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Retrial Begins for Sierra LaMar Case | Oakland News
The retrial of Antolin Garcia-Torres in the 2012 disappearance of 15-year-old Sierra LaMar is set to begin, marking a painful reset for her family. Convicted in 2017 on first-degree murder, his sentence was overturned due to flawed evidence tied to other alleged crimes — forcing prosecutors to rebuild their case solely around Sierra’s disappearance. With jury selection starting next month and opening statements tentatively scheduled for October 5th, DNA evidence — potentially enhanced by new tech — will be central. The trial could last two to three months, but one haunting question remains…
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