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2 Jun 2013, 6:34 am
In an article also appearing in the New York Times, the Texas Tribune's Brandi Grissom has a feature today about Megan Winfrey, whose conviction was finally overturned by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in February because of junk science (dog-scent lineups) used to convict her. [read post]
3 Dec 2011, 11:15 am
[Megan] Winfrey; her brother, Richard Winfrey Jr.; and their father were charged with conspiring to murder and rob Murray Burr, a longtime custodial worker at the high school the Winfreys attended. [read post]
5 Jan 2012, 2:31 pm
The accused, all members of the same family—Richard Lynn Winfrey Sr. and his son, Richard Jr., and daughter, Megan—were arrested in 2006 for the brutal murder of Murray Wayne Burr, a longtime custodial worker at the high school attended by the Winfrey siblings. [read post]
5 Nov 2009, 10:29 pm
James Bond has been on 279 trails and 964 scent pad lineups and never wrong, while Clue has been on 92 trails and 406 scent pad lineups and never wrong.During the 2004 scent lineup, two of Pikett's dogs alerted on scents from Richard Winfrey Jr. and Megan Winfrey.The second scent lineup was conducted in August 2007, three years after the first, using scent pads from Burr's clothing and Richard Winfrey Sr. [read post]
12 Mar 2013, 7:08 am
The court’s decision Wednesday in Megan Winfrey’s case was based largely on the finding that the state’s evidence against her was insufficient. [read post]
27 Feb 2013, 11:21 am
See the majority opinion by Judge Cathy Cochran overturning Megan Winfrey's conviction and a dissent by Presiding Judge Sharon Keller. [read post]
22 Sep 2010, 2:55 pm
Investigators were able to obtain a DNA profile from evidence at the crime scene, however, the profile excluded appellant and his family members. (1) Appellant's children, Megan (then 16 years of age) and Richard Winfrey Jr. [read post]
19 Apr 2012, 8:16 am
Here's the initial coverage:Austin Statesman: Woman asks court to overturn conviction based on scent evidenceTexas Tribune: Woman challenges murder conviction, scent lineupFrom the Statesman:In the years since [Megan Winfrey's conviction], a number of scientists and dog experts have denounced Pikett's methods as unethical, unprofessional and biased in favor of law enforcement.At least one member of the Court of Criminal Appeals agreed. [read post]
17 Nov 2012, 8:25 pm
Then Texas might have to let Megan Winfrey go even though she acted suspiciously. [read post]
15 Oct 2017, 6:25 pm
Lying Experts Convicts 16-Year-Old for Murder One of those cases involved Megan Winfrey who was convicted of capital murder and conspiracy to commit capital murder based a Pickett’s dog scent lineup evidence. [read post]
5 Dec 2011, 3:44 am
Winfrey Sr. left prison in October 2010. [read post]
1 Feb 2023, 2:00 am
Here is a brief refresher of highlights of their departure from royal life and the fallout: January 20, 2020: Prince Harry and Meghan announce their intention to step back as senior members of the Royal Family and to split their time between North America and the United Kingdom.March 2020: The couple move to California.February 19, 2021: Prince Harry and Meghan confirm that they will not be returning to royal duties.March 7, 2021: CBS airs a television special, hosted by Oprah… [read post]
17 Jul 2007, 7:44 pm
Larry Flynt.Take Megan's law. [read post]
3 Jan 2012, 9:45 am
In November, the state’s highest criminal court agreed to review the case of Megan Winfrey, who is serving a life sentence for murder. [read post]
25 Jun 2008, 7:12 pm
She says the introduction of Megan's law in 1996 gave campaigners in the U.S. something to lobby for.Some critics find moral panic in support for the U.S. [read post]
25 Jan 2010, 11:32 pm
Thus, it is no surprise John Walsh has staunchly advocated for funding the Adam Walsh Act [10], even enlisting the help of Oprah Winfrey to campaign for funding the Act [11]. [read post]
10 Jul 2014, 2:06 pm
The case not only became the subject of a public scorning on the Oprah Winfrey Show, who had previously featured the book, but of a class action lawsuit for those who felt misled in buying the book. [read post]
