, 2016 By Alice

Gun Alley by Kevin Morgan

Gun Alley by Kevin Morgan is about the murder of Alma Tirtschke (12) a.k.a. the “schoolgirl murder.” It is a cold case, a wrongful conviction, the rape-murder of a child, sloppy police work, jailhouse information, and a rush to judgment that led to the botched execution on April 24, 1922 of an innocent man. Collin Campbell […]

Filed Under: Book Reviews, Miscarriages of Justice Tagged With: Alma Tirtschke, Australia, Book Reviews, botched execution, Collin Campbell Ross, Kevin Morgan, wrongful conviction

Jury selection in Krystal Lynn Beslanowitch case

September 8, 2016 By Alice

Krystal Lynn Beslanowitch

Jury selection has started in the 1995 Krystal Lynn Beslanowitch murder case. Krystal’s nude body was found lying face down on the rocky bank of the Provo River, Utah. She was just 17 years old. Aside from fingernail scrapings, parts of the large, granite rocks were saved as evidence. How important was it to save those rocks? Crucial. M-Vac […]

Filed Under: Forensics Tagged With: DNA, Jared Bradley, Krystal Lynn Beslanowitch, M-Vac Systems

Opening up the Valerie Percy files

September 8, 2016 By Alice

Valerie Percy and what could be the murder weapon

From the Chicago Tribune: Last “Wednesday, a Cook County judge ordered Kenilworth officials to hand over some of the paperwork so she can determine whether the voluminous case file should be allowed to remain under wraps as the murder mystery enters its sixth decade.” Authorities now have a seven-day deadline to explain why they fear […]

Filed Under: Forensics, Unsolved Tagged With: Chicago, Forensics, Knife Attack, Valerie Percy

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William Thomas Zeigler

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On March 31, 2016, an evidentiary hearing was held to request touch DNA testing. On July 18, 2016, Judge Whitehead denied that request.

On November 23, 2016, an appeal was filed with the Florida Supreme Court. On April 21, 2017, the Florida Supreme Court denied the request for touch DNA analysis.

On May 8, 2017 a motion for a rehearing with the US Supreme Court was filed. It was denied November 13, 2017.

In the summer of 2019, the appeal for DNA testing to the Florida Conviction Integrity Unit was denied.

Richard Lapointe

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In March 2015, the Connecticut State Supreme Court ordered a new trial for Richard lapointe. On Oct 2, 2015, International Wrongful Conviction Day, Richard was set free. The judge ruled that he cannot be retried for the 1987 rape-murder of Mrs. Bernice Martin. Richard Lapointe died on Aug 4, 2020 of Covid19 complications.

In 1987, someone killed Bernice Martin. I hope that she will not become a forgotten file.
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