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Scott Cannon Arrest And Conviction
- Police arrested Scott Cannon, a plumber and drug user who'd been at the trailer giving an estimate that day.
- Jury convicted him largely on circumstantial evidence and comparative bullet lead analysis.
Flawed Forensic Science Central To Case
- Prosecutors relied heavily on comparative bullet lead analysis to link Cannon to the crime.
- That science later proved controversial and was discredited by the FBI.
Estate Owner Bimla Boyd Kills Caretaker
- Nearly four years later Bimla Boyd, the estate owner and key witness, shot and killed caretaker Dan Spencer on the same property.
- Boyd admitted the shooting and pleaded guilty to manslaughter, receiving nearly seven years.