In a San Francisco Superior Court trial, Dr. Judy Melinek, a world-renowned forensic pathologist, testified that the state’s forensic narrative was biased and contradicted by scientific evidence, while the prosecution’s expert, Dr. Christopher Liverman, was accused of ignoring the chaotic nature of the case and the suppressed criminal history of the alleged victim.
Sandra Hemme, who spent 43 years in prison for a murder she did not commit, is suing the city of St. Joseph, Missouri, for allegedly concealing and manipulating evidence that led to her wrongful conviction.
David Dickson’s conviction for the 1984 murder of Deborah Wilson was overturned after 30 years due to prosecutorial misconduct and false testimony from a jailhouse informant, allowing him to plead guilty to a lesser charge and be released from prison.
Carlos Reales Dominguez’s retrial has been set for January 20, 2026, after the previous trial ended in a mistrial, with the charges revised to second-degree murder and attempted murder with enhancements for use of a deadly weapon and a prior felony conviction.
Protesters gathered at the Santa Clara County Main Jail to demand the release of Hugo Chavez, whose conviction was vacated due to evidentiary errors in the second trial, but he remains in custody despite the case being dismissed on July 21.
DNA evidence used to convict Kevin Cooper in the 1983 Chino Hills murders has been called into question due to chain of custody issues, contamination, and the presence of unidentified male DNA on key evidence.
The trial of a man accused of murdering five of his infant children between 1992 and 2001 has been postponed once again, despite an emotional victim impact statement from his daughter, and is now scheduled to begin on October 20.
A 32-year-old man was ruled to have enough evidence to move forward with charges of murder, child endangerment, and firearm possession after a preliminary hearing in San Francisco Superior Court.
Carlos Reales Dominguez was found not guilty of two counts of first-degree murder and the trial on the remaining charges was declared a mistrial, with a new trial set for July 24.
Carlos Dominguez’s murder trial continued in Yolo County Superior Court, with the defense planning to call three expert witnesses to testify about Dominguez’s mental state and the prosecution intending to call five of Dominguez’s former roommates and a criminologist to testify about his marijuana use.
Dr. Stephen Weiner testified that Carlos Dominguez was severely psychotic at the time of the stabbings, believing he was being chased by a supernatural being, and Dr. Sirintip Rhee confirmed that Dominguez had auditory hallucinations and believed he was being guided by shadows.
During a June 5 hearing in a Yolo County murder trial, the defense challenged the credibility of the prosecution’s witnesses, arguing they lacked the expertise to draw scientific conclusions from the crime scene evidence.
Carlos Reales Dominguez testified in court about his childhood, academic background, and the onset of schizophrenia symptoms, including visions of “shapeshifting shadow figures” that incited paranoia and fear, as he faces charges of two counts of murder and multiple counts of unlawful use of a deadly weapon.
Carlos Reales Dominguez’s trial concluded its fourth week with testimony from an investigative sergeant, a forensic psychologist, and a detective, with the defense questioning the accuracy of a police report and Dr. Rhee diagnosing florid psychosis in Dominguez.
Carlos Reales Dominguez is on trial for two counts of murder, one count of attempted murder, and multiple enhancements, with the court hearing testimony from both the prosecution and defense, including video evidence of Dominguez’s interrogation and phone data related to the alleged stabbings.
Carlos Dominguez’s father testified in court that his son experienced significant changes in behavior and hygiene starting in 2021, which he suspected were due to stress and possibly drug use, and that he did not do anything beyond talking to him to get help.
Carlos Reales Dominguez’s trial continued with his father, sister, and ex-girlfriend testifying about his behavior changes, including his withdrawal from social activities, weight loss, and emotional distance, leading to the alleged stabbings in April 2023.
Carlos Reales Dominguez is on trial for the murders of David Breaux and Karim Abou Najm and the attempted murder of Kimberlee Guillory, with the defense questioning inconsistencies in police reports and the lack of activation of body cameras during interactions with Dominguez.
Carlos Reales Dominguez faces two felony counts of murder, one felony count of attempted murder, and several enhancements in connection to a 2023 stabbing spree in Davis, with testimony from various witnesses continuing in court on Wednesday.
Forensic experts testified in the trial of Carlos Dominguez, accused of a 2023 stabbing spree in Davis, revealing DNA evidence from a knife and other items found in his home, as well as photographs and sketches of the crime scene.