DNA and fingerprint evidence will be allowed in the trial of 4 teens accused of killing Linda Frickey

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A state appeals court ruled that DNA and fingerprint evidence may be introduced in the trial of four teens accused of killing Linda Frickey.

Frickey was killed last year in a carjacking in Mid-City.

Last week, state Judge Kimya Holmes ruled the trial would move forward despite defense attorney complaints that they did not have enough time to review that evidence.

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The fourth circuit found that the Orleans DA’s office promptly disclosed all evidence in its possession to the defendants. The DA’s office says it will not oppose a defense motion to delay the Frickey trial, possibly so that it may review that evidence.

For now, the trial is set to begin on April 3.

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