Arkansas Supreme Court says new DNA testing can be sought in ‘West Memphis 3’ case

State Supreme Court says Damien Echols can seek further DNA testing in West Memphis Three case

The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday reversed and remanded a Crittenden County Circuit Court’s denial of a request by Damien Echols for further DNA testing of evidence from the West Memphis Three case. The 4-3 decision, authored by Justice Karen Baker, turned on the court’s interpretation of a 2001 law that allows someone “convicted of a crime” to file a petition to vacate and set aside a judgment if the person claims “scientific evidence, not…

Arkansas Supreme Court rules for Damien Echols in DNA suit

The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of Damien Echols in his effort to get new DNA testing on items from a 1993 triple homicide known as the West Memphis Three case.

Arkansas Supreme Court says new DNA testing can be sought in 'West Memphis 3' case

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said a judge wrongly denied a request for new genetic testing of crime scene evidence from the killing of

Arkansas Supreme Court issues ruling in Echols case

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday voted 4-3 to send a case back to Crittenden County for one of the suspects in the "West Memphis 3" case over three decades ago.

Arkansas Supreme Court rules for West Memphis Three defendant Damien Echols for additional DNA testing

The Arkansas Supreme Court has ruled in favor of additional DNA testing of West Memphis Three evidence.

Arkansas Supreme Court ruling could allow new DNA testing for West Memphis Three case

An Arkansas Supreme Court ruling has opened the door for DNA testing in the West Memphis Three case where Damien Echols continues to fight to prove his innocence.