Mistrial declared after report that girl killed in 1986 had been placed in used body bag - AP News
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A mistrial was declared in a case after a report that a girl killed in 1986 was placed in a used body bag.
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A mistrial was declared in a case after a report emerged that a girl killed in 1986 had been placed in a used body bag. This development likely introduced questions about evidence handling or the integrity of the investigation from decades ago. The declaration of a mistrial means the legal proceedings related to the 1986 killing will not conclude at this time. This could necessitate a new trial or further legal action, prolonging the quest for resolution in the case.
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