Sudbury.com reporter Jenny Lamothe takes us behind the scenes of possibly the most anticipated murder trial in Sudbury's history
Robert Steven Wright has been convicted of second-degree murder in the 1998 stabbing death of Renée Sweeney. During the trial, anything discussed while the jury was excused was covered by a publication ban, but the information discussed during those hearings can now form the basis for Wright's appeal. Defense attorney Michael Lacy plans to appeal and feels the Crown's closing argument was prejudicial. Lacy believed that the jury should have had reasonable doubt.
The jury saw graphic photos and heard testimony from a pathologist who detailed the 27 stab wounds that Sweeney had sustained, including four fatal blows to her neck. However, it was the DNA evidence that proved pivotal to the case. DNA was found under Sweeney's fingernails, but technology in 1998 was not advanced enough to make a match. In 2013, Dr.
The jury found Wright guilty of second-degree murder. The case highlights the importance of persistence in police investigations, even when evidence is limited. It also shows the critical role that DNA evidence can play in solving crimes, particularly with advancements in technology.
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