Murder case to proceed despite 'contaminated' evidence
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A man charged with the murder of Jiao Dan will face trial next March. (ABC)
Prosecutors in Perth have decided to continue with a murder case that was thrown into doubt when it was revealed some of the evidence had been accidentally contaminated.
Dannie Adam Wright is accused of murdering 22-year-old chinese student Jiao Dan at Innaloo in October last year.
It was revealed earlier this year that the trial may not go ahead because some non-crucial exhibits had been accidentally contaminated with the DNA of a police officer.
However, today the matter was set down for a 15 day trial in March next year.
Mr Wright has pleaded not guilty.
He was remanded in custody.
