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World War II veteran from Rhode Island identified using DNA evidence
Local News U.S. Army Pfc. Roy Searle, 22, of Providence was mortally wounded during enemy engagement in December 1944, and his body was never recovered, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency said. By Associated Press September 12, 2023 | 9:14 AM PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — An American soldier from Rhode Island who was killed in Germany […]
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Mass. man convicted of murder in 1993 to get new trial due to DNA evidence
Local News Thomas Rosa was convicted of the 1985 killing of 18-year-old Gwendolyn Taylor. Rosa, who has always maintained his innocence, was tried three times for the killing. By Associated Press September 10, 2023 | 8:21 AM BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts judge granted a new trial to a man who was found guilty of […]
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