Barri White

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Barri White was convicted of the murder of his 19 year old girlfriend (Rachel Manning), after a party (and his friend Keith Hyatt was convicted of perverting the course of justice for allegedly helping him to dispose of the body)/ The convictinon was largely based on scientific evidence that was called into question on appeal. A forensic expert, Kenneth Pye, had said an unusual combination of flint particles from a cigarette lighter were found on Rachel’s skirt and the van seat. But experts found the particles could have come from anywhere, particularly as Barri, Keith and Rachel all smoked. The conviction was overturned and White was found not guilty at a retrial. DNA evidence later proved the person really guilty of the murder was Shahidul Ahmed, who has now been convicted.

Inside Justice have produced a documentary on the case, which can be viewed here.

View Press (www.insidejustice.co.uk)

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View Press (www.bbc.co.uk)

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