Peter Sullivan, who spent 38 years imprisoned for the murder of barmaid Diane Sindall, had his conviction quashed by three senior judges. The court's decision came after new DNA evidence emerged, leading to a reevaluation of the case, which had relied heavily on discredited methods like bite mark analysis and circumstantial evidence. Sullivan was jailed in 1987 based on dubious eyewitness accounts and has long maintained his innocence. This case exemplifies one of the most extreme miscarriages of justice in British history, representing a major legal milestone.
The prosecution's case against Mr Sullivan relied on discredited bite mark analysis and circumstantial evidence. Eyewitnesses failed to properly identify him, leading to a wrongful conviction.
After spending nearly four decades behind bars, Peter Sullivan's murder conviction for the killing of Diane Sindall has been quashed, marking one of the longest miscarriages of justice in British history.
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