Levi Bellfield to have DNA test in connection with Lin and Megan Russell murders
Summary
Levi Bellfield, a convicted serial killer, will provide a DNA sample to help investigate if he committed the murders of Lin and Megan Russell in 1996. This is part of a review of Michael Stone’s conviction, who claims he is innocent and that Bellfield is the real killer.Key Facts
- Levi Bellfield is serving life sentences for multiple murders and attacks.
- Michael Stone was convicted in 1998 of murdering Lin Russell and her daughter Megan.
- The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) is investigating Stone’s claim of innocence.
- Advances in DNA technology may identify unknown male DNA found at the Russell murder scene.
- Bellfield has confessed and retracted confessions related to the Russell murders.
- Evidence includes items like a shoelace and sticks found at the scene, but some crucial items like a lunchbox are now lost.
- The key witness against Stone was later convicted of murder, raising questions about his testimony.
- The CCRC has faced criticism for past mistakes in reviewing wrongful convictions.
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