Holly Bobo Murder Case News 2017: No DNA Found on 'Critical Piece of Evidence'
The Arminius model 32-caliber long revolver believed to be connected to the murder of Tennessee student Holly Bobo came back with no distinct DNA or fingerprints.
Prosecutors were convinced that the gun, found underwater all rusted and old back in May, could be the murder weapon used by suspect Zachary Adams to take the life of the 20-year-old, whose skull was found with a bullet wound.
However, per News Channel 5, the tests came back with nothing that could help pin Adams, who is charged with aggravated kidnapping, aggravated rape and first-degree felony murder, as the perpetrator.
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The gun was deemed by the prosecutors as "a critical piece of evidence." So far, however, nothing has been found linking Adams to the murder of Bobo.
News Channel 5 legal analyst Nick Leonardo had this to say about what the prosecutor could present at the trial set to begin this Saturday:
At this point, it may be a circumstantial case with no direct evidence linking Adams to the murder of Bobo. The state will tout we don't have DNA, but we do have witnesses.
Prosecutors granted co-defendant Jason Autry and four others, who were charged the same as Adams, limited immunity to testify against him.
The prosecutors also filed a notice that experts Hugh Berryman of Middle Tennessee State University and Dana Medlin of EAG Laboratories in Omaha, Nebraska will testify in the trial.
The former will testify about the remains of Bobo found three years ago in Decatur County near Adams' home after she went missing in 2011. Medlin will testify about the revolver.
Adams' defense attorney, Jennifer Thompson, continues to argue the lack of evidence to convict. Her client maintains his innocence and has not even considered plea.
Despite this, the defense is asking for a change of venue for the trial as they believe that the jury pool in Hardin County already thinks that Adams is guilty.
