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New DNA samples to be taken from Lin and Megan Russell killer 30 years after murders
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Levi Bellfield, who is serving a life sentence for other murders, reportedly admitted involvement in the 1996 deaths of Lin Russell and her daughter Megan Russell in Kent. British authorities announced they will take new DNA samples and re-examine evidence in the case. Bellfield has not previously been charged in connection with these murders. The decision to collect new samples follows his reported admission.
Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c75ygdgk5v6o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
