New DNA testing on evidence from a Denver murder case has confirmed the guilt of Steven Harrington who had hoped the tests would exonerate him.
In 1993, Harrington and his co-defendant, Shane Davis, were convicted for the brutal murder of Tom Hollar and the assault on his wife, Christine, according to 11 Alive.
The case relied heavily on hair microscopy, a now-discredited method of evidence analysis, to link Harrington to the crime scene. However, a new round of DNA testing, conducted decades after their convictions, was prompted by advancements in technology and a review of questionable convictions by the Korey Wise Innocence Project.
Harrington had maintained his innocence, particularly challenging the hair evidence presented during his trial. He believed that the new DNA test would clear his name.
However, the results of the test directly contradicted his claim, as the DNA from the hair found at the crime scene matched Harrington's genetic profile. The review also confirmed his involvement in the crime, as additional DNA evidence on the T-shirt found near the crime scene also pointed to Harrington.
The results from the DNA testing left no room for doubt about Harrington's guilt, reinforcing the case against him that had already included strong evidence like eyewitness identifications and other physical evidence.
Harrington remains incarcerated for life without parole, while his co-defendant, Shane Davis, who was also convicted, remains behind bars as well.
