Lost evidence in 1988 cold case leads to murder charge being withdrawn
Global NewsOctober 13, 2026
The Crown Attorney's Office says police lost crucial evidence from the investigation into Byron Carr's 1988 death, meaning there is no longer a reasonable likelihood of conviction.
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