Death Watch: Next Up, the Tourniquet Killer

Convicted strangler set for execution on Oct. 18

"...crime lab, there wasn't a CODIS hit on his DNA until 2003, after a sample of one of his..."

Oct. 13, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Crime Lab: Evidence of Improvement?

Audits on active forensic labs expected to begin before July's end

"...full year after the Austin Police Department shuttered its DNA lab due to out-of-date procedures and unqualified analysts, department..."

July 21, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

APD’s New Unit to Tackle Rape Kit Backlog

Four detectives will be assigned to the new crew

"...untested forensic evidence. Armed with additional and oftentimes crucial DNA evidence, this team will hopefully bring new charges to..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Headlines

"...DNA Lab Departure: Scott Milne, who was hired as APD's..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature

Council: Mucho Housing Needed

Council braces for the next big number crunch

"...• DNA Under Contract: If things go extremely well, the four..."

March 31, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Once More Into the PUD

Council crosses swords over Austin Oaks planned unit development

"...• DNA Deals: In its ongoing attempt to catch-up with the..."

March 27, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Headlines

"...No issues have been reported. See "APD’s Backed Up DNA Backlog," Feb. 10, for more...."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature

Death Watch: A Death Sentence for $1.25

John Ramirez goes to the gurney for a murder committed during a robbery

"...guilty, but the jury returned a quick guilty verdict. DNA evidence found Castro's blood in Ramirez's van; strands of..."

Jan. 27, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Death Watch: A Future Danger?

Texas' death chamber is only heating up

"...Donna King approved a defense attorney's request to hire DNA and fingerprint analysts for a capital murder case currently..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Death Watch: Appeals, Waived Appeals, and Conflicting Findings

Fifth Circuit strikes down request to test death drugs

"...the retired judge appointed to consider the re-testing of DNA evidence in Rodney Reed's case, signed two pre-prepared Findings..."

Sept. 23, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Bridget Jones's Baby

Third time's a charm, if a bit forgettable

"...Baby, happily, inherits none of Edge of Reason’s cruel DNA. It’s a welcome course correction. No longer an on-camera..."

Sept. 16, 2016 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Point Austin: Unbalancing the Budget

Council makes final spending decisions with one hand behind its back

"...– Austin ISD programs, the scandalous backlog of forensic DNA analyses, and the just-approved tenant relocation assistance program –..."

Sept. 9, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Rape Kit Backlog Threatens Justice for Survivors

Closed DNA lab delays already strained system

"...advocates, the temporary closure of the Austin Police Depart­ment's DNA lab back in June has been especially troubling (see..."

Aug. 12, 2016 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

I Like to Watch

Bringing The Thomas Crown Affair to Shondaland

"...producer Julie Anne Robinson – it will put that DNA to the test, while asking a very simple onion..."

March 18, 2016 Screens Column by Jacob Clifton

Jurassic World

Bigger isn’t necessarily better

"...tones and rolling musculature of the 20-odd species of DNA-recombinant dinosaurs seen here glisten and flex with all the..."

June 12, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Headlines

"...Judge Bert Richardson ordered a stay to allow for DNA testing. Pruett was serving a life sentence in prison..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature

The Luv Doc: No Strings Attached

If we didn’t try so hard to live up to our unattainable ideals the world would be a boring place

"...without getting all emo, you’re still going to leave DNA strands for the forensics team to connect some dots...."

Oct. 3, 2014 Column by The Luv Doc

The Skeleton Twins

Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig co-star as siblings in this dramatic workout.

"...Wiig don’t look much like they share the same DNA. He’s got a spindly frame and a wicked Jack..."

Sept. 26, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Davis Calls for an End to Statute of Limitations for Rape

Candidate proposes ending 10-year limit on sexual assault offenses

"...assault against a child or in cases where tested DNA does not match anyone in the system. The time-restriction..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Cold in July

A dream lineup is one of many treats in this East Texas neo-noir based on a Joe Lansdale book.

"...in 1989 (that near-past era before cell phones and DNA testing made mystery plotting a much trickier business), Cold..."

June 6, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Jodorowsky's Dune

What's tantalizing but never was? This Fantastic Fest award-winner talks with the famed surrealist and others about their plans for this aborted project.

"...with recognizable, obvious strains of Jodorowsky’s Dune in their DNA...."

May 9, 2014 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Eighth Inmate of the Year Set to Die

Eighth inmate of the year set to die

"...11pm on Jan. 3, 1991, when Alexandra Rendon was kidnapped from a Houston gas station. She was taken in..."

May 9, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Springsteen Sues for Innocence – in Bexar County

Freed inmate takes his case to a friendlier venue

"...The subsequent discovery in 2008 of two unknown male DNA profiles taken from vaginal swabs of the slain girls..."

March 7, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Texas Exonerates 13 in 2013

Nationally, more than 1,300 exonerated since 1989

"...Notably, the number of exonerations based on DNA is on the decline, while the number of cases..."

Feb. 4, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Death Watch: Reed Appeal Rejected at 5th Circuit

Lawyers consider next move

"...Reed was convicted and sentenced to death for the kidnapping, rape, and murder of 19-year-old Stites, whose body was..."

Jan. 17, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Put Down Roots

Austin woman among those to be featured on PBS' 'Genealogy Roadshow'

"...Steusloff to submit whatever documents she had already, a DNA test, and three questions she wanted answered: She wanted..."

Oct. 11, 2013 Screens Feature by R.U. Steinberg

Springsteen Sues for Wrongful Conviction

With all administrative remedies exhausted, Springsteen seeks compensation through federal court

"...charges against Springsteen and Scott were dropped after new DNA testing revealed the profile of an unknown male, taken..."

May 31, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Junking Junk Science?

Will bill reduce wrongful convictions?

"...– an issue that, aside from those cases involving DNA, remains a source of some uncertainty and tension –..."

May 17, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Corralling the Evidence

Proposed SB 1439 would tighten statewide evidence procedures

"...retaining evidence that could contain biological materials appropriate for DNA testing, and last session lawmakers passed a bill requiring..."

April 5, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Cave Murder: Court Grants Review

Pitonyak to argue that state withheld favorable evidence

"...Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg to conduct additional DNA testing in the case – some of it further..."

March 20, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

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