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State of Idaho v. David Dalrymple – Case Documents

These case documents pertain to the 1982 Idaho homicide and sexual offense case, State of Idaho v. David Dalrymple, and collectively outline the parties’ competing positions regarding the admissibility of genetic evidence, the constitutional implications of Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP)-based genealogical searching, and the scope of discovery obligations related to Forensic Genetic Genealogy (FGG) investigative methods. The materials include: (1) an order denying the defense’s motion to suppress genetic information; (2) the prosecution’s response to the defense’s Fourth Amendment claim; (3) the defense’s brief supporting its motion to suppress genetic evidence; (4) the prosecution’s follow up motion to reopen regarding disclosure of the FGG process; (5) the prosecution’s memorandum in support of its motion in limine seeking non-disclosure of the FGG process and any leads it generated; and (6) the prosecution’s motion in limine requesting non-disclosure of the FGG process and investigative leads.
May 2024
District Attorney’s Office, Denver, CO

State of Colorado v. Jason Groshart – Case Documents

These case documents pertain to the 2004 Colorado sexual-assault case, State of Colorado v. Jason Groshart, and collectively outline the prosecution’s strategic positions concerning the admissibility of evidence, the treatment of Forensic Genetic Genealogy (FGG) in both discovery and trial proceedings, and the constitutional challenges raised by the defense. The materials include: (1) the prosecution’s notice of intent not to reference the use of FGG at trial; (2) the prosecution’s response to the defense’s motion to dismiss based on alleged “outrageous government conduct”; (3) the prosecution’s response to the defense’s motion to dismiss for violation of the defendant’s speedy trial rights; (4) the prosecution’s motion to admit evidence of a prior act by the defendant; and (5) the prosecution’s argument opposing discovery of the FGG investigative process.
March 2024
District Attorney’s Office, Denver, CO

State of Colorado v. Steven Cumberbatch – Case Documents

These case documents pertain to the 1994 Colorado murder-sexual offense case, State of Colorado v. Steven Cumberbatch, and collectively outline the parties’ legal positions concerning alleged evidence destruction, due process considerations arising from delayed charging decisions, and the scope of admissible background evidence at trial. The materials include: (1) the prosecution’s response to the defense’s motion to dismiss based on alleged destruction of evidence; (2) the prosecution’s response to the defense’s motion to dismiss due to pre indictment delay; and (3) the prosecution’s motion in limine.
October 2022
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State of Washington v. Terrence Miller – Case Documents

These case documents pertain to the 1972 Washington murder-sexual offense case, State of Washington v. Terrence Miller, and collectively outline the evidentiary disputes central to the case, the parties’ competing positions on the admissibility and reliability of historical forensic evidence, and the investigative basis for the long-delayed charges. The materials include: (1) the prosecution’s response to multiple evidentiary issues raised by the defense; (2) the defense’s trial brief and motions in limine; (3) the defense’s motion to exclude evidence; and (4) the prosecution’s charging affidavit.
October 2020
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State of Washington v. William Talbott – Case Documents

The case documents pertain to the 1987 Washington double homicide case, State of Washington v. William Talbott, and collectively outline the parties’ positions on evidentiary and constitutional issues, the use and admissibility of Forensic Genetic Genealogy (FGG)derived investigative leads, and the forensic and procedural basis for charging decisions in this decades old double homicide case. The materials include: (1) the defense’s motion for a new trial; (2) the defense’s supplemental motions in limine; (3) the defense’s trial brief; (4) the defense’s motion to sever offenses; (5) The prosecution’s trial memorandum; and (6) the prosecution’s charging affidavit.
July 2019