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State of Alaska v. Steven Downs

Date: 02-12-2022

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Court: District Court, North Star Borough, Alaska

Plaintiff's Attorney: Jenna Gruenstein

Defendant's Attorney:



Best Fairbanks Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory



Description:
Fairbanks, Alaska criminal defense attorney represented defendant charged with charged with rape and murder.



Steven Downs, age 47, was indicted for raping and killing a woman at the University of Alaska in 1993 when he was a student there,



The Fairbanks Police Department had DNA analyzed and identified a relative of the Defendants, who told police that her nephew as a student at the University at that time.



Downs was arrested in Maine and was extradited to Alaska for prosecution.
Outcome:
Downs was found guilty on both charges, first-degree murder and first-degree sexual assault.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of State of Alaska v. Steven Downs?

The outcome was: Downs was found guilty on both charges, first-degree murder and first-degree sexual assault.

Which court heard State of Alaska v. Steven Downs?

This case was heard in District Court, North Star Borough, Alaska, AK.

Who were the attorneys in State of Alaska v. Steven Downs?

Plaintiff's attorney: Jenna Gruenstein. Defendant's attorney: Best Fairbanks Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.

When was State of Alaska v. Steven Downs decided?

This case was decided on February 12, 2022.