Yogurt Shop DNA

After months of testing, the state knows a lot about who doesn't match the new DNA evidence

"...were responsible for the murders: Robert Springsteen, Michael Scott, Forrest Welborn, and Maurice Pierce (whom prosecutors labeled the "mastermind"..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Scott Appeals Conviction in Yogurt Shop Case

A recent Supreme Court decision may undercut both verdicts

"...– Amy Ayres, Jennifer and Sarah Harbison, and Eliza Thomas – were found dead inside the I Can't Believe..."

June 18, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Book Reviews

For the Relief of Unbearable Urges: Stories

"...gem. Winston Groom, author of the acclaimed and oft-quoted Forrest Gump (and other novels, but none of them have..."

June 11, 1999 Books Review

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...King, Bashir Salahuddin, Mo McRae, Tosin Morohunfola, Mykelti Williamson, Thomas Haden Church (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Yogurt Shop Murder Defendants Set Free

Prosecution not ready for trial

"...before dismissing all charges against him in 2003, and Forrest Welborn, who prosecutors had charged acted as a lookout..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Testimony ends in the first full week of Robert Springsteen's trial in the yogurt shop murders case, and jurors are left with the question: What evidence do prosecutors have?

"...at a North Austin yogurt shop in 1991. Eliza Thomas, 17, sisters Sarah and Jennifer Harbison, 15 and 17,..."

May 18, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...value of LGBTQ inclusiveness. SXSW chief programming officer Hugh Forrest called her “a staunch advocate of equality, fairness, and..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Lehmberg Answers Springsteen Suit

D.A. argues innocence can not be declared in civil court

"...the horrifying murders of four teen girls – Eliza Thomas, 17, sisters Jennifer and Sarah Harbison, 17 and 15,..."

April 11, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Jogging Toward March

SXSW Film announces opening night film, Texas Film Hall of Fame picks 2013 inductees

"...Austin Film Society announced this year's actor inductees: Henry Thomas (E.T., Gangs of New York), Robin Wright (The Princess..."

Jan. 18, 2013 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

The Never-Ending (Crime) Story

Although their case has hit a dead end, prosecutors of the yogurt shop murders say they're determined to find the 'unknown suspect' – and then to retry Michael Scott and Robert Springsteen

"...Sarah and Jennifer Harbison, 15 and 17; and Eliza Thomas, 17 – was plagued by misfortune, mistakes, and missteps...."

July 17, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

"Pertaining to Painting"

Paola Morsiani, curator of the Austin Museum Of Art's exhibition "Pertaining to Painting," fit in the show's four rooms so many -isms and nationalities that he could have called this exhibition "Now That's What I Call Painting, 2002!"

"...the most expressive garments; the ska-like irregular checkers of Thomas Nozkowski's abstractions and his red, black, and pale yellow..."

Dec. 27, 2002 Arts Review by Rob Curran

Fade In

Austin Heart of Film Screenwriters Conference & Festival

"...(Thursday, Oct. 2, 9:40pm, Paramount). The film, starring Henry Thomas (E.T. The Extraterrestrial, Valmont) and Scott Thompson (from TV's..."

Oct. 3, 1997 Screens Feature by Russell Smith

Buttigieg Back for SXSW, Plus Kenan Thompson and More

New speaker list adds keynotes and notables to virtual conference

"...SXSW Chief Programming Officer Hugh Forrest said, "Charles Yu’s amazing novel Interior Chinatown brings a..."

Feb. 24, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: Big, Dumb & Inexplicably Lucky

How about some empathy for the simpletons?

"...relatives, I try to imagine I am talking to Forrest Gump. Not the lovable, Tom Hanks cinematic version, but..."

July 17, 2020 Column by The Luv Doc

The Luv Doc: Should I?

If we have learned anything from the last 4,000 years of recorded civilization it’s that deception and conspiracies are always a good idea

"...Of course, if I am throwing stones at British..."

March 25, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

Springsteen Sues for Innocence – in Bexar County

Freed inmate takes his case to a friendlier venue

"...the horrifying murders of four teen girls – Eliza Thomas, 17, sisters Jennifer and Sarah Harbison, 17 and 15,..."

March 7, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

After a Fashion: Buzzing

Your Style Avatar previews the 2013 Texas Film Hall of Fame lineup

"...In addition, TFHOF is also inducting San Antonio-born Henry Thomas, most noted for his 1982 role in E.T. the..."

Jan. 25, 2013 Column

Murder Case Marks 20th Year

Yogurt shop murder case still unsolved

"...17 and 15 respectively; Amy Ayers, 13; and Eliza Thomas, 17, bound and shot and burned in a fire..."

Dec. 9, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

First Generation

The 2011 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...Fair in Chicago: he showing two sculptures, she assisting Thomas Hart Benton on his murals. They not only developed..."

June 3, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Price of Being a Pierce

Yogurt-shop investigation haunts grieving family

"...years after the murders, and charged with killing Eliza Thomas, 17; sisters Jennifer and Sarah Harbison, 17 and 15;..."

April 8, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

This week, a criminal justice round-up

"...to link a suspect to the murders of Eliza Thomas, 17; sisters Jennifer and Sarah Harbison, 17 and 15;..."

Dec. 10, 2010 News Feature

The Yogurt Shop Saga

Springsteen and Scott are free men – for now

"...no-bills by a grand jury against a fourth suspect, Forrest Welborn, who prosecutors say acted as a lookout...."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Never-Ending Timeline

A chronology of events in the yogurt shop murder case

"...attend the funeral for the four slain teens, Eliza Thomas, 17; sisters Sarah and Jennifer Harbison, 15 and 17;..."

July 17, 2009 News Feature

Off the Record

Striking down the Thunder of Gods Festival

"...garage rocker Eve Monsees, longtime employee Mike Buck, and Forrest Coppock, who helped open the store on Guadalupe in..."

May 22, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Yogurt Shop DNA Saga Continues

Defense attorney Joe James Sawyer says D.A.'s office is ignoring science

"...the original four suspects (Springsteen, Scott, Maurice Pierce and Forrest Welborn) nor has it been matched to any other..."

March 17, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Prosecutors Say New DNA Evidence in Yogurt Shop Case Doesn't 'Exonerate' Defendant

A lawyer for yogurt shop defendant Robert Springsteen says that re-tested DNA evidence found in a vaginal swab proves his client is not guilty, and that Springsteen should be released from prison.

"...shop on Dec. 6, 1991. The girls – Eliza Thomas, 17; sisters Jennifer and Sarah Harbison, 17 and 15;..."

April 16, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

For the Sake of the Song

"...The Family Farm (Eye Man) marks a return for Forrest Jourdan. With his band, Jourdan experienced a bit of..."

July 15, 2005 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...murders. On Dec. 9, 1991, four girls – Eliza Thomas, 17, Amy Ayers, 13, and sisters Jennifer and Sarah..."

Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Further Reflections

"...Cast: Alan Alda, Leonard Maltin, Roddy McDowall, Debbie Reynolds, Forrest J. Ackerman. 16mm, 70 min., 1998 (WP)..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

Austin Heart Of Film Festival Schedule And Information

"...(L.A. Confidential), Paul Schrader (Taxi Driver, Affliction), Eric Roth (Forrest Gump), Rita Hsiao (Mulan), Randall Wallace (Braveheart), Patrick Shane..."

Oct. 2, 1998 Screens Feature

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