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Auburn man’s DNA not found in sample on Alaska victim’s body, expert says

by Christopher Williams February 4, 2022February 4, 2022

Crime lab official says markers found on woman’s breast didn’t match Steven H. Downs profile.

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Substance use disorder counselor accused of sexually assaulting client

by Stephen Betts Courier-Gazette February 4, 2022February 4, 2022

Adrian A. Counce, 43, of Rockport is charged with Class A gross sexual assault.

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Alternative suspect denies involvement in Alaska murder case against Auburn man

by Christopher Williams February 3, 2022February 4, 2022

One of three alternative suspects in the murder and sexual assault trial of Steven H. Downs of Auburn testified Thursday in Fairbanks Superior Court.

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Verdict upheld in pandemic-delayed murder trial in Maine

by Associated Press February 3, 2022February 3, 2022

Carine Reeves argued that he should been tried within 120 days of his extradition, but the Maine Supreme Judicial Court ruled the timeframe outlined by an interstate compact can be paused if a trial cannot be held.

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Auburn man heard denying assault and murder of Alaska woman

by Christopher Williams February 2, 2022February 3, 2022

Interviews of Steven H. Downs by police were played to the jury on Day 13 of his trial Wednesday in Fairbanks, Alaska.

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Freeport man who killed Scarborough farmer found not responsible by reason of insanity

by Megan Gray February 2, 2022February 3, 2022

Quinton Hanna, who went on a violent rampage in 2019, will be transferred to the Riverview Psychiatric Center. The judge says he is unlikely to be released soon – if ever.