That original investigation was the largest in the force's history and, for many officers, the "frenzied" nature of the attack made it the worst case they had ever encountered. In its statement, Merseyside Police said: "In November 2024, the Criminal Cases Review Commission announced that Peter Sullivan's murder conviction was being referred to the Court of Appeal due to the discovery of new DNA evidence, which was not available at the time of the trial. "There have been significant developments in the use and understanding of DNA evidence in criminal investigations, that was still in its infancy at the time of the murder of Diane Sindall.
Author: Greg Milam
Published at: 2025-05-12 23:00:00
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