Steven H. Downs is on trial for the murder and sexual assault of an Alaska woman in 1993.
Christopher Williams
Chris Williams covers courts and daytime crime at the Sun Journal where he has been a staff writer for more than two decades. He reports on local, state and federal courts as well as spot news, crashes, fires and other general mayhem. During his time at the Sun Journal, he has served on Sunday and enterprise staff, covering politics, state government, environmental and health care issues, sometimes tackling investigative stories. When he's not on the beat, Chris enjoys sailing, skiing and restoring his Victorian era home.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Doctor did not note sexual assault in autopsy of Alaska murder victim
Steven H. Downs of Auburn is on trial for the 1993 murder and sexual assault of an Alaska woman.
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Fellow student snapped photo of Auburn man with hunting knife
Steven H. Downs is accused of sexually assaulting and murdering an Alaska woman while he was a student there 29 years ago.
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Lewiston man to get at least 17 years in prison for fatal stabbing at Auburn McDonald’s
Trai Larue pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the case of stabbing a Masachusetts man in 2020.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Jan. 31, 2022
• Daniel C. Burnham, 32, of 77 Smith St., Fryeburg, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 3:43 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, in Fryeburg, by Fryeburg Police Department. • Chesley M. Edmonds, 23, of 10 Bunk House Road, Roxbury, on three charges of failure to appear after bailed, violation of condition of release and probation […]
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Alaska murder trial: DNA didn’t match alternative suspect, witness says
Steven H. Downs of Auburn, Maine, is charged with murder and sexual assault in the death of Sophie Sergie, 20, at the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 1993.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Jan. 26, 2022
• Christopher R. Dixon, 32, of 191 Main St., Paris, on a charge of gross sexual assault, 10:54 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, in Paris, by Paris Police Department. • Tyler S. Judyski, 34, of 63 Cottage St., Norway, on charges of refusing to submit to arrest or detention, domestic violence assault and disorderly conduct, 1:26 […]
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Former girlfriend testified she now remembers Downs having a gun
Steven H. Downs is on trial for the 1993 murder and sexual assault of a woman in Fairbanks, Alaska.
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Auburn man’s roommate says Downs had gun at time of 1993 murder
College roommate of Steven H. Downs testifies Downs owned two guns at school in Fairbanks, Alaska, when a woman was murdered on campus.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Jan. 24, 2022
• Shlina M. Catrett, 28, of 57 Ledgeview St., Mexico, on charges of disorderly conduct, criminal trespass and refusing to submit to arrest or detention, 11:11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, in Norway, by Norway Police Department. • Samuel P. Donegan, 29, of 23 Crowell Lane, Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, on charges of operating under the influence […]