Christina McNeil

Barton McNeil's defense attorney Karl Leonard delivers oral arguments to Justice Amy Lannerd, left, and Peter Cavanagh at an Illinois Appellate Court hearing March 25, 2025 at Illinois State University

Appellate court denies ex-girlfriend's DNA and crimes in Barton McNeil's request for new trial in 1998 Bloomington murder

Lauren Warnecke

An appeals court has denied Barton McNeil’s request to reconsider evidence and grant him a new trial in a 1998 Bloomington murder.

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Suspect Convictions Episode 5: How Did Misook Become A Killer?

Willis Kern

GLT is partnering with the true crime podcast Suspect Convictions to explore the 1998 murder of 3-year-old Bloomington girl Christina McNeil.New episodes…

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Suspect Convictions Episode 3: Does Modern Forensics Undercut Sex Assault Motive?

Willis Kern

GLT is partnering with the true crime podcast Suspect Convictions to explore the 1998 murder of 3-year-old Bloomington girl Christina McNeil.Her father…