An investigative report released Wednesday said police searched the home of Columbia Police Officer Steven Rios on Friday for a folding knife, clothing and “trace evidence to include blood, hairs, fibers, or any other evidence related to the murder of Jesse Valencia.”
Police seize items from Rios’ home
The officer, being held in a mental facility, resigns from the force after nearly three years.
Thursday, June 17, 2004 | 12:00 a.m. CDT;
updated 12:31 a.m. CDT, Sunday, July 20, 2008
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