Watch CBS News

Blagg Defense: Unknown Hair Found In Couple's Bed

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - The defense in Michael Blagg's murder re-trial is now making its case in Jefferson County.

Michael Blagg
Michael Blagg with Jennifer and Abby (credit: CBS)

Blagg is charged in the murder of his wife, Jennifer, more than 15 years ago in Grand Junction.

He reported his wife and daughter, Abby, missing in November of 2001. Jennifer's body was then found in a landfill in June of 2002.

MICHAEL BLAGG 6PKG_frame_288
(credit: CBS)

Abby's body has never been found.

A jury convicted Michael in 2004, but that ruling was overturned after it was discovered one of the jurors had been a victim of domestic violence.

Michael Blagg
Michael Blagg in April 9, 2004, at the Mesa County Justice Center in Grand Junction. (credit: Lyn Alweis/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

The Daily Sentinel reports a Colorado Bureau of Investigations experts says hairs were found in the Blagg's bed that did not belong to either Michael or Jennifer.

The trial was moved to Golden because of the publicity surrounding the case.

RELATED: Timeline Of Events: Michael Blagg Murder Trials

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.