Monday, October 05, 2009

State to comb through DNA evidence of accused Rowan Ford killer


Chris Collings. Wheaton, one of two men charged with the brutal rape and slaying of nine-year-old Rowan Ford of Stella Nov. 2, 2007, will give hair samples to the state for DNA evidence.

Collings waived a hearing on the state's request today and agreed to give up the hair, as long as it was not cut from his head, according to online court records. "The defendant's hair shall be collected in the following manner: defendant shall comb his hair in the presence of his counsel and Barry County evidence collection officers until a total of 25 hairs are removed. If defendant is unable to comb out 25 hairs, the state will be allowed to pluck the balance up to a total of 25 hairs. THe plucking shall be done at St. John's Hospital, Cassville, by registered nurse on the date and time agreed to by the parties."


Collings and Rowan Ford's stepfather, David Wesley Spears of Stella are scheduled to stand trial in February 2010.

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

I thought the FBI already took DNA samples in the sink hole, they also took DNA from a Deputy who went in the sink hole with the FBI agents.

Anonymous said...

The state? I had a daughter- in- law once who was ordered by a judge to take a DNA test to see if she took drugs, it was a hair sample, and she refused to take it and lost her kids over it. I hear the FBI gives a mouth swab for DNA even for sodomy. Humm?????

Anonymous said...

The FBI can take the finger prints of of a BEER can and have a ID back in 45 minutes by satellite truck lab sending it to Quanico, Va. , the state takes a swab test it takes 6 months to get back the DNA report.

Anonymous said...

Department of social services and Musche were the states big fall people. They were only doin they job.

Anonymous said...

You forgot to mention that his mood was 'horny' when he posted on myspace...

Anonymous said...

Go away Joosie I got the Patrol backing me up, and Nixon to boot! By the way I had a Ron Paul sticker posted on a power pole.

Anonymous said...

I also earned my medals at Ft. Belvoir, Va.( old Belvoir Plantation) serving under a Three Star (LT. GEN. John Norton)) with the Dept. of the Army 9 miles south of the Pentagon.