Forensics: Another bitemark exoneration. Conviction of man in 1989 Eugene murder is tossed out under new ‘junk science’ law

Posted on June 24, 2026 by csidds

A new state law lists bite-mark analysis as a discredited forensic science, and Oregon Department of Justice attorneys agreed that under the law the conviction of Robert Lyons should be vacated. The Lane County District Attorney must decide whether to retry Lyons.

https://lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/justice/2026/06/23/man-found-guilty-of-1989-eugene-motel-murder-has-conviction-vacated-under-new-junk-science-law/

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Dr. Michael Bowers is a long time forensic consultant in the US and international court systems.
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