New DNA Evidence Prompts Appeal in 1987 Murder Conviction

Peter Sullivan's conviction for the murder of Diane Sindall is under review after DNA findings suggest a possible wrongful conviction.

Peter Sullivan, convicted in 1987 for the murder of Diane Sindall, has his case referred to the Court of Appeal due to new DNA evidence.
The DNA profile obtained from samples taken at the time of the murder does not match Sullivan, casting doubt on his conviction.
Sullivan's defense has long questioned the validity of police interviews and bite mark evidence used in his trial.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) highlighted potential breaches of police interview protocols in Sullivan's case.
This marks Sullivan's third attempt to overturn his conviction, with previous applications in 2008 and 2019 being unsuccessful.