Hildwin v. State
Annotate this CaseAppellant was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. In the guilt phase of Appellant’s trial, the State introduced a pair of women’s underwear and a white washcloth, both of which were found at the crime scene. The State presented evidence that showed that biological material contained on the items was consistent with having been left by Appellant. The Supreme Court vacated Appellant’s murder conviction and death sentence based on newly discovered DNA evidence that established that the victim’s boyfriend - not Appellant - was the provider of the biological material found on the crime scene evidence. Remanded for a new trial.
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