Southeast Missouri murder conviction overturned

Tuesday, February 17, 2009 | 2:06 p.m. CST; updated 3:59 p.m. CDT, Thursday, March 19, 2009

COLUMBIA — A southeast Missouri man convicted 15 years ago in a college student's murder may soon be set free under a judge's ruling that sharply criticizes former Rep. Kenny Hulshof, who prosecuted the case, for withholding evidence from defense attorneys.

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