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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

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.


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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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Computer forensics expert details sex-related Web searches

WOBURN - Neil Entwistle planned the 2006 murders of his wife and child in part because of his dissatisfaction with his sex life, prosecutors have repeatedly alleged. In the 13th day of Entwistle's double-murder trial, prosecutors Wednesday used a computer forensics expert to add some backbone to that theory. Testimony also detailed Internet searches made on Entwistle's computer about ways to kill.

Courtroom update 6/18/08: Police say Entwistle computer used to search airline sites

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British friends, computer forensics investigator take the stand

WOBURN - Before flying home to England in January 2006, Neil Entwistle, by his own accounts had never told anyone about the deaths of his wife and baby daughter. But Tuesday, a college friend contradicted Entwistle's claims.

COURTROOM UPDATE - 6/17/08: Friend said Neil told him he called 911

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Bloody clothing displayed, more investigative details discussed

WOBURN - The bloody clothing of both Rachel and Lillian Rose Entwistle were displayed in court Monday for the first time, eliciting tears from the man accused of their murders.

COURTROOM UPDATE - 6/16/08: Gun shot residue found on Rachel's hands

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Chemist: Gun less than two feet away when fired

WOBURN - The gun used to kill Rachel and Lillian Rose Entwistle was less than two feet away when it was fired, a state police chemist testified Friday. Gunshot residue proves the gun was fired within 18 inches of the bloody pillow Rachel Entwistle's head was on when she was killed more than two years ago, said chemist Deanna Dygan.

COURTROOM UPDATE - 6/13/08: Chemist: Gun shot at Rachel was close to pillow

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Entwistle cries as crime-scene video shown

WOBURN - As crime-scene video of his dead wife and daughter played in a courtroom yesterday, accompanied only by the sound of classical music in the background, Neil Entwistle openly wept.

COURTROOM UPDATE - 6/12/08: Entwistle attorney blasts media

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