New DNA samples to be taken from Lin and Megan Russell killer 30 years after murders
New DNA samples are being collected from Michael Stone, who has been imprisoned for 30 years for the murders of Lin and Megan Russell. The review follows claims by serial killer Levi Bellfield that he committed the crimes.
Why it matters
The case is a significant example of potential wrongful conviction and the role of modern forensic science in re-evaluating historical criminal cases.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, In 2005, a second appeal by Stone against his convictions was thrown out by judges
The article provides a balanced overview of the legal proceedings and the history of the case.
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