1988 murder convict Dennis Dechaine seeks retrial due to new DNA evidence suggesting innocence.
Dennis Dechaine, convicted in 1988 of the murder of 12-year-old Sarah Cherry, is seeking a retrial based on new DNA evidence. Dechaine has maintained his innocence in the case since his conviction and has lost multiple appeals. During a recent hearing, DNA testing experts testified that Dechaine's DNA was not on several items at the crime scene, though it couldn't be excluded from some others. This new evidence has prompted Dechaine's defense team to argue that he deserves a new trial.
April 18, 2024
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