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.
Poll
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- Despite the judge saying no, do you think the jury should visit the site of the murder, 6 Cubs Path in Hopkinton? - 88 votes - open
- Do you agree with expert panelist Wendy Murphy that the defense is laying the groundwork for an appeal? - 50 votes - open
- Would you be able to support a loved one accused of double-homicide? - 105 votes - open
- Do you think police officers are more trustworthy than average people? - 80 votes - open
- Do you think Neil Entwistle can get a fair trial in Massachusetts? - 203 votes - open