Death row inmate seeks another trial for rape, murder of Warren boy scout
WARREN, Ohio - The death row inmate convicted more than thirty years ago of torturing, raping and murdering a 12-year-old Warren boy scout is asking for another trial.
On Monday, attorneys representing Danny Lee Hill filed a motion seeking for another trial in connection with the 1985 kidnapping, rape and murder of Raymond Fife.
Attorneys for the 49-year-old Hill argue that new evidence was discovered that they say would impact Hill's right to a fair trial.
During a hearing on Hill's request last year, a forensic expert testified that the criteria used to identify and analyze bite marks has changed since Hill's original trial.
Evidence presented against Hill included bite marks found on Raymond Fife's body.
Prosecutors argue that Hill's request is only an attempt to delay his execution, and plan to oppose the granting of another trial.
Visiting Judge Patricia Cosgrove has scheduled a hearing for June 21, when she is expected to set a date to hear arguments on Hill's petition for a new trial.
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