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New DNA Found on Slain British Student's Bra

Latest traces don't match suspects' in Italy murder case

By Emily Thompson, Newser User

Posted Jan 31, 2008 5:45 PM CST

(Newser) – Mystery DNA found on the bra of Meredith Kercher could point to more players in the November murder of the British student in Italy, the Telegraph reports, though police maintain the traces indicate only that others handled it. "All we know for certain is... Read full story »

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