What Experts have to say
Our experts weigh in
Throughout the trial, the Daily News has invited a panel of experts to comment on what is happening in the courtroom. The panel members are: Wendy Murphy, a former Middlesex assistant district attorney and current victim/witness advocate; John LaChance, a former federal prosecutor and current defense lawyer based in Framingham, and Steve Huff, a professional crime blogger who runs two Web sites. Check back often for our experts' opinions. And if you want to share your opinion, visit our blog.
Timeline: So Far...
Jan. 16, 2006 -- Neil Entwistle visits the adult dating World Wide Web site "Adult Friend Finder."
Jan. 16 and 17 -- Entwistle views a Web site describing how to kill people. He also searches the internet on how to commit suicide, how to kill someone with a knife and euthanasia.
Jan. 18 -- Entwistle searches the internet for "escort services,'' including "Blonde Beauties Escort SVC.'' based in Worcester.
Coming Up
Neil Entwistle will serve his time at the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center in Shirley. His conviction will be appealed. Under Massachusetts law, all first-degree murder convictions are appealed.
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NEWS STORIES, PAST AND PRESENT
Locals not surprised about arrest: 2/9/06
Entwistles' debt upwards of $30K: 2/9/06
Murder-suicides not unprecedented: 2/9/06
Media blitz takes a toll: 2/9/06
Judge mum on releasing information in warrants: 2/10/06
Former prosecutor Leone says patience is the key to handling the international spotlight: 2/10/06
Psychologists weigh in on why men turn on families: 2/11/06
Entwistle's secret life revealed: 2/13/06
Discrepancies in Entwistle's description of bodies: 2/13/06
Computer records play large role in gathering evidence: 2/13/06
Stepdad's shots may hamper case: 2/14/06
Fair trial will be challenging: 2/16/06
Computer schemes included spam scam: 2/16/06
Entwistle returns to MetroWest to face judge: 2/16/06
Spitz: Sometimes, silence can speak volumes: 2/17/06
A shared sorrow; Victim's parents bare no enmity against Entwistle family: 2/18/06
Experts compare apparent similarities of Neil Entwistle, Greineder murder cases: 2/19/06
Hopkinton Police Station returns to normal, spent $10K in OT: 2/19/06
Neil Entwistle's father laments 'great loss': 2/19/06
Tabloids feature Entwistle story: 2/21/06
Buckingham: Let the penalty equal the crime: 2/21/06
Gerry Leone faces criticism for Entwistle comments: 2/22/06
Neil Entwistle bought tips on cashing in at casinos: 2/25/06
Grand jury is under the gun to return Entwistle indictment: 2/26/06
Rachel and Neil: What's in a name?: 2/28/06
Pastor reflects on Entwistle funeral, lessons of tragedy: 3/1/06
Entwistle indicted on murder charges: 3/28/06
Mom allowed control of Rachel's possessions: 3/30/06
Change of venue unlikely:12/21/06
'Suicidal' Entwistle writes a 'last letter:' Spread ashes on wife, daughter's graves: 1/2/07
Entwistle says police had no right to search his house: 3/27/07
Officer who found Entwistle bodies testifies about gory discovery in Hopkinton: 4/23/07
(gap in results)
Judge: No change of venue for Entwistle trial: 5/30/08
Judge pares Entwistle jury pool: 6/2/08
Entwistle's family makes first appearance at double-murder trial: 6/3/08
Defense says Entwistle unable to get fair trial: 6/4/08
Stage set for opening statements in Entwistle trial: 6/5/08
Lawyers give opening statements in Entwistle trial: 6/6/08
Rachel Entwistle's mother testifies in murder trial: 6/6/08
Witnesses: Entwistle knew how to locate, shoot murder weapon: 6/7/08
Stepfather recalls 'shaky' phone calls from Entwistle: 6/9/08
Rachel Entwistle’s Friend was Extremely Worried: 6/10/08
Entwistle Case: Police Describe Finding Bodies in Bed: 6/11/08
Photos of Entwistle Bed Where Bodies Found Shown in Court: 6/11/08
Entwistle Weeps in Court: 6/12/08
Entwistle Deaths Were From Close Range: 6/14/08
Experts Discuss Forensic Evidence in Entwistle Murder Trial 6/16/08
Friends Testify Against Entwistle: 6/17/08
Entwistle Testimony Focuses on How-to-Kill, Adult Web Sites: 6/18/08
Entwistle’s Lawyer Introduces Murder-Suicide Theory: 6/19/08
Jurors Hear Entwistle Interview With Police: 6/20/08
Entwistle: Protector or Killer? Jury Will Decide: 6/23/08
Neil Entwistle's acts 'unforgivable': 6/25/08
Neil Entwistle sentenced to life in prison: 6/26/08