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What would've happened if they'd NOT found exact match in DNA database?

posted 9 years ago by Justin C
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It seems like the major evidence that got him freed was the lawyers finding an exact match in the DNA database in 2010 for the real killer, and then being able to place the killer as having lived in Round Rock, TX in 1986 at the time of the killing and then the killer actually having killed another woman a block down the street in 1988. But what if they had NOT found an exact match in the DNA database? Do you think Michael would still be in prison? Why or why not?

[–] bfred 9 years ago

the son is the biggest douch in shoes

[–] bfred 9 years ago

the son is the biggest douch in shoes

[–] burnplant 9 years ago

He would still be in prison. The lawyers even said that once they found the verified the DNA on the bandana had the victim's and an unknown person's DNA, they knew they had to do more.

Considering the DA dragged his feet for years, if they hadn't found the actual perpetrator, he'd still be in prison. Prosecutors and judges don't want to look bad.

There are plenty of cases where the innocence project can now prove reasonable doubt, but the person still sits in jail.