A man who spent more than 20 years in prison for a rape and murder on the Big Island of Hawaii was released Tuesday after his lawyers presented new DNA evidence that proved his innocence.
A judge on Tuesday ordered a man released from prison immediately after his attorneys presented new evidence and argued that he didn't commit the crimes he was convicted of and spent more than 20 years locked up for: the 1991 murder, kidnapping and sexual assault of a woman visiting Hawaii.
A petition filed late Monday outlined additional evidence in one of Hawaii's biggest murders, which unfolded on Christmas Eve in 1991 on the Big Island. Ireland's relatives couldn't immediately be reached for comment on the petition and Schweitzer's release. Prosecutors didn't immediately comment on Schweitzer's release.
Additionally, a new tire tread analysis concluded Schweitzer's Volkswagen Beetle car didn't leave the tire marks at either location where Ireland and her bicycle were found. A forensic odontologist also concluded an injury on her left breast wasn't a bitemark, as previously believed, the petition said.
"Over the last three years, we have shared information and re-examined forensic evidence. No matter the outcome in these post-conviction proceedings, we remain committed to identifying unknown male #1 and seeking justice for Dana Ireland and her ohana," Hawaii County Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen said in a statement before the ruling, using the Hawaiian word for "family."
Despite the lack of evidence linking them to the killing, the two Schweitzers and Pauline were indicted in 1997.
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Hawaii man imprisoned for 1991 murder, rape releasedA judge has ordered a man released immediately after his attorneys presented new evidence and argued that he didn’t commit the crimes he was convicted of and spent more than 20 years in prison for: the 1991 murder, kidnapping and sexual assault of a woman visiting Hawaii
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Hawaii man imprisoned for 1991 murder, rape releasedA judge has ordered a man released immediately after his attorneys presented new evidence and argued that he didn’t commit the crimes he was convicted of and spent more than 20 years in prison for: the 1991 murder, kidnapping and sexual assault of a woman visiting Hawaii.
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Judge orders release of Hawaii man imprisoned for 1991 murder, rape caseA judge ordered Albert 'Ian' Schweitzer released from prison immediately after his attorneys presented new evidence and argued he didn't commit the crimes he was convicted of: the 1991 murder, kidnapping and sexual assault of a woman visiting Hawaii.
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Hawaii man imprisoned for 1991 murder, rape released after lawyer presents new evidenceA man who spent more than 20 years in prison for a rape and murder on the Big Island of Hawaii was released Tuesday after his lawyers presented new DNA evidence that proved his innocence.
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Hawaii man in prison for woman's 1991 murder and rape released after lawyer presents new evidenceAlbert 'Ian' Schweitzer, who was convicted in 2000 and sentenced to 130 years in prison, was freed after his lawyer presented new evidence.
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