To: Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Mike Wilson
SUBJECT:
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Consider Sending a Letter to the California Department of Justice, Bureau of Forensic Services Requesting Continued Highest Priority in Analyzing Forensic Evidence in the David Josiah Lawson Case (Supervisor Mike Wilson)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors send a letter to the California Department of Justice, Bureau of Forensic Services requesting continued highest priority in analyzing forensic evidence in the David Josiah Lawson case.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
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DISCUSSION:
The tragic death of a Humboldt State University student, David Josiah Lawson continues to have significant impacts throughout Humboldt County the longer the case goes unsolved. The Board of Supervisors has been asked to send a letter to the California Department of Justice, Bureau of Forensic Services requesting that new evidence in the case continue to be given highest priority in the forensic lab.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
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ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Board discretion.
ATTACHMENTS:
Proposed Letter.
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: N/A
Meeting of: N/A