David Thorne Case: Evidence not presented at trial | Stop Wrongful Convictions

Another important piece of evidence that never made it into the trial was an eyewitness report from a neighbor of Layne’s. George Hale noticed the crime scene tape the afternoon of April 1st when police were investigating the murder. He approached police to inform them that he saw a man exiting the residence with a trash bag at approximately 9:30-10:00 that morning. He also gave a description of the man. Later, they showed him a photo line-up with an Alliance police officer included. Mr. Hale identified the officer as the man he saw that morning, but the police told him that was impossible.  Keep Reading @ Stop Wrongful Convictions
David Thorne Case: Evidence not presented at trial | Stop Wrongful Convictions

Could one of their own officers have been a prime suspect? listen to the case here