Accused killer Mayra Velasquez declares innocence in 2012 Arlington stabbing case
Her attorneys say DNA evidence points to the wrong suspect and are urging police to reinvestigate another woman connected to the victim.
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Her attorneys say DNA evidence points to the wrong suspect and are urging police to reinvestigate another woman connected to the victim.
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