Kaitlyn Conley’s legal saga involved a hung jury, an acquittal on second-degree murder, and a conviction for manslaughter in the fatal poisoning of her boss, Mary Yoder. However, a New York appellate court overturned her conviction due to improperly obtained evidence from her cellphone. The case began when Yoder, a chiropractor, fell ill and died from colchicine toxicity. An anonymous letter implicated Yoder’s son, Adam, but further investigation revealed that the letter was written by Conley, Yoder’s receptionist and Adam’s ex-girlfriend. During the trials, Conley’s defense attempted to cast suspicion on others, including Mary Yoder’s husband, Bill, and Adam. Despite being acquitted of second-degree murder, Conley was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 23 years in prison. After an appeal, her conviction was overturned due to a flawed warrant for her cellphone. Conley was released from prison, and the district attorney is considering a third trial. Melissa Swartz, Conley’s new lawyer, argued that the warrant was insufficient, leading to the successful appeal. The ruling did not address the evidence found on Conley’s phone but focused on the procedural errors. Swartz emphasized that their goal was to ensure a fair trial rather than determine Conley’s innocence in the crime.
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