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Cold Case Justice in Lawrence | Lawrence News
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- Sep 11, 2026
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- 102
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Summary
Lawrence police just dropped explosive news: two arrests in separate rape cases, one dating back to 2009. Thirty-seven-year-old Matthew Lawrence and thirty-six-year-old Steven Snow are now behind bars—no connection between the crimes. Lawrence’s DNA matched with a staggering one-in-848-trillion probability, sealing his fate on one rape charge with a $250K bond (state wanted $500K). His defense argued for lower bail, citing case age and community ties. This isn’t new tech’s first win—just last December, they solved a 25-year-old attack. Detective Joshua Leitner credits advancements in forensic science for reopening cold cases and bringing justice to survivors. Lawrence returns to court September 23—a chilling reminder that time doesn’t erase accountability. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0ef3acf8281e2904