DNA won't aid Truscott case

I remember reading the story of Steven Trustcott when I was teenager. And I remember thinking it wasn't him. Unfortunately, we'll probably never know the truth now....

After spending nearly 50 years in the ground, the remains of Lynne Harper are in such poor condition that DNA tests meant to provide evidence for a review of Steven Truscott's murder conviction are impossible. Truscott was convicted of raping and murdering the 12-year-old girl in 1959, although he has steadfastly maintained his innocence. The girl's body was exhumed last week in the hopes of finding some new evidence to point to her true killer. The condition of the girl's remains made DNA testing impossible, Ontario chief coroner Dr. Barry McLellan said.