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Murder Victim's Family Fears Justice in Jeopardy After Racine County Judge Vacates 2000 Cold Case Conviction

The conviction was vacated over DNA and investigator credibility issues, and prosecutors say the case remains set for trial.

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A Racine County judge vacated the murder conviction of a man sentenced to life in prison for a 2000 cold case killing, leaving the victim's family fearing justice is in jeopardy.Miguel Cruz is back in the Racine County Jail awaiting a new trial after a successful appeal. He was previously convicted in 2021 of shooting and killing Juanita Zdroik.Watch: Why the son of a woman who was shot and killed in 2000 is fearful after the alleged perpetrator…

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