Suspect in 1996 slaying wins right to fourth trial

Suspect in 1996 slaying wins right to fourth trial, Seattle Times, Sept. 7, 2007.

Trial 1 (1997): mistrial - prosecutors revealed that a key witness had been in jail at the time of the crime

Trial 2 (1997): conviction overturned in 2002 -- error to admit testimony by police detective about defendant's leadership qualities. State v. Everybodytalksabout, 145 Wn.2d 456, 39 P.3d 294, Findlaw (2002).

Trial 3 (2003): conviction overturned yesterday (by a unanimous state Supreme Court) - admission of statement made to a probation officer error because defendant's counsel was not present. State v. Everybodytalksabout, No. 78514-7, Wash. Courts site (Sept. 6, 2007).