Martinko case highlights handling of evidence
Testimony in the first degree murder trial of Jerry Burns centers on how DNA evidence from Michelle Martinko’s 1979 stabbing was tested over decades. Retired investigators described submitting dress parts and items to the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation lab and resubmitting evidence as technology advanced.
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Capitol Digest Back to Drawing Board on Law Reform
Lawmakers urged groups backing a rewrite of confidential law enforcement reports to return to the drawing board as opposition from law enforcement and prosecutors grew. Subcommittee members warned insufficient time to pass HSB 623 before Friday’s deadline, calling language confusing and conflicting with current law. Chronic wasting disease to be added to Iowa Code infectious disease definition under HF 2240 enabling DNR action with cases rising from 2013-14 to 2019-20 and zones near Harpers Ferry Elkader Dubuque Corydon Sic City reporting cases. A subcommittee approved HSB 621 to raise the ethics board executive director salary up to 50 percent over the current cap, noting interest dropped when the upper limit was $97,460. a Senate counterpart exists.
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Friday draws show Pick 3 Midday 8 8 9 and Evening 6 8 2. Pick 4 Midday 4 0 1 2 and Evening 6 2 5 9. Mega Millions numbers 10 32 48 54 55 with Mega Ball 18. Jackpot at 40 million.
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