DNA backlog delays rape murder trials in Syracuse area
In Onondaga County and at the FBI lab, DNA testing backlog and scheduling delays hinder prosecution. FBI labs report 1100 cases annual, 500 awaiting results, with weeks to months for testing, plus difficulties securing agent availability for testimony in hearings and trials. One local case involves James Kipp in Pompey where results exist but witness scheduling blocks use in court.
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State Supreme Court
DNA Evidence in Kipp Case Faces August Hearing
The article notes a July 30 hearing date in the Kipp case with Gorman informing Adams of Syracuse travel and plans to hold the hearing in August. FBI DNA testing since 1988 has been cited in about 100 cases across 35 states with most results accepted, while the lab has handled around 1,000 cases, linking suspects in about 400 and clearing about 150. private labs exist but the FBI does not charge for its work.
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Kipp
Gorman
Adams
Syracuse
Felasco
FBI
Hicks
Oregon
Births recorded by Onondaga County Bureau of Vital Statistics
July births listed with full names of parents and addresses in Onondaga County. Sons and daughters born to multiple couples in cities including Liverpool Mattydale Mexico and Chittenango between May and July, with maiden names for mothers and dates of birth.
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Onondaga County
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Bureau
Lloyd V. Hamilton Jr
Elizabeth A. Malara
Aster Drive
Liverpool
Joseph J. Miedenbeck
Jody L. Grosso
Mohawk Manor
Chittenango
Christa A. Wenham
Genesee St
Thaddeus A. Kolodziejczyk
Mary A. Carbery
Keller Drive
Bernhards Bay
Syracuse DNA lab plan eyed to ease FBI backlog
Syracuse could host a regional DNA lab to cut delays for FBI test results. Local officials fear startup costs exceed 100000 dollars, though federal support and state efforts push toward regional labs in Virginia and North Carolina model. Felasco cites tested cases aiding prosecutions and urges Syracuse Police Laboratory to conduct local DNA analyses.
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FBI
Syracuse
Mary Felasco
John
Hicks
Virginia
North Carolina
New York
Quantico
Burglaries Reported To Syracuse Police
Police logged several burglary reports in Syracuse. July 19 on Park Street a resident was away when a thief stole a radio, clock, jewelry and a silver police whistle valued at 75 dollars. July 18 on Bassett Street a kitchen window theft yielded two speakers a turntable an amplifier a CD player a green duffle bag two cassette decks a camera and 75 personal checks. On Onondaga Avenue a bicycle a 35mm camera and gold jewelry were taken after a screen was cut.�
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Syracuse
Park Street
Judy Massey
Keyes
Onondaga Avenue
Ann M. Miles
Theef
Miles
Karen D. Stroud
Onondaga County Deputies Charge Two Men With DWI
July 20 202x Onondaga County sheriff deputies charged Paul Ernest Warren 38 of 01 5173 Bear Mountain Road LaFayette with driving while intoxicated and failure to keep right after a 3 37 a m stop on South Salina Street in Onondaga. Carlisle Wilson Jr 38 of 105 Bate Ave was charged at 6 30 p m in the McDonald s parking lot on Old Liverpool Road Salina with third degree aggravated unlicensed operation.
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Onondaga County
Paul Ernest Warren
Bear Mountain Road
LaFayette
Salina Street
Onondaga
Warren
Carlisle Wilson Jr
Bate Ave
McDonald's
Old Liverpool Road
Salina
Wilson
Karen D. Stroud
Local men face drug charges in DeWitt arrest
Onondaga County sheriff's deputies charged Brian David Jones age 23 of 193 Sordon Ave Salina and Joseph D Hughes age 24 of 414 Columbus Ave DeWitt at 10 15 p m on Erie Boulevard East. Jones and Hughes are charged with fifth degree criminal possession of marijuana Hughes additionally charged with unlawful possession of marijuana.
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Onondaga County
Hughes
Columbus Ave
Erie Boyevard East
DeWitt
Jones
Marjuana
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