How a 12-Year-Old Girl Helped Catch Her Killer (Prime Crime)
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A young girl is brutally murdered, and Roy Coons Jr, with a criminal history, becomes a suspect due to DNA evidence and witness testimony. Coons is found guilty by the jury of multiple charges, including murder and attempted rape, based on various pieces of evidence presented during the trial.
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- Roy Coons Jr, an ex-convict, was convicted of second-degree murder, felony murder, attempted murder, and aggravated criminal child abuse, receiving a life sentence plus 25 years. The jury found the crime was not premeditated but a crime of opportunity, with DNA evidence, police tapes, and victim's text messages crucial in securing the conviction.
- The trial against Coons was marked by conflicting evidence, multiple DNA profiles at the crime scene, and a lack of direct evidence. Despite the defense's arguments, a witness claiming Coons confessed to a murder in a homeless encampment provided damning testimony, ultimately leading to his conviction.
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Recent questions
Who was the main suspect in the murder case?
Roy Coons Jr
What evidence linked Coons to the crime?
Victim's text messages and DNA at the scene
What was Coons charged with?
Murder and attempted rape
What was the jury's verdict in Coons' trial?
Found guilty of second-degree murder and other charges
How did the victim's family feel after the trial?
Enduring trauma and grief
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