Reply #22: Finally it looks like the DNA will be coming out soon

[wakeme2008]

DNA Timeline... or why is the Govt/Feds dragging their feet.
full Timeline http://www.themacdonaldcase.org/DNA_2.html

But for this thread

7. October 17, 1997: The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals orders DNA testing in the case. The court order states:

"It is adjudged and ordered that the motion with respect to DNA testing is granted, and the issue is remanded (sent back to) the District Court." (All other portions of the appeal are denied.)

..passing off many years

30. January, 2005: DNA testing continues at the AFIP. The defense remains hopeful for results corroborating Dr. MacDonald's innocence as soon as feasibly possible.

Further updates will be provided as information becomes available.

31. July, 2005: The AFIP hopes to have completed testing by December of 2005.

32. October, 2005: The AFIP reports that it has concluded DNA testing of the exhibits allowed by the court. They begin comparison of the crime scene exhibits to the exemplars or "knowns".

33. December, 2005: The defense is informed by the AFIP that DNA results will be released at the end of January 2006.