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New DNA Samples Taken in Russell Murders Case

Published Thursday, July 9, 2026 · Updated July 9

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  • New DNA samples will be taken from Michael Stone on Thursday.

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    New DNA samples are being taken from Michael Stone, who was jailed for the 1996 murders of Lin and Megan Russell, 30 years after the crime. This re-examination of evidence by the Criminal Cases Review Commission follows serial killer Levi Bellfield's reported admission to the murders.

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