Lindsey Bruce DNA to be used in trial
Even in death Emily left her trace of evidence against Bruce. His attorneys had hoped to supress DNA taken from Bruce during the investigation of her disappearance. But a judge ruled it can be used and that there is no double jeopardy in the case that will begin in February of 2007. Since Bruce was only convicted of the charge he currently is in prison on and nothing of this charge was ever brought forward in that case the judge ruled he could stand trial and that Emilys DNA that was taken from pubic hairs of the defendant could be used. Emilys skull was found this year by a fisherman. Officials had looked for her after her disappearance, but had no luck in locating her. Bruce had taken her just before Christmas in 2005, from her home where she slept. He was convicted this year for his role in Emilys disappearance. He has never been charged with her murder to date, but that could change depending on the out come of this case.