Update Hank Skinner
The Sceptical Juror has an update about the Skinner case: “The Supreme Court has handed down its rulings for May 17, 2010. There is no mention of Hank’s petition for a writ of certiorari. The next time the court will announce its rulings is next Monday, 24 May.”Mr. Skinner has asked for DNA testing of seven items:
(1) vaginal swabs taken from Twila Busby at the time of her autopsy;
(2) Twila Busby’s fingernail clippings;
(3) a knife found on the front porch of the Busby house;
(4) a knife found in a plastic bag in the living room of that house;
(5) a dishtowel also found in that bag;
(6) a windbreaker jacket found in the living room next to Ms. Busby’s body; and
(7) any hairs found in Ms. Busby’s hands that have not been destroyed by previous testing
(1) vaginal swabs taken from Twila Busby at the time of her autopsy;
(2) Twila Busby’s fingernail clippings;
(3) a knife found on the front porch of the Busby house;
(4) a knife found in a plastic bag in the living room of that house;
(5) a dishtowel also found in that bag;
(6) a windbreaker jacket found in the living room next to Ms. Busby’s body; and
(7) any hairs found in Ms. Busby’s hands that have not been destroyed by previous testing
According to the State, all these items still exist; they are in a condition that would permit forensic DNA testing to be performed; and an appropriate chain of custody has been maintained to safeguard their integrity. Why we should test these? Read it here: “Untested DNA Evidence – Henry Skinner Case.”
As soon as new information will become available, it will be posted here.
Categories: Forensics
Tags: Crime Labs, Crime Scene, DNA, Evidence, Forensics, Henry Skinner, Wrongful Convictions