A Boston jury acquitted Marvin McClendon Jr. of murdering 11-year-old Melissa Tremblay in 1988.

A Boston jury found Marvin "Skip" McClendon Jr. not guilty of murdering 11-year-old Melissa Ann Tremblay in 1988. The case centered on DNA evidence found under Tremblay's fingernails, which the defense argued did not conclusively link McClendon to the crime. This verdict followed two previous mistrials. The Essex County District Attorney expressed disappointment but acknowledged the jury's efforts in a case that has lingered for over three decades.

November 05, 2024
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