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Missing Evidence Ends Byron Carr Murder Prosecution After Police Knew for Years

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Charges withdrawn against the accusedNot independently confirmed2
Towel and knife missing from the caseNot independently confirmed2
Crown’s stated reason for withdrawing chargesNot independently confirmed2
Circumstances of Carr’s killingNot independently confirmed2
Accused was arrested and charged in 2024Not independently confirmed2

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