Police say he killed without mercy, DNA placed him at crime scene, jurors found him guilty, but justices have thrown out his murder conviction and life prison sentence. Some believe that is a wise decision.
DOTHAN, Ala. -A state court on Friday overturned the conviction of a man ordered to serve life without parole for the cold case murder of Dothan store clerk Russell Douglas.
In 1981 Douglas worked two jobs to support his growing family, one at a Reeves Street convenience store.But not until 2011 did a Houston County Grand Jury indict Dennis, with Dothan police testifying that hairs on a stocking found at the crime scene matched DNA taken from Dennis, who by then was serving a prison sentence in another state on an unrelated crime.
Marshall’s spokesperson said in an email the office is aware of the matter but did not immediately disclose plans for the case. “It is beyond reprehensible that must continue to endure the travesty of the lack of justice for victims in our so-called criminal justice system,” said Wiregrass Angel House Executive Director Shelley Linderman.
Now 68 and serving life in Virginia for attempting to kill a coworker, Dennis will most likely die behind bars despite the Alabama ruling.
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