DNA Tests Free 3 Jailed for 1985 Rape-Murder
From Times Wire Reports
Three men imprisoned since 1986 in the rape and murder of a teenage roller rink worker had their convictions thrown out after advanced DNA testing failed to link them with the crime.
John Kogut, 39, John Restivo, 44, and Dennis Halstead, 48, were ordered freed from prison in Mineola.
The three were serving 25 years to life on their convictions for the murder and rape of Theresa Fusco, 16, in November 1985.
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